Job Description
Argonne National Laboratory is seeking an Assistant Energy Systems Analyst in the area of developing the Greenhouse gases, Regulated Emissions, and Energy use in Technologies (GREET) model for analysis of energy and environmental effects of energy systems and/or materials. The GREET life cycle analysis (LCA) model has been funded by multiple offices across the U.S. Department of Energy for 30 years. It is already used by over 55,000 stakeholders worldwide to evaluate the energy and environmental effects of hundreds of fuel pathways, over 60 materials, vehicles and other technologies. The current GREET model is developed in Excel and .net platforms. With the support of The Office of Technology Transitions (OTT), Argonne National Laboratory is developing the next-generation GREET software, aiming to deliver enhanced user experience and LCA functionalities. The next-generation GREET software will be developed with modern programming languages for user-friendly experiences, enhanced user accessibility, and ease of maintenance and expansion. Existing open-source packages/frameworks will be leveraged to accelerate the development of the next-generation GREET software.
This is a full-time position with the Systems Assessment Center’s Materials Life Cycle Group in the Energy Systems and Infrastructure Analysis Division. We are seeking applicants with strong programing skills and experience of GREET model applications to develop the user interface and related functionalities of the next generation GREET software. This position will also provide technical assistance to GREET users with GREET simulations of energy systems including transportation fuels and/or low-carbon material technologies that are promising for decarbonization of the transportation, manufacturing industry, and/or built environment. The Assistant Energy Systems Analyst will have an opportunity to work on research areas including GREET LCA of sustainable aviation fuels, critical material production and supply chain, and/or industry materials and decarbonization technologies.
The Assistant Energy Systems Analyst will contribute to Argonne’s GREET LCA model development and expansion for modeling of energy systems and/or material technologies. The staff will support the Systems Assessment Center researchers with GREET implementation and application for specific energy system and/or material technology. The Assistant Energy Systems Analyst will contribute to annual expansion and development of the GREET model with life-cycle results based on a consistent and interactive modeling framework within GREET. Together with the supervisor, the Assistant Energy Systems Analyst will have the opportunities to collaborate with other national labs and academia to evaluate complex modeling systems with GREET.
The Materials Life Cycle Group supports DOE and other sponsors to assess the energy and environmental impacts associated with energy systems, materials, and integrated systems to help DOE and other stakeholders guide R&D efforts, identify improvement opportunities, and to propose new methodologies to address emerging issues in LCA/sustainability analysis.
The Systems Assessment Center continues a 30-year history of leadership in the field of life cycle assessment. The Assistant Energy Systems Analyst will join project teams including experts in a variety of topics and will regularly collaborate with experts of other Argonne groups as well as in industry and at other national laboratories. The Systems Assessment Center develops and maintains the Greenhouse Gases, Regulated Emissions, and Energy Use in Technologies (GREET) model which is widely used by government, industry, and academic stakeholders to provide objective and rigorous results (see greet.es.anl.gov).
Position Requirements
Experience with specific applications in carbon and emissions accounting like GREET.
Experience in programing and development of modeling tools with Microsoft Visual Basic for Applications (VBA) and Python.
Communication skills and GREET modeling experiences to assist users with GREET simulations.
Ability to analyze data, identify trends, and communicate them to various audiences
Bachelor’s and 1 years or Master’s and 0 years in industry ecology, environmental science, mechanical engineering, physics, or related field or relevant proven skills and experience.
Skilled in research, writing, and verbal communication skills, as well as the ability to prepare and convey technical material in concise, plain language.
Proficient in time, deadline, and project management skills with the ability to multi-task.
Experience working on a diverse team and with different communication styles.
Proficient in Microsoft Office (Word, Excel, Outlook, PowerPoint, SharePoint).
Skilled in math, data management, spreadsheet analysis, and graphical data interpretation.
Technical problem-solving skills: ability to identify solutions to challenges that arise.
A successful candidate must have the ability to model Argonne’s Core Values: Impact, Safety, Respect, Integrity, and Teamwork.
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