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CHEManager International · 1 day ago

Postdoctoral Research Associate - Urban Energy Modeling, Grid-interactive Controls

Oak Ridge, TN

Full-time

Onsite

New Grad, Entry Level

CHEManager International is seeking a Postdoctoral Research Associate to focus on urban-scale energy modeling at Oak Ridge National Laboratory. The role involves developing and analyzing building energy models and preparing technical solutions to support various planning projects related to energy systems integration.

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Responsibilities

Proven RDD&D experience in urban-scale building energy modeling

Understanding for creating, modifying, and analyzing OpenStudio and EnergyPlus building energy models

Strong software development skills for automation of many knowledge-based tasks in a version-controlled environment

Prepare technical solutions, reports, and visuals to support a variety of planning project types, including transportation/grid, environmental, community, equity, and sustainability planning

Excellent communication skills for conveying technical material to both scientists and non-scientists in both written and oral presentations

Self-disciplined work ethic and eagerness to tackle challenging research problems

Strong desire to work in a team environment

Deliver ORNL's mission by aligning behaviors, priorities, and interactions with our core values of Impact, Integrity, Teamwork, Safety, and Service. Promote equal opportunity by fostering a respectful workplace - in how we treat one another, work together, and measure success

Experience planning and designing solutions for a variety of community projects, including community electrification and decarbonization

Create innovative ideas and solutions for urban planning, transportation, and grid integration issues, focusing on sustainability and resilience

Develop innovative equity-based planning principles and frameworks that can be applied to various urban environments

Monitor and evaluate multi-energy-system integration solutions to ensure they comply with regulations and standards

Strong strategic planning, community engagement, communication, and public presentation skills

Develop and implement public engagement and outreach plans for community energy system integration

Establish and maintain relationships with stakeholders and community members to ensure alignment with community needs and goals

Excellent analytical skills with high attention to detail

Experience with geospatial data visualization tools such as ArcGIS, Cesium, or similar

Familiarity with urban-scale building energy modeling/analysis

Experience working in Agile/SCRUM teams

Excellent written and oral communication skills

Motivated and conscientious self-starter with the ability to work independently, follow-up on all action items, and participate creatively in collaborative teams across the laboratory

Ability to function well in a fast-paced research environment, set priorities to accomplish multiple tasks within deadlines, and adapt to ever changing needs

Qualification

Urban-scale energy modelingOpenStudioEnergyPlusSoftware development skillsGeospatial data visualizationAgile/SCRUM experienceSelf-disciplined work ethicAnalytical skillsCommunication skillsTeamwork

Required