NREL has an opportunity for one or more Senior Geothermal Research Scientist(s) to lead one or more subprograms for its geothermal R&D program based at the NREL Golden Campus. The successful candidate(s) will be responsible for establishing and advancing geothermal research, development, demonstration and deployment capability and supporting research initiatives across NREL’s Campuses and externally.
Requirements
- Demonstrated track record of establishing and advancing laboratory capabilities supporting cutting-edge subsurface and geothermal research.
- Existing track record of producing high-quality publications.
- Demonstrated experience with laboratory and field experimentation on geothermal energy, subsurface resources, and/or subsurface energy storage systems.
- Demonstrated experience writing funding opportunity proposals from DOE or other related federal funding sources.
- Experience working at, or in partnership with, a DOE Laboratory.
- Demonstrated experience working directly with the Geothermal Technology Office.
- Demonstrated experience working in collaboration with other DOE national laboratories.
Responsibilities
- Establish subprogram strategy, goals, milestones and deliverables for one or more geothermal subprograms (EGS and/or Low-Temperature and Coproduced Resources) as defined with the LPM.
- Lead teams of individuals to successfully plan and execute projects.
- Manage a diverse portfolio of projects/assignments in parallel.
- Develop and lead successful proposals for laboratory and field experimentation on geothermal technologies and resources (e.g., power production, co-production, ground-source heat pumps, geologic storage systems).
- Develop conceptual designs for validation and evaluation facilities for geothermal science and technology R&D and assist the execution and installation of such facilities.
- Communicate project plans, status, schedule, and budget effectively in a timely and proactive manner.
- Lead, contribute to, and review high-quality publications.
Other
- Outstanding interpersonal, conflict resolution, teaming, and communication skills.
- Mentor staff and anticipate and address potential issues proactively to ensure continued success of the subprogram.
- Follow all Environment, Safety, and Health policies and procedures to ensure and maintain a safe working environment.
- Must meet educational requirements prior to employment start date.
- All employees must also be able to obtain and maintain a federal Personal Identity Verification (PIV) card as required by Homeland Security Presidential Directive 12 (HSPD-12), which includes a favorable background investigation.