Research Associate for the China Energy Group at Lawrence Berkeley National Laboratory

An exciting and challenging opportunity exists for a Research Associate, at either
the Principal or Staff level, to work as a member of the China Energy Group within
the Environmental Energy Technologies Division at Berkeley Labs.

As a Research Associate, you will:
* Perform research and analyses in the areas of industrial sector energy use,
energy efficiency, and related greenhouse gas emissions for a variety of
manufacturing industries.
* Contribute to and or author conference papers, laboratory reports and refereed
journal articles on industrial energy use and energy efficiency topics. In
particular, author user-friendly energy efficiency improvement guidebooks for
individual manufacturing industries.
* Design databases and engineering-based spreadsheet tools for analyzing energy
use, energy efficiency benchmarks, and greenhouse gas emissions in key
manufacturing industries and other analytical needs.
* Develop and/or assist in developing presentations for conferences, meetings and
workshops, and give presentations at conferences, meetings and workshops.
* Provide information and consultation in response to research and information
requests from outside the China Energy Group, Program, and Laboratory.
* Assist group leader, group members, and other members of the Energy Analysis
Department at large with data compilation and analysis problems.

Key Success Factors Are:
* Demonstrated understanding of industrial energy uses and demand, as well as
technical analyses. Expertise in industrial energy-efficiency measures and
technologies.
* Familiarity with underlying factors affecting energy use in various
manufacturing industries, including a strong understanding of the physical science,
engineering, and manufacturing considerations that affect energy use.. Knowledge of
economic and management sciences, as they affect energy efficiency choices in
manufacturing industries. Understanding of life-cycle assessment approaches to
energy systems analysis, and familiarity with life-cycle inventory and impact
characterization data sources and techniques. Experience with quantitative data
analysis.
* Proven communication skills as lead or co-author of technical papers, and
reports. Proficiency developing presentations, presenting research results and
representing the group at meetings, workshops, and conferences. Demonstrated
collaboration skills to respond to short-term client needs, work with members of
project teams, and collaborate with industry and international experts. Proven
ability to work with more than one principal investigator and with some or all
members of project team, including leading others in projects of moderate
complexity.
* Advanced mastery of Excel, proficiency with Word, PowerPoint, and Access.
Proven technical writing and editing skills and ability to prepare materials and
write sections of reports. Familiarity with web-based research.
* Desired traits are Masters Degree in engineering or physical sciences and three
to six years experience in independent design, processing and analysis of data.
Work experience in manufacturing industries with responsibilities for energy use.
Ability to speak and/or read Mandarin.

Note:
This is a full-time career position and is represented by a union for collective
bargaining purposes. Classification will be at the Principal Research Associate or
Staff Research Associate level depending upon the applicant's level of skills,
knowledge, and relevant experience.

How to Apply
For immediate consideration, applicants are requested to apply online at
http://jobs.lbl.gov and refer to job number 21630. Be sure
to indicate your source.
Berkeley Lab is an affirmative action/equal opportunity employer committed to the
development of a diverse workforce.