Postdoc: Bioenergy Systems & Policy Analysis

Clemson University MBA Programs; Nebraska; On-site; USD 61,000 - 75,000; Full time

Job summary

Clemson University invites applications for a one-year Postdoctoral Research Associate position beginning Fall 2026. The researcher will analyze the economic, environmental, spatial, and policy dimensions of wood-based biopower and the broader bioenergy sector in the Southern United States.

The candidate will conduct life-cycle and techno-economic analyses, develop a biopower supply chain model, assess regional demand including data-center growth, and contribute to policy-relevant publications

Qualifications

• PhD in a relevant field with reference to energy, environment, or economics.
• Experience in economic and energy modeling, and data-driven analysis.
• Strong written and oral communication skills.

Responsibilities

• Quantify available woody biomass for biopower generation in SC.
• Conduct life-cycle assessment and techno-economic analysis of biopower from woody feedstocks.
• Assess SC's current and projected power demand at the county level including data-center demand.
• Develop a spatial-temporal biopower supply chain model for siting and sizing units.
• Estimate economic impact and job effects using IO modeling.
• Analyze EUDR impacts on the Southern U.S. bioenergy sector and policy risks.

Skills

Economic modeling

Energy modeling

Input-output modeling

Spatial analysis

Life-cycle assessment

Techno-economic assessment

Supply-chain modeling

Forest products markets

Bioenergy systems

International trade

Certification systems

Policy analysis

Education

Doctorate from accredited university

Job description

Clemson University invites applications for a one-year Postdoctoral Research Associate position beginning Fall 2026. The researcher will analyze the economic, environmental, spatial, and policy dimensions of wood-based biopower and the broader bioenergy sector in the Southern United States.

The candidate will conduct life-cycle and techno-economic analyses, develop a biopower supply chain model, assess regional demand including data-center growth, and contribute to policy-relevant publications