Do you have academic training in energy systems, and want to apply it in arenas beyond academia?
Have you written and published on clean energy, and want to continue putting out ground-breaking work on topics that are both timely and relevant to policy conversations about energy?
Are you able and excited to talk to and collaborate with people in academia, government, advocacy organizations, the media and the public about your work on clean energy, while defining yourself as an expert in the field?
We would love you to join our team.
About PSE Healthy Energy
PSE Healthy Energy is a non-profit energy science and policy research institute dedicated to supplying evidence-based, scientific information and resources on the public health, environmental and climate dimensions of energy production and use. Our work predominantly focuses on unconventional oil and gas development (e.g., “fracking” and enhanced oil recovery), renewable energy, and energy storage. We have offices in Oakland, CA, Ithaca, NY, and New York City that house our positive, high-functioning team.
PSE Healthy Energy researches, publishes and communicates about scientific and technical topics that advance the field of clean energy. Our mission is to bring scientific transparency and clarity to energy policy discussions, helping to level the playing field for citizens, advocacy groups, the media, agency staff, and elected officials by generating, translating, and disseminating scientific information. No other interdisciplinary collaboration of physicians, scientists, and engineers exists to focus specifically on health and sustainability at the intersection of energy science and policy.
Renewable Energy Program Associate
The Renewable Energy program’s objective is to accelerate the transition to a clean, renewable energy future along pathways that concurrently realize health, environmental, equity and resilience co-benefits. The Renewable Energy Program Associate will play a central role in expanding PSE Healthy Energy’s work in this field.
PSE Healthy Energy often must act quickly in response to the changing research and policy landscape, and the Program Associate will similarly need to spot opportunities and challenges as they arise and address them. The role will require comfort working and communicating with people from diverse backgrounds, including scientists, physicians, policymakers, engineers, journalists, advocacy groups, and the public.
Responsibilities include: conducting long-term research projects, applying science and engineering to inform policy and regulatory matters, staying abreast of evolutions in the clean energy and electricity sectors, publishing in journals in the field, and serving as a scientific resource for policymakers, advocacy groups, the media, and the public.
Potential projects may include: analysis of the air quality, health and equity impacts and benefits of the EPA’s Clean Power Plan, lifecycle analysis of materials used in renewables and energy storage, developing pathways to accelerate the transition to a low-carbon power infrastructure, and more. PSE Healthy Energy is a small organization expanding its work in the clean energy space, and the Renewable Energy Program Associate should be self-motivated, intellectually curious, willing to adapt to multiple roles, able to operate in a fast-paced environment, and ready to bring new ideas to the table. The candidate should be excited to work in an environment where there is always more to learn and there is always a new frame to put on a problem.
Qualifications
Master’s, PhD or other advanced degree in energy science, engineering, environmental science, or other related discipline
Background in energy, environmental science or engineering research required
Proven experience in energy system modeling, lifecycle analysis, air pollutant modeling, renewable energy systems, demand management, energy system resilience, and/or similar related area
Familiarity with the intersection between a wide range of energy technologies, applications, and the policy environment
Strong writing skills for both scientific and lay audiences
Interest in technical, policy, and communications aspects of clean energy
Ability to work independently and manage multiple projects in a fast-paced environment
Sense of humor and team-centric orientation
GIS experience preferred
Database management and experience in statistics a plus
Location Oakland, CA
Salary Salary is commensurate with experience. This position includes a competitive benefits package. Positive work environment with a great team is an added bonus.
How to apply
To apply Please send a cover letter and CV to jobs@psehealthyenergy.org. Please put “RENEWABLE ENERGY PROGRAM ASSOCIATE” in the subject line.