Research Scientist (Energy Efficiency Standards Group) - 88928
Organization: EA-Energy Analysis Env Impacts
Berkeley Lab’s Energy Analysis and Environmental Impacts (EAEI, https://energyanalysis.lbl.gov/) Division has an opening for a Research Scientist to join their Energy Efficiency Standards (EES, https://ees.lbl.gov/) Group.
In this role, you will be a technical and scientific leader in research areas related to residential and commercial equipment energy efficiency and consumer impacts. This role you will utilize engineering concepts to evaluate and optimize mechanical and electrical systems, develop research hypotheses and strategic research framework to investigate techno-behavioral aspects, conduct comprehensive laboratory testing and field research programs, design system-integrated consumer response tools, and investigate novel pathways for technology adoption.
The EES Group supports the U.S. Department of Energy’s (DOE, https://www.energy.gov/science/office-science) Appliance and Equipment Standards program by performing research, developing tools and analytical techniques, assessing technological advancements to support the DOE’s mission to develop and promulgate policies that would benefit U.S. consumers in terms of economical savings and environmental impacts. These policies aim to achieve maximum energy efficiency improvement and facilitate the development and adoption of advanced low-cost technologies and strategies for residential and commercial applications using approaches that are technologically-feasible and economically-justified.
What You Will Do:
• Develop new scientific methods or research framework and apply the concepts to characterize energy use, technology effectiveness, and consumer behavior related to residential and commercial equipment across all demographic groups with focus on disadvantaged communities or vulnerable population groups.
• Develop techno-behavioral modeling methodologies and analytical tools to study and simulate the interactions between equipment application and consumer behavioral adaptation.
• Lead or perform large-scale research projects to collect long-term field energy efficiency data and consumer responses.
• Develop and test energy and environmental monitoring tools and data acquisition systems for different building and equipment applications.
• Develop and maintain big database to collect, synchronize, and process high frequency time-series data from field research projects.
• Lead or co-lead development of test procedures for regulated residential and commercial products in support of Group Leader and other PIs.
• Co-lead advanced engineering and economic analyses on advanced technology options for enhancing energy efficiency of residential and commercial equipment.
• Co-lead climate equity research programs on accelerating energy efficiency measures and technology adoption, particularly in low-income households, by collaborating with community organizations, health-based groups, and consumers.
What is Required:
• Ph.D (or equivalent knowledge) in Engineering, Environmental Studies, or a related discipline and a minimum of 5 years of related professional and technical experience or an equivalent combination of education and experience.
• Demonstrated understanding and experience with engineering and human behavioral analysis methods applied to residential and commercial sector and energy efficient equipment and technologies.
• Proven field experience with products performance and efficiency assessment and familiarity with laboratory testing of mechanical or electrical system.
• Familiarity with underlying factors affecting energy use of residential and commercial products, as well as their relevant regulatory frameworks.
• Expertise or experience in fields related to heating, cooling, ventilation, air conditioning, and water heating equipment and technologies.
• Excellent understanding of applied mathematical or statistical methods with relevance to time-series analysis and relational statistical models.
• Proficiency in the development of numerical methods for data analysis and energy analysis.
• Advanced proficiency and experience with quantitative modeling and analysis.
• Demonstrated oral, written, and interpersonal communication skills with the proven ability to effectively lead research teams and communicate with stakeholders and collaborators.
The posting shall remain open until the position is filled, however for full consideration, please apply by close of business on December 5, 2019.
Notes:
• This is a full time, M-F, exempt from overtime pay (monthly paid), Career appointment.
• Salary is commensurate with experience.
• This position may be subject to a background check. Any convictions will be evaluated to determine if they directly relate to the responsibilities and requirements of the position. Having a conviction history will not automatically disqualify an applicant from being considered for employment.
• Work will be primarily performed at Lawrence Berkeley National Lab, 1 Cyclotron Road, Berkeley, CA.
How To Apply
Apply directly online at http://50.73.55.13/counter.php?id=173398 and follow the on-line instructions to complete the application process.
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