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Must be a recent PhD graduate within the last three years.
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Ph.D. graduate in mechanical or chemical engineering, or relevant technical disciplines.
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The National Renewable Energy Laboratory (NREL), the world’s leading research and development laboratory for renewable energy technologies, is seeking to hire a Post-Doctoral Researcher to participate in U.S. Department of Energy-funded research and development (R&D) projects developing thermal energy storage and hydrogen technology and demonstration facility for long-duration energy storage applications. The candidate will work with other engineers and scientists in the Thermal Systems R&D Group, within the Energy Conversion and Storage Systems (ECaSS) Center. Working towards a Ph.D. degree or recent Ph.D. graduation in Mechanical or Chemical engineering is desirable.
Design and analyze TES system, test prototypes and data analysis.
Experience in multiphase (gas-particle two phase systems), thermal energy storage, and/or energy technology development and demonstration.
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Publish research results in peer-reviewed conferences and high-impact scientific journals.
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Problem solving skills by design, testing, modeling, and analysis using engineering software and tools for component and system development, laboratory prototype testing, and pilot demonstration.
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.
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Must meet educational requirements prior to employment start date.
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Submission Guidelines
Post-Doctoral Researcher – Develop Energy Storage Technology
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Postdoc (Fixed Term)
Must meet educational requirements prior to employment start date.
Position Type
Proficient with computer software and data analysis.
Hours Per Week
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Modeling tool and testing procedure development in software and hardware.
Familiar with thermal system and component modeling and testing.
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Familiar with laboratory works, testing instrumentation, and software such as LabView for data acquisition and control.
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From day one at NREL, you’ll connect with coworkers driven by the same mission to save the planet. By joining an organization that values a supportive, inclusive, and flexible work environment, you’ll have the opportunity to engage through our ten employee resource groups, numerous employee-driven clubs, and learning and professional development classes.
Experience in high performance computing (HPC) is desirable.
Creativity, adaptability, motivation, independence, excellent communication skill, and working well in a research team.
Job Profile: Postdoctoral Researcher / Annual Salary Range: $73,200 – $120,800
Write technical reports and contribute to project review meetings.
Location: Golden, CO (On-site)
Responsibilities
Knowledge of machine learning, thermal system performance and technoeconomic analysis.
The National Renewable Energy Laboratory (NREL), located at the foothills of the Rocky Mountains in Golden, Colorado is the nation’s primary laboratory for research and development of renewable energy and energy efficiency technologies.
Job Description
Our planet needs us! Learn about NREL’s critical objectives, and see how NREL is focused on saving the planet.
The candidate will contribute to develop energy storage technologies including thermal energy storage (TES) and hydrogen technologies integrating with concentrating solar power (CSP). Responsibilities under this position include leading research work on modeling, testing, reporting, and publications. Work includes:
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Strong background in computational fluid dynamics (CFD) and design software using ANSYS and SolidWorks or similar.
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The candidate will work collaboratively within a multi-disciplinary team, should possess excellent engineering analytical and experimental skills, and have strong interpersonal and communication abilities and independent-working attitude towards achieving research goals.
Computational modeling of hydrogen production and storage.
Research focuses on energy storage technology with solar energy, thermal energy storage, thermochemical or hydrogen systems. The candidate should indicate demonstrated interest in energy storage and have strong modeling and experimental experience in thermal systems and components.
Knowledge or classwork related to energy systems with design and computational model analysis using engineering software will be necessary.
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