Lawrence Berkeley Laboratory is providing solutions to scientific problems! Are you someone who can make a difference in this role?
We are currently looking for a Mechanical Engineer Post doctoral Fellow to join our Heat Island Group, which is part of our Environmental Energy Technologies Division. The Heat Island Group studies ways to save energy, improve air quality, and slow global warming by passively cooling cities in summer. Summer heat islands can be mitigated through "cool community" programs that deploy cool roofs, cool pavements, and urban vegetation. With guidance and supervision from scientists, the candidate will participate in projects to quantify the benefits of cool surfaces for roofs, pavements, and cars. For more information, visit http://eetd.lbl.gov/r-bldgsee-crhi.html .
Under the direction of scientists in the Heat Island Group, the Mechanical Engineer Post doc will:
- Measure and analyze the energy savings, surface temperature reductions and/or near-surface air temperature reductions yielded by cool roofs, cool pavements, and cool car shells.
- Apply heat transfer analysis, building energy simulation and/or meteorological modeling to analyze the influence of cool surfaces on building energy use and vehicle energy efficiency.
- Characterize the radiative and mechanical properties of pigmented coatings, car shells, roofing products and paving materials using spectrophotometer, pyranometer, emissometer and other techniques.
- Participate in development of accelerated laboratory methods to predict the long-term radiative properties of building envelope surfaces, such as roofs and walls.
- Analyze and present results in the form of manuscripts and reports, as well as make presentations at scientific meetings and internal seminars.
- Carry out collaborative research with research associates, post-doctoral fellows, visiting scientists and students with frequent meetings and discussions.
- Collaborate in the development of research proposals and new scientific initiatives, as needed.
- Perform other tasks in support of Heat Island Group activities as requested.
Qualifications
- A recent Ph.D. (within last 2 years) in engineering, physics or a closely related field.
- Demonstrated ability to measure and model heat transfer.
- Demonstrated ability to instrument and measure energy use and environmental conditions.
- Familiarity with laboratory and/or field instruments used to measure radiative properties.
- Familiarity with building energy efficiency science and technology is preferred.
- Exceptionally good written and oral communication skills.
- The ability to work as an independent researcher with a high level of scientific judgment and initiative.
- Demonstrated history of participation in collaborative efforts as a member of a diverse research team.
Notes
Salary & Benefits
Based upon the salary structure within the Environmental Energy Technologies Division, the annual salary for this position is $63,024.00/year to $67,872.00/year. The salary is determined upon relevant experience and time since Doctoral degree was acquired.
Benefits are detailed at http://www.lbl.gov/Workplace/HumanResources/html/Benefits/assets/docs/Postdoc_brochure.pdf .
This is a one-year appointment with the possibility of renewal based upon performance and continuation of funding.
How To Apply
To apply for this position, please e-mail a single PDF file containing your CV/resume, cover letter, and one relevant publication (or a hyperlink to the relevant publication) to the Hiring Manager, Ronnen Levinson, at RMLevinson@LBL.gov. To complete your application, you must also submit this document online by following the "Apply Now" link (above).
Please note that our online application system has a maximum uploadable document size of 1.5MB.
Berkeley Lab is an affirmative action/equal opportunity employer committed to the development of a diverse workforce.
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