Full job description Organization National Energy Technology Laboratory (NETL)
Reference Code NETL-CHRES-FRP-2024-Tucker
How to Apply A complete application consists of:
An application, including academic history, work history experiences, and honors/awards A current resume/CV, including academic history, employment history, relevant experiences, and publication list Two educational or professional recommendations
You must provide contact information for at least two recommenders in your application. The first two recommendations received will be attached to your application for review by NETL. You may All documents must be in English or include an official English translation.
If you have questions about the application process, contact .
After you have submitted an application in Zintellect, you may reach out to to request to talk with the hosting researcher if you would like additional information on the project or to express particular interest. You must have a completed application in Zintellect to receive a response.
Selection Decisions Selection decisions are made directly by NETL researchers and staff looking to host an internship. Your application will be available to the hosting mentor(s) for up to 12 months after you apply. You may withdraw your application at any time. Applications may be reviewed and selected on a rolling basis or the hosting mentor(s) may choose to wait until after the application deadline before reviewing all applications simultaneously. A final decision of non-selection may not be confirmed for several months after the listed application deadline.
Application Deadline 4/26/2024 11:59:00 PM Eastern Time Zone
Description The National Energy Technology Laboratory's (NETL's) record of success has been built on understanding the future of energy and the technologies required to make that future possible. We've long touted our success in developing the technologies that took on acid rain in the 1970s and mercury in the early 2000s. More recently, NETL has a leading role in President Biden's ambitious climate goals, including a carbon emission-free power sector by 2035 and a net-zero economy by 2050.
Program Goals The NETL Faculty Research Program (FRP) offers qualified academic faculty an opportunity to collaborate with NETL principal investigators on research that is mutually beneficial to NETL and the selected applicant at state-of-the-art NETL facilities. While typical appointments are part-time, some appointments are offered on a full-time basis during the summer or as a sabbatical. Prior to the appointment, the NETL principal investigator and selected applicant will define the scope of research and schedule the appointment period. Appointment periods range from one month to more than one year. Funding varies and is awarded based upon the participant's institutional salary. Faculty members are expected to elevate the collaboration with NETL by supporting connections with students at their home institution, in addition to the research project.
Connecting Students with NETL The collaboration between the selected faculty member and NETL will include connecting their academic institution and students with NETL. Student connections may be fostered through activities such as, but not limited to, the following:
Inviting NETL scientists and engineers to present at a departmental seminar Joining NETL at institutional career/job fairs to discuss your experiences with NETL Speaking about your experiences with NETL at information sessions Sharing invitations to NETL information sessions with students Partnering with NETL on proposals and other funding opportunities Recommending opportunities to NETL scientists and engineers, such as serving as a reviewer or editor, leading a workshop, etc. Serving as an ambassador to NETL for students interested in careers in the national lab complex Research Project Through the Oak Ridge Institute for Science and Education (ORISE), this posting seeks a faculty collaborator to engage in projects with the Research Innovation Center (RIC) at the National Energy Technology Laboratory (NETL) in the area of hybrid resilient energy systems under the mentorship of David Tucker. This project will be hosted by the NETL Morgantown, West Virginia campus.
The Consortium for Hybrid Resilient Energy Systems (CHRES) focuses on providing educational opportunities for Hispanic students in STEM fields to gain hands-on experience at a national lab in research focusing on the hybrid power systems of the future. This project will involve controls research and implementation with both undergraduate and graduate student interns with an emphasis on the educational process and improving the student experience with the goal increasing diversity in the federal workforce, the nuclear enterprise, and the energy sector in general.
The faculty member will have the opportunity to collaborate with NETL researchers throughout the mentoring process to gain a better understanding of the methodology used to mentor students at the national lab in contrast to intern experience at the university. The faculty member will also have the opportunity to test novel hybrid control strategies using a commercial MicroNet control system from Woodward Industrial Controls.
Stipend: The selected faculty participant will receive a monthly stipend commensurate with their institutional salary.
Deliverables: To document the effectiveness of the program, participants are required to submit a pre-appointment and post-appointment survey, as well as a reflection on their appointment experience when they renew or end their appointment. The reflection should summarize their project(s), additional activities, and overall experience. Details are provided as the appointment end date approaches.
Participants may also have the opportunity to contribute to manuscripts, journal articles, book chapters, conference presentations, posters, patents, and other publications as a part of their appointment. Such achievements should also be reported to ORISE; additional details are provided after an offer has been accepted.
The National Energy Technology Laboratory (NETL), part of the U.S. Department of Energy (DOE) national laboratory system, is owned and operated by the DOE. NETL supports the DOE mission to advance the energy security of the United States. This is an educational opportunity offered by NETL and administered by the Oak Ridge Institute for Science and Education. Participants in the program are not considered employees of NETL, DOE, the program administrator, or any other office or agency.
Qualifications To be eligible, applicants must be a full-time regular permanent faculty member at an accredited college/university with a research interest in NETL core R&D areas.
Post-Master's and post-doctoral graduates interested in this area are invited to apply to the Postgraduate Research Program opportunity associated with this project:
The ideal candidate would have some, but not necessarily all, of the following skills:
Controls engineering experience and teaching experience. Knowledge of cyber-physical systems to support the students from the beginning of the summer. Mechanical or chemical engineering experience would also be helpful. It is recognized that not all applicants will have knowledge and experience in all of these areas. This opportunity will provide exposure to/interaction with technical experts in several of these areas.
Eligibility Requirements Citizenship: U.S. Citizen Only Degree: Master's Degree or Doctoral Degree. Discipline(s): Chemistry and Materials Sciences Communications and Graphics Design Computer, Information, and Data Sciences Earth and Geosciences Engineering Environmental and Marine Sciences Life Health and Medical Sciences Mathematics and Statistics Physics Science & Engineering-related Social and Behavioral Sciences Age: Must be 18 years of age Affirmation I certify that:
To the best of my knowledge all information contained in this application is accurate. I am currently a faculty member at an accredited college/university. I understand that any falsification will render me ineligible for participation and, if found after participation has begun, may require me to reimburse any funds received.
