Postdoctoral Appointee Energy Systems Life Cycle Analysis

Argonne National Laboratory is hiring a Postdoctoral Appointee for Energy Systems Life Cycle Analysis in Lemont, IL. The role involves conducting life cycle assessments (LCA) related to transportation energy systems, biomass production, and sustainable fuels. Candidates should have a PhD in a relevant field, expertise in LCA, and strong communication skills. The position requires collaboration with experts and aims to support energy and environmental outcomes.
Argonne National Laboratory is now hiring Postdoctoral Appointee Energy Systems Life Cycle Analysis in Lemont, IL 60439. View job listing details and apply now. Argonne National Laboratory is the first national laboratory in the United States established in 1946 It is a science and engineering research laboratory owned by the US Department of Energy DOE and operated by the University of Chicago Argonne LLC The announced position is in the Fuels and Chemicals Group of the Systems Assessment Center SAC SC belongs to the Energy Systems and Infrastructure Analysis ESIA Division of the Argonne National Laboratory The SAC continues a 30-year history of leadership in the field of life cycle assessment The SAC develops and maintains the GREET model which is widely used by government industry and academic stakeholders to provide objective and rigorous results see greetesanlgov The Fuels and Chemicals Group supports DOE and other sponsors to assess the energy and environmental outcomes associated with fuels products and integrated systems in order to guide RampD efforts identify improvement opportunities and to create new approaches for LCAsustainability analysis to address emerging issues Position Description We are currently seeking a postdoctoral researcher in life cycle assessment LCA with experience in one or more of the following areas Transportation energy systems Biomass feedstock production and logistics Conversion processes for production of fuels and products from biomass and waste feedstocks eg plastics manure or CO2 Emerging biofuel production pathways including sustainable aviation fuels and marine fuels Petroleum refining and coprocessing biobased feedstocks Bioplastics production Recycling technologies Postdoctoral Researchers collect and synthesize information to conduct LCA studies in the Greenhouse Gases Regulated Emissions and Energy Use in Technologies GREET modeling platform manipulate large datasets to extract meaningful results communicate results through well-designed presentations publish journal articles and reports and present results at conferences workshops and project meetings Results from the Postdoctoral Researchers work may be incorporated in the annual GREET updates Postdoctoral Researchers will join project teams including experts in a variety of topics relevant to their work and will regularly collaborate with experts from Argonne as well as with industry and at other national laboratories Position Requirements PhD degree in engineering mechanical chemical civil environmental science or other related field with coursework andor research experience in life cycle analysis and technoeconomic analysis Expertise in topics related to sustainable transportation fuels including aviation and marine fuels conversion of biomass or waste feedstocks to chemicals andor plastics Demonstrated ability to perform life cycle assessment and technoeconomic analysis and to write related scientific reports Written and oral communication skills The ability to model Argonnes Core Values Impact Safety Respect Integrity and Teamwork Preferred qualifications include Passion for and experience in data-driven sustainability analysis Well-developed problem-solving systems thinking quantitative and critical thinking skills intellectual curiosity Able to structure and formulate solutions to complex problems Highly motivated and detail oriented with the ability to work independently and in close collaboration with team members Energized by working as part of a high functioning team and demonstrates a professional attitude Skilled written and verbal communicator including the ability to present complex information so that it is understandable to a broad audience Record of peer-reviewed publications addressing the energy and emissions impacts of biomass or waste feedstock conversion technologies Experience using process modeling tools such as Aspen Plus CHEMCAD andor SuperPro to perform technoeconomic analysis Experience using software for life cycle assessment such as GREET openLCA SimaPro or GaBi Strong computer skills relevant for data manipulation and analysis including experience with creating and using complex models in Excel Experience with Excel VBA scripting Python R andor Matlab preferred Expertise relevant for analysis of one or more of the following the transportation sector biomass conversion or other chemical processes agricultural or forestry systems sustainable aviation fuels alternative fuels for marine applications and biopower Job Family Postdoctoral Family Job Profile Postdoctoral Appointee Worker Type Long-Term Fixed Term Time Type Full time As an equal employment opportunity and affirmative action employer and in accordance with our core values of impact safety respect integrity and teamwork Argonne National Laboratory is committed to a diverse and inclusive workplace that fosters collaborative scientific discovery and innovation In support of this commitment Argonne encourages minorities women veterans and individuals with disabilities to apply for employment Argonne considers all qualified applicants for employment 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