Ontario Tech University
Job title:
Post-Doctoral Fellow in LCA of Electricity Generation & Storage
Company
Ontario Tech University
Job description
Post-Doctoral Fellow in LCA of Electricity Generation & StorageTracking Code: req1109Faculty of Engineering and Applied ScienceNumber of Positions: 1Appointment Type: Limited TermSalary Grade: Administered in accordance with the Collective AgreementPosting Date: May 13, 2024Closing Date: May 27, 2024Researchers at Ontario Tech University in Oshawa, Ontario, Canada, seek a Postdoctoral Fellow to support a research project focused on the life cycle analysis of solar, wind, small modular reactor (SMR) and battery storage technologies. The position is offered for 12 months, beginning June 1, 2024, subject to funding approval.The Fellow will be jointly supervised by the project research team: Jennifer McKellar, Kirk Atkinson, and Xianke Lin, Faculty of Engineering and Applied Science.Ontario Tech is home to the Brilliant Energy Institute (BEI; https://research.ontariotechu.ca//discover-research/brilliant-energy-institute.php) and the Centre for Small Modular Reactors (CSMR). As well, Ontario Tech is an International Atomic Energy Agency (IAEA) Collaborating Centre.Responsibilities/Accountabilities:The successful candidate will contribute to the completion of LCA and LCC analyses. They will take a lead role in the data collection and interpretation phases of the analyses, and assist with project management. They will also likely assist in the training of graduate students in LCA/LCC.The successful candidate will be expected to prepare written reports for the industry partner, and give oral presentations on progress. They will also collaborate on the preparation of manuscripts for publication, and present research results at relevant conferences.Required Skills
- Experience in LCA, LCC and/or energy systems is required. Experience in LCA is strongly preferred, while experience with LCA software would be an asset
- Excellent communication skills, both written and oral; a proven publication record would be an asset
- Strong project management skills, including the ability to meet deadlines
- Familiarity with one or more of these specific technologies, would be an asset: Solar PV, wind, SMRs, batteries
- Teaching experience, including as a teaching assistant, is an asset
- Familiarity with Ontario and Canada would be an asset, to support the research scope
Education
- PhD in science or engineering, completed within the last 3 years
Position/location
- The Fellowship is a full-time, one-year position.
- The Fellow will be expected to work on-campus in Oshawa, Ontario.
Required Experience
- Experience in LCA, LCC and/or energy systems is required
- Candidate must be eligible to have access to export-controlled nuclear information from the United States
- The following would be assets:
– Experience using commercial LCA software;
– Familiarity with one or more of: solar, wind, SMRs, batteries; and,
– Teaching experience.This position falls within the bargaining unit represented by the Public Service Alliance of Canada (PSAC) and will be subject to the terms and conditions of the collective agreement between the University and PSAC. The collective agreement may be found on the Human Resources section of our website. Candidates will be required to certify that they are currently legally eligible to work in Canada for the duration of the contract.How to Apply:Interested candidates should submit in electronic format a covering letter and their resume. Applications will be accepted until May 27, 2024 or until a suitable candidate is found. We appreciate all applications received; however, only those candidates selected for an interview will be contacted.Ontario Tech University is actively committed to equity, diversity, inclusion, indigenization and decolonization (EDIID), and welcomes applications from all qualified candidates, while especially encouraging applications from First Nations, Metis, Inuit peoples, Indigenous peoples of North America, racialized persons, persons with disabilities, and those who identify as women and/or 2SLGBTQ+. All qualified candidates are encouraged to apply; however, Canadian citizens, permanent residents, Indigenous Peoples in Canada, and those eligible to work in Canada, will be given priority.Ontario Tech University respects people’s different needs and therefore will take all reasonable steps to ensure accommodation for applicants where appropriate. The University is also committed to ensuring that confidentiality is maintained throughout all aspects of the recruitment cycle.If you require accommodation, please contact Health and Disability Management Specialist. For more information about the universities policies for accommodating employees with disabilities please review the university’s .The university acknowledges the lands and people of the Mississaugas of Scugog Island First Nation which is covered under the Williams Treaties. We are situated on the Traditional Territory of the Mississaugas, a branch of the greater Anishinaabeg Nation which includes Algonquin, Ojibway, Odawa and Pottawatomi.Job Location: Oshawa, Ontario, CanadaExpected Start Date: 6/1/2024Expected End Date: 5/31/2025
Expected salary
Location
Oshawa, ON
Job date
Wed, 15 May 2024 22:16:42 GMT
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