Posting Title
Postdoctoral Researcher - Hydrogen Systems Analysis
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Location
CO - Golden
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Position Type
Postdoc (Fixed Term)
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Hours Per Week
40
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Working at NREL
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Job Description
Postdoctoral Researcher - Hydrogen Systems Analysis at NREL's MIIA Group
The Mobility Infrastructure and Impacts Analysis (MIIA) group, part of the Center for Integrated Mobility Sciences (CIMS) at NREL, is seeking a highly skilled and dynamic postdoctoral researcher for a role focused on hydrogen systems analysis. The ideal candidate will possess strong problem-solving abilities, a focus on impactful solutions, a growth mindset, and excellent collaboration and communication skills. This role involves working with an innovative research team to advance hydrogen systems analysis from generation to end-use.
About the Role
The MIIA group conducts comprehensive analyses and models advanced energy systems to address research questions from various federal and state clients. The successful candidate will have a robust background in integrated modeling and techno-economic analysis of hydrogen systems, encompassing the entire value chain from hydrogen generation to end-use applications. Practical knowledge of hydrogen systems analysis, experience in developing software tools, and excellent communication skills are essential.
Key Responsibilities
- Conduct economic impact assessments of hydrogen systems, including generation, storage, distribution, and end-use.
- Utilization of cost models for hydrogen systems, from generation to end-use, collaborating with national labs, industry stakeholders, and the Department of Energy.
- Integrate these models into detailed energy systems to evaluate the costs, opportunities, and overall value proposition of hydrogen systems.
Qualifications
- PhD with a strong background in engineering, transportation infrastructure, energy system modeling, optimization, and/or techno-economic analysis.
- Demonstrated experience in developing integrated models and techno-economic analyses for hydrogen systems.
- Proficiency in one or more advanced programming languages (e.g., MATLAB, Python, Julia, R).
- Excellent verbal and written communication skills.
Other Responsibilities
- Review the literature and analyze the current landscape of hydrogen systems, from generation to end-use.
- Support senior researchers in various techno-economic analysis tasks
- Collaborate with interdisciplinary teams from industry, government, and academia to enhance modeling techniques for hydrogen systems.
- Where applicable, publish research findings in top technical journals and present work at conferences, symposiums, and sponsored review meetings.
This position offers the opportunity to contribute significantly to developing and understanding hydrogen systems across the entire value chain, working at the forefront of energy system research and innovation.
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Basic Qualifications
Must be a recent PhD graduate within the last three years.
* Must meet educational requirements prior to employment start date.
Additional Required Qualifications
Preferred Qualifications
Preferred candidates will have knowledge of and experience with hydrogen systems analysis and integrated modeling, including a background and experience in one or more of the following areas:
·Integrated hydrogen systems analysis and modeling
·Demonstrated knowledge of applying techno-economic modeling to hydrogen infrastructure research, including various aspects of the hydrogen value chain
·Experience interacting with cross-disciplinary research teams and external stakeholders
·Exposure to concepts and modeling methods in electricity markets, power systems, hydrogen production, and energy storage
·Proficiency in programming languages such as MATLAB, Python, R, or Julia
·Demonstrated experience publishing journal articles and presenting technical presentations
Exceptional written and spoken communication skills are essential for this role.
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Job Application Submission Window
The anticipated closing window for application submission is up to 30 days and may be extended as needed.
Annual Salary Range (based on full-time 40 hours per week)
Job Profile: Postdoctoral Researcher / Annual Salary Range: $73,200 - $120,800
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Benefits Summary
Benefits include medical, dental, and vision insurance; short-term disability insurance*; pension benefits*; 403(b) Employee Savings Plan with employer match*; life and accidental death and dismemberment (AD&D) insurance; personal time off (PTO) and sick leave; and paid holidays. NREL employees may be eligible for, but are not guaranteed, performance-, merit-, and achievement- based awards that include a monetary component. Some positions may be eligible for relocation expense reimbursement.
* Based on eligibility rules
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