The National Renewable Energy Laboratory (NREL) is seeking a Researcher to contribute to the development of energy storage technologies, specifically thermal energy storage (TES) and hydrogen technologies integrated with concentrating solar power (CSP). The role involves leading research in modeling, testing, reporting, and publishing findings to advance renewable energy solutions.
Requirements
- Ph.D. graduate in mechanical or chemical engineering, or relevant technical disciplines, with 3.0 or higher GPA.
- Familiar with thermal system and component modeling and testing.
- Knowledge or classwork related to energy systems with design and computational model analysis using engineering software will be necessary.
- Strong background on computational fluid dynamics (CFD) and design software using ANSYS and SolidWorks.
- Knowledge on multiphase (gas-particle two phase system), thermal energy storage, and/or renewable hydrogen technologies.
- Familiar with laboratory works, testing instrumentation, and software such as LabView for data acquisition and control.
- Strong modeling and experimental experiences on thermal systems and components.
Responsibilities
- Design and analyze solar receiver, TES, and test prototypes.
- Develop and perform laboratory testing on component prototypes with instrumentation and control implementations.
- Write technical reports and contribute to project review meetings.
- Publish research results in peer-reviewed conferences and high-impact scientific journals.
- Contribute to develop energy storage technologies including thermal energy storage (TES) and hydrogen technologies integrating with concentrating solar power (CSP).
- Lead research work on modeling, testing, reporting, and publications.
Other
- Demonstrates leadership in one or more areas of team, task or project lead responsibilities.
- Demonstrated experience in management of projects.
- Very good writing, interpersonal and communication skills.
- The candidate will work collaboratively within a multi-disciplinary team, should possess excellent engineering analytical and experimental skills, and have strong interpersonal and communication abilities and independent-working attitude towards achieving research goals.
- Creativity, adaptability, motivation, independence, excellent oral and writing communication skills, and working well in a research team.
