Energy-Transition TEA & LCA Scientist

Massachusetts Institute of Technology; Cambridge (MA); Presencial; USD 120.000 - 170.000; Jornada completa

Descripción de la vacante

Massachusetts Institute of Technology, through the MIT Energy Initiative (MITEI), seeks a Research Scientist 2 to conduct and lead techno-economic analyses (TEA) and life cycle assessments (LCA) for energy transition technologies. You will collaborate with researchers across MIT, propose new sponsor-funded work, and represent MITEI with sponsoring companies.

The role requires a PhD in engineering and a proven TEA/LCA track record, with proficiency in Aspen Plus or GREET, plus excellent

Formación

• PhD in engineering with TEA/LCA expertise.
• Minimum two years post-PhD experience with TEA/LCA.
• Proficiency in Aspen Plus, GREET, or similar tools.
• Strong publication record in scholarly journals.
• Excellent grant-writing, mentorship, and collaboration skills.
• Experience supervising postdocs or graduate students.

Responsabilidades

• Lead techno-economic analyses (TEA) and LCA for energy systems.
• Collaborate with MIT researchers to enhance energy transition studies.
• Propose new competitive research to MITEI sponsors.
• Represent MITEI's research to sponsoring companies.
• Oversee sponsor-funded projects and collaborations.

Conocimientos

TEA expertise

LCA expertise

Publication record

Communication skills

Mentorship

Grant management

Collaboration

Educación

PhD in Engineering

Herramientas

Aspen Plus

GREET

Descripción del empleo

Massachusetts Institute of Technology, through the MIT Energy Initiative (MITEI), seeks a Research Scientist 2 to conduct and lead techno-economic analyses (TEA) and life cycle assessments (LCA) for energy transition technologies. You will collaborate with researchers across MIT, propose new sponsor-funded work, and represent MITEI with sponsoring companies.

The role requires a PhD in engineering and a proven TEA/LCA track record, with proficiency in Aspen Plus or GREET, plus excellent