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Organization and Job ID
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Job ID: 303898
Directorate: Fundamental & Computational Sciences
Division: Joint Global Change Research Institute
Group: Integrated Modeling & Energy
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Job Description
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The Joint Global Change Research Institute (JGCRI) in College Park, MD seeks a Post Masters Associate to take a leading role in the development of a new system for estimating and analyzing trends in historical pollutant emissions. The candidate may also contribute to research in energy system modeling, energy technology analysis, international and national climate and energy policy analysis, and related areas. This is a full-time appointment (for up to two years) with benefits.
JGCRI houses an interdisciplinary team dedicated to understanding the problems of global climate change and their potential solutions. JGCRI’s research program includes the continuing development and application of an integrated assessment computer-modeling framework that combines models of the human and Earth systems, including energy and the economy, land-use, agriculture, water, climate, air-pollution, and ecosystems.
JGCRI researchers work with scientists and decision-makers in federal agencies, state governments, industry, foundations, and universities and publish in leading journals. JGCRI researchers are leaders in the international and national climate and global change research communities through prominent roles in forums such as the Intergovernmental Panel on Climate Change (IPCC). Located in College Park, Maryland, JGCRI is a partnership between the Pacific Northwest National Laboratory and the University of Maryland at College Park. The work environment at JGCRI is highly collaborative and interdisciplinary, focused on solutions to one of the world’s most pressing environmental challenges.
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Minimum Requirements
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Candidates must have received a Master's degree within the past two years from an accredited college or university. Minimum overall GPA of 3.0 required.
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Qualifications
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The successful candidate must have an M.S. in engineering, economics, operations research, management science, computer science or related field. GPA of 3.5 preferred.
A solid programing background is required, preferably with some formal training. Demonstrated data analysis experience required. Experience with greenhouse gas or pollutant emissions data (or similarly heterogeneous data sets) is a strong plus. Experience in data processing languages/environments such as R also a plus. Excellent written and oral communication skills and the ability to work in a team environment are necessary. Please attach a cover letter to resume.
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Equal Employment Opportunity
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Pacific Northwest National Laboratory (PNNL) is an Affirmative Action / Equal Opportunity Employer and supports diversity in the workplace. All employment decisions are made without regard to race, color, religion, sex, national origin, age, disability, veteran status, marital or family status, sexual orientation, gender identity, or genetic information. All staff at the Pacific Northwest National Laboratory must be able to demonstrate the legal right to work in the United States.
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