Junior Researcher (POS #86072T)

Location : Honolulu, HI

Job Type: Full-Time Temporary

Job Number: 2023-01907

Department: University of Hawai’i at Manoa – SOEST – Hawai’i Natural Energy Institute

Opening Date: 09/18/2023

Closing Date: 10/10/2023 11:59 PM Hawaii

Position Number:: 86072T

Description
Title: Junior Researcher (R2)
Position Number: 0086072T
Hiring Unit: Hawai’i Natural Energy Institute
Location: Manoa
Date Posted: September 18, 2023
Closing Date: October 10, 2023
Salary Information: R2; salary commensurate with qualifications and experience with a starting minimum of $6,500/month
Monthly Type: 11-month
Tenure Track: Non-tenure
Full Time/Part Time: Full Time
Temporary/Permanent: Temporary

Other Conditions: To begin approximately October 2023; extramural funds. Position may continue depending on availability of funds, program/operational needs, and satisfactory performance.

Duties and Responsibilities

1. Perform power system modeling and technical analysis to inform, shape and develop transformative energy policy and regulation that facilitates high renewable energy penetration while maintaining grid reliability and resilience.
2. Research and synthesize results of techno-economic analysis and laboratory/field-based technology assessments.
3. Prepare assessments that inform critical regulatory/policy decisions aligned with beneficial energy technology advancements.
4. Develop technological and operational approaches for clean energy transitions, including data collection and short- and long-range distribution, transmission and generation modeling studies.
5. Perform related duties as required.

Minimum Qualifications:

1. M.S. in engineering-, energy-, and/or environment-related field.
2. Demonstrated experience testing, modeling, analyzing and evaluating technical concepts and/or designs.
3. General knowledge of energy technologies, systems, industry and policy.
4. Excellent communication (e.g., written, verbal, presentation), organizational and interpersonal skills.
5. Proven ability to work effectively in research organization(s) and establish and maintain professional relationships with industry personnel.

Desirable Qualifications:

1. Practical skills relevant to power systems such as software (e.g., MATLAB, Python, HOMER), Computer-Aided Design (CAD) and prototyping capabilities.

To apply:
Click on the “Apply” button on the top right corner of the screen to complete an application and attach the required documents. Documents include: 1) cover letter clearly identifying how applicant meets the minimum and desirable qualifications; 2) statement of research interests; 3) curriculum vitae; 4) official transcripts (copies are acceptable; however, official transcripts will be required at the time of hire); and 5) the names and contact information (including phone and email address) of three professional references. Incomplete applications will not be considered.

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Inquiries: Mr. Leon Roose at (808) 956-2331 or lroose@hawaii.edu.

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