Post-doctoral Research Associate

Davita Inc.; New Brunswick (NJ); On-site; USD 61,000 - 80,000; Full time

Job summary

A leading center focuses on decarbonization research. They are seeking a Post-doctoral Research Associate to engage with a team in investigating energy efficiency, modeling systems, and addressing barriers to renewable energy technologies. Ideal candidates will have a PhD and strong programming skills to support project goals through research and analysis.

Benefits

Medical, prescription drug, and dental coverage

Paid vacation and holidays

Competitive retirement benefits

Employee educational benefits

Life insurance coverage

Employee discount programs

Qualifications

• Candidates must have completed all requirements for a PhD prior to hire.
• Professional knowledge in engineering or architecture preferred.
• Experience in energy modeling tools is essential.

Responsibilities

• Analyze energy efficiency and electrification measures in building stock.
• Assess barriers to renewable energy technologies.
• Conduct analyses of existing codes related to building decarbonization.

Skills

Advanced energy modeling

Quantitative research skills

Fluency in programming (Python/R)

Organizational skills

Written and presentation skills

Education

PhD in building sciences, engineering, architecture, urban planning, energy economics, or public informatics

Tools

EnergyPlus

OpenStudio

DesignBuilder

UrbanOpt

Job description

Position Details

Position Information

The final salary offer may be determined by several factors, including, but not limited to, the candidate's qualifications, experience, and expertise, and availability of department or grant funds to support the position. We also take into consideration market benchmarks, if and when appropriate, and internal equity to ensure fair compensation relative to the university's broader compensation structure. We are committed to offering competitive and flexible compensation packages to attract and retain top talent.

Recruitment/Posting Title	Post-doctoral Research Associate
Department	BSPPP-Ctr Urban Policy Rsrch
Salary Details	A minimum of $61085
Offer Information
Benefits	Rutgers offers a comprehensive benefits package to eligible employees, based on position, which includes: Medical, prescription drug, and dental coverage Paid vacation, holidays, and various leave programs Competitive retirement benefits, including defined contribution plans and voluntary tax-deferred savings options Employee and dependent educational benefits Life insurance coverage Employee discounts programs For detailed information on benefits and eligibility, please visit: http://uhr.rutgers.edu/benefits/benefits-overview.
Posting Summary	The Center for Urban Policy Research (CUPR) seeks a Postdoctoral Associate to support externally funded projects aimed at accelerating building and grid decarbonization for a sustainable energy transition. CUPR has multiple ongoing projects funded by the New Jersey Board of Public Utilities, the US Department of Energy, the US Environmental Protection Agency, the National Science Foundation and others that include a mix of research design, fieldwork, data science, simulation modeling, writing, and presentations. The overarching goal of the Postdoctoral Associate will be to systematically investigate, evaluate, and address both technical and non-technical (political, behavioral, social) obstacles to building and grid decarbonization. The successful candidate will work with a team of approximately 20 researchers in the built environment group at CUPR and will contribute research skills and training at the intersection of engineering and public policy with knowledge and experience of buildings and energy systems. Specific postdoc duties will depend on the successful candidate's skills and interests as matched to project needs, with time allowance to pursue independent, discretionary work. Responsibilities are expected to include a subset of: (1) Use advanced energy modeling to analyze energy efficiency, demand flexibility, and electrification measures in the building stock. (2) Use advanced community scale energy models to analyze high performance buildings and geothermal energy systems. (3) Assess technical and non-technical barriers to the adoption of renewable energy technologies, including geothermal energy. (4) Conduct analyses of existing codes, standards, and policies related to building decarbonization. (5) Author peer-reviewed publications and public reports on research findings. (6) Maintain a database of research materials, datasets, and codebooks. (7) Assist in developing proposals for external funding.
Position Status	Full Time
Posting Number	24FA0954
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Qualifications

Candidates shall have completed all requirements for a PhD in building sciences, engineering, architecture, urban planning, energy economics, public informatics, or a related field prior to being hired.

Minimum Education and Experience
Certifications/Licenses
Required Knowledge, Skills, and Abilities	Required o Professional knowledge in mechanical engineering, electrical engineering, civil engineering, architecture, urban planning, or other, as related to building sciences and energy systems o Advanced experience with whole building energy modeling tools such as EnergyPlus, OpenStudio, or DesignBuilder and community scale building energy tools such as UrbanOpt o Strong quantitative research skills, with the ability to leverage these methods for decarbonization strategies o Fluency in task automation, data cleaning and analysis in a programming language, with a preference for Python and/or R o Strong organizational skills and exceptional attention to detail; the successful candidate will record and share detailed accounts of their efforts (analysis steps, etc.) and participate in regularly scheduled research team meetings o Strong written and presentation skills; the successful candidate will be involved in producing written reports summarizing research findings and describing research materials and methodology Preferred o Familiarity with energy policy analysis approaches and methods, including stakeholder interest and conflict analysis, benefit-cost analysis, utility rate development, program evaluation, regulatory policy analysis and report writing o Experienced working in multi-disciplinary teams and engaging with diverse stakeholders o Experienced in social science research methods
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Posting Details

The position is in-person, with some flexibility for remote work-the possibility of renewal for a 2nd year.

Special Instructions to Applicants
Quick Link to Posting	https://jobs.rutgers.edu/postings/236443
Campus	Rutgers University-New Brunswick
Home Location Campus	Downtown New Brunswick
City	New Brunswick
State	NJ
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