Postdoctoral Research Associate - Applied Economist/Energy/Natural Resources

Requisition Id 13748 

Overview

The Environmental Sciences Division of Oak Ridge National Laboratory (ORNL) seeks a highly motivated individual for a postdoctoral research associate position in the Environmental Risk and Energy Analysis Group. The candidate will work with a multi-disciplinary group of experts in economics, engineering, computer sciences, and physical sciences on the economics and policy aspects of sustainable energy. The candidate should be an independent thinker and able to participate creatively in defining and refining research directions.

Major Duties/Responsibilities

The successful candidate will interact with a team of scientists and engineers at ORNL on projects evaluating sustainable energy metrics, such as costs, benefits, equity, land use change, and carbon reduction potentials, to identify and accelerate technological and policy options. Activities will involve: 1) data collection, processing, and quality assurance; 2) development and simulation of energy system models, data science methods, and econometric models; and 3) contributions to reports, presentations, and peer-reviewed journal articles. The successful candidate will have the opportunity to collaborate with ORNL scientists involved in these efforts, to gain expertise in the economic analysis of energy-environmental issues relevant to the mission of the U.S. Department of Energy, and to publish peer-reviewed journal articles on these topics.

Basic Qualifications

• Ph.D. in Energy/Environmental/Natural Resource Economics or related Applied Economics discipline with a strong quantitative focus.
• Experience with quantitative optimization models using software such as GAMS and Python.
• Econometric modeling skills using statistical software (e.g., Limdep, Stata, EViews or R).
• Strong programming skills with R and Python.
• Excellent oral and written communication skills demonstrated through a record of presentations, publications, or job market papers.
• Ability to work independently and interact with a multi-disciplinary group.

Preferred Qualifications (any 3+ items)

• Experience with policy evaluation and analysis using economic models.
• Experience with computable general equilibrium models using GAMS and/or GTAP.
• Experience with visualization and interactive application development in R and Python
• Experience with parallel computing
• Author or co-author of peer-reviewed literature publications

Applicants cannot have received their Ph.D. more than five years before the date of application and must complete all degree requirements before starting their appointment. The appointment length will be up to 24 months. Extensions are subject to performance and availability of funding.

Letters of Recommendation

Please submit three letters of reference when applying to this position. You may upload these directly to your application or have them sent to postdocrecruitment@ornl.gov with the position title and number referenced in the subject line.

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Benefits at ORNL

ORNL offers competitive pay and benefits programs to attract and retain talented people. The laboratory offers many employee benefits, including medical and retirement plans and flexible work hours, to help you and your family live happy and healthy. Employee amenities such as on-site fitness, banking, and cafeteria facilities are also provided for convenience. Other benefits include the following: Prescription Drug Plan, Dental Plan, Vision Plan, 401(k) Retirement Plan, Contributory Pension Plan, Life Insurance, Disability Benefits, Generous Vacation and Holidays, Parental Leave, Legal Insurance with Identity Theft Protection, Employee Assistance Plan, Flexible Spending Accounts, Health Savings Accounts, Wellness Programs, Educational Assistance, Relocation Assistance, and Employee Discounts.

If you have difficulty using the online application system or need an accommodation to apply due to a disability, please email: ORNLRecruiting@ornl.gov

This position will remain open for a minimum of 5 days after which it will close when a qualified candidate is identified and/or hired.

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ORNL is an equal opportunity employer. All qualified applicants, including individuals with disabilities and protected veterans, are encouraged to apply.  UT-Battelle is an E-Verify employer.