Author: Darius Isaiah Craig

RWE Renewables Americas LLC, Austin, Vereinigte Staaten (US)
To start as soon as possible, Full time, Permanent

Functional area: Commercial

RWE is looking for a Manager, Commercial Analysis to join our team, Commercial Analysis Americas. The team / the Commercial Analysis manager is responsible to provide commercial inputs to the financial decisions such as investment, acquisition, divestment, PPA execution, etc. to fulfill the growth plan of RWE Renewables, 5 billion euros investment by 2022.

Responsibilities:

• Adhere to our company’s values and behaviors, attend to relevant industry events and represent the company
• Provide market insights on short/medium/long-term development in various power markets (ERCOT, PJM, MISO, NYISO, CAISO, etc.) and various commodities (power, ancillary service, capacity, renewable energy certificates, natural gas, etc.), based on clear understanding of market fundamentals, regulatory development, renewable penetrations, storage / demand response growth, etc.
• Steer Power Purchase Agreement (PPA) pricing, modeling, and negotiation strategies based on strong analytic support for pricing and structuring. Understand PPA structures and scheduling & settlement requirements clearly and quantify key commercial risks linked to the fundamental market developments, renewable penetrations, regulatory development, etc.
• Develop / maintain the internal / external price forecasts and Statistical Learning Models in Python, MATLAB, or R, to provide the quantitative and qualitative forecasts and the key insights for the future development of market price, supply, or demand.
• Perform data / statistical analysis using large amounts of data, visualize and communicate key insights. Most of tasks of this position will requires advanced data analytic skills, handling large amount of data like hourly / sub-hourly wind / solar generation and market prices and visualization of the key insights / knowledge obtained from the analysis

Qualifications:

• Solid understanding of power market fundamentals and commodity market risks
• Strong quantitative skills, paying attentions to details but not losing key messages
• Statistical data analysis using one of the computation tools like R, MATLAB, or Python, visualize the highly complex concepts in a simple way
• Programming skills C# or Visual Basic, database skills plus
• Minimum 3 year industrial or research experiences in power and commodity markets
• Master degree required (preferably in electrical engineering, mathematics or other quantitative discipline)

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The Department of Naval Architecture and Marine Engineering at the University of Michigan is seeking outstanding candidates for two or more tenured/tenure-track faculty positions; details are posted here. 

Exceptional applicants in all areas relevant to naval architecture, marine engineering, ocean and marine-environmental engineering, and the blue economy will be considered. In particular, applicants having degrees in related fields – such as but not limited to mechanical, aerospace, electrical, computer, and civil engineering – whose work is relevant to naval architecture and marine engineering are encouraged to apply. 

How to Apply

Applicants should include a curriculum vitae, a brief statement of present and future research plans, a statement of teaching experience and interests, a diversity statement, and the names of at least three persons who can provide letters of recommendation in their application.

Applications will be considered as they are received. However, for full consideration, applications must be received by January 5, 2022.

Please send any comments or inquiries to NAMEfacultysearch@umich.edu

Job Summary

The Department of Naval Architecture and Marine Engineering at the University of Michigan, Ann Arbor, invites applications for one or more full-time, tenure track, faculty positions at the assistant, associate, or full professor level.

The department seeks candidates with research interests in any aspect(s) of naval architecture and marine engineering, including disciplines relevant to the blue economy such as ocean and marine-environmental engineering. Thus, candidates having degrees in related fields – such as but not limited to mechanical, aerospace, electrical, computer, and civil engineering – whose work is relevant to naval architecture and marine engineering will be fully considered.

Required Qualifications*

Candidates are required to have a doctoral degree in a relevant discipline. The successful candidate is expected to establish an independent research program and to contribute effectively to the department’s undergraduate and graduate teaching programs. The College of Engineering is especially interested in candidates who can contribute, through their research, teaching and/or service, to the diversity and excellence of the academic community.

Desired Qualifications*

We are looking for candidates who will lead educational and research responses to the challenges of the coming decade. Our strategic plan strives to anticipate the global, technological and educational changes ahead, and position our institution to lead the evolution of 21st-century engineering research and education for the benefit of the common good. Over the coming years, we will focus on three pillars of excellence – research, education and culture – pushing ourselves to be innovative, daring and forward-thinking in our service to society. Providing the foundation for these pillars will be our core values, and the people and spaces that enable our work.

The University of Michigan is a non-discriminatory/affirmative action employer and is responsive to the needs of dual career families.

Additional Information

Michigan Engineering provides scientific and technological leadership to the people of the world. We seek to improve the quality of life by developing intellectually curious and socially conscious minds, creating collaborative solutions to societal problems, and promoting an inclusive and innovative community of service for the common good.

The mission of the University of Michigan is to serve the people of Michigan and the world through preeminence in creating, communicating, preserving and applying knowledge, art and academic values, and in developing leaders and citizens who will challenge the present and enrich the future.

Application Deadline

Job openings are posted for a minimum of seven calendar days.  The review and selection process may begin as early as the eighth day after posting. This opening may be removed from posting boards and filled anytime after the minimum posting period has ended.

U-M COVID-19 Vaccination Policy

COVID-19 vaccinations are now required for all University of Michigan students, faculty and staff across all three campuses, including Michigan Medicine.  This includes those working or learning remotely.  More information on this policy is available on the Campus Blueprint website or the U-M Dearborn and U-M Flint websites.Applications are due by January 5, 2022, to ensure full consideration.

Questions are welcomed concerning this faculty search and can be sent to namefacultysearch@umich.edu

The Department of Mechanical Engineering in the Faculty of Applied Science at the University of British Columbia (Vancouver campus) has openings for Tenure-Track Assistant Professor positions in Advanced Manufacturing. They are particularly interested in applicants with expertise in industrial robotics and automation, robot assisted manufacturing, precision manufacturing and metrology.

Applications must be submitted online at https://ubc.wd10.myworkdayjobs.com/en-US/ubcfacultyjobs/job/UBC- Vancouver-Campus/Assistant-Professor-in-Advanced-Manufacturing-1_JR4447.

 Please see the detailed information in the attached file.

The Department of Mechanical Engineering (M.E.), University of Michigan (U-M), Ann Arbor, seeks outstanding applicants for full-time, tenured or tenure-track, faculty positions. Underrepresented minorities and women are strongly encouraged to apply. The positions are open for either junior or senior-level appointments. The focus of this search is for candidates in all areas of mechanical engineering whose work includes an equity-centered component, including work that addresses anti-racism, inclusion, equity, or other topics. Prior record of equity-centered mechanical engineering is valued but not essential for junior applicants. The candidates’ research, teaching, and inclusion statements should define equity-centered mechanical engineering as it applies towards their career goals.

Applicants should have an earned Ph.D. degree in mechanical engineering or an appropriate field. We seek scholars who will provide inspiration, leadership, and impact in research, teaching, and service. To
ensure full consideration, candidates are encouraged to apply now and before November 1, 2021, as applications will be reviewed immediately upon receipt. 
All applicants should submit, in PDF format:
(1) a detailed c.v., 
(2) statements on research and teaching
and contributions to diversity, equity, and inclusion (prior and/or proposed work related to equity-centered
mechanical engineering can be captured in any or all of these statements),(3) up to three representativepublications, and (4) the names and contact information of at least three references. 
Applications must be submitted electronically at http://me.engin.umich.edu/facultysearch.

You can find more details about this posting in the flyer attached.

Research Analyst: Electric Sector Simulation Modeling
For Analysis of Environmental Policy, Energy Policy, and Infrastructure Investment

Location: Resources for the Future in Washington, DC
(In-person is optional until our office fully re-opens. Then in-person.)

Resources for the Future (RFF) is seeking a full-time Research Analyst. Research Analysts are essential members of the RFF Research and Policy Engagement team. They are responsible for technical work that, under the direction of RFF Fellows, allows for the production of compelling and impactful research that aligns with RFF’s mission of improving environmental, energy and natural resource decisions through impartial economic research and policy engagement.

The successful applicant will further develop and utilize the Engineering, Economic, and Environmental Electricity Simulation Tool (E4ST). E4ST is a sophisticated power system simulation software package for predicting the effects of environmental policies, other electricity policies, new transmission lines, and more. It projects power system operation and generator construction and retirement in successive years. It uses an unusually detailed, realistic transmission system model. If interested, you may read more about it at E4ST.com. This position provides strong preparation for doctoral programs and for research and analytical jobs, such as in academia, industry, and consulting. The work of RFF research analysts and their colleagues at RFF is often published in academic journals, and many former RFF research analysts have successfully obtained graduate degrees in the most selective Ph.D. programs in their fields. Salary is competitive (high $40Ks). The position is open now and we prefer to hire someone to start soon. However, those not available until the end of 2021 or spring/early summer 2022 should still apply. We plan to start scheduling interviews by October 18, 2021. However, we will leave the ad up, and continue to review applications, until the position is filled.

Resources for the Future (RFF) is an independent, nonprofit research institution in Washington, DC. RFF’s research and engagement activities center on the economics of: (1) designing smart emissions reduction strategies; (2) confronting risks and building resilience; and (3) cross-cutting issues and strategies. RFF seeks impact with decision makers in key venues, including at the federal, state, and international levels, and with the business community. Much of RFF’s current work is focused on strategies for addressing the climate challenge.

Specific Responsibilities:

• Understand, use, update, and improve the E4ST software, the extensive associated input datasets, and their documentation.
• Interpret, check, and use model outputs.
• Participate in analysis and writing for journal papers, memos, and presentations that use E4ST. This often has evolved toward an increasing role as an author.
• The job might also involve participating in other RFF research work. This might include work with another RFF power sector model, Haiku, which has different strengths.

Typical education: Bachelor’s or Master’s degree in a relevant field, such as economics, engineering, mathematics, computer science, or natural sciences.

Typical prior work/internship/research experience: 0-3 years.

Desirable Skills:

• Software development. The successful applicant will have to understand, use, maintain, modify, document, and add features to the extensive code that makes up E4ST. Proficiency in coding in one or more languages, for example MATLAB, GAMS, Python, STATA, or R, is essential. The E4ST power sector model is coded in MATLAB, but we believe that software development skills are often largely transferable from one language to another.
• At least a basic understanding of constrained linear optimization. E4ST simulates the operation of the power system by employing a modified version of the type of optimization problem that power system operators solve to decide how to operate the power system. Drawing on principles of optimization, the successful applicant will have to be able to interpret the results and check for results that might indicate a problem.
• Ability to work with and without supervision in a careful and conscientious manner.
• Ability to communicate clearly in writing.
• Training or experience in any of the following is a plus but is not necessary: computer science, economics, and electrical engineering.

To Apply: https://www.paycomonline.net/v4/ats/web.php/jobs/ViewJobDetails?job=82929&clientkey=6F2AC920A789A528ADE40C4F938057D6

Fill out the online application and provide a resume and your post-secondary academic transcript(s). Unofficial transcripts are acceptable at this stage. Cover letters and references are optional at this stage. References will not be contacted without advance notice to the candidate. Email hr@rff.org if you encounter an application difficulty.

For other RFF job openings ranging from PhD-level jobs to summer internships, and to sign up for RFF job opening alerts, visit https://www.rff.org/careers/.

Research Analyst: Electric Sector Simulation Modeling
For Analysis of Environmental Policy, Energy Policy, and Infrastructure Investment

Location: Resources for the Future in Washington, DC
(In-person is optional until our office fully re-opens. Then in-person.)

Resources for the Future (RFF) is seeking a full-time Research Analyst. Research Analysts are essential members of the RFF Research and Policy Engagement team. They are responsible for technical work that, under the direction of RFF Fellows, allows for the production of compelling and impactful research that aligns with RFF’s mission of improving environmental, energy and natural resource decisions through impartial economic research and policy engagement.

The successful applicant will further develop and utilize the Engineering, Economic, and Environmental Electricity Simulation Tool (E4ST). E4ST is a sophisticated power system simulation software package for predicting the effects of environmental policies, other electricity policies, new transmission lines, and more. It projects power system operation and generator construction and retirement in successive years. It uses an unusually detailed, realistic transmission system model. If interested, you may read more about it at E4ST.com. This position provides strong preparation for doctoral programs and for research and analytical jobs, such as in academia, industry, and consulting. The work of RFF research analysts and their colleagues at RFF is often published in academic journals, and many former RFF research analysts have successfully obtained graduate degrees in the most selective Ph.D. programs in their fields. Salary is competitive (high $40Ks). The position is open now and we prefer to hire someone to start soon. However, those not available until the end of 2021 or spring/early summer 2022 should still apply. We plan to start scheduling interviews by October 18, 2021. However, we will leave the ad up, and continue to review applications, until the position is filled.

Resources for the Future (RFF) is an independent, nonprofit research institution in Washington, DC. RFF’s research and engagement activities center on the economics of: (1) designing smart emissions reduction strategies; (2) confronting risks and building resilience; and (3) cross-cutting issues and strategies. RFF seeks impact with decision makers in key venues, including at the federal, state, and international levels, and with the business community. Much of RFF’s current work is focused on strategies for addressing the climate challenge.

Specific Responsibilities:

• Understand, use, update, and improve the E4ST software, the extensive associated input datasets, and their documentation.
• Interpret, check, and use model outputs.
• Participate in analysis and writing for journal papers, memos, and presentations that use E4ST. This often has evolved toward an increasing role as an author.
• The job might also involve participating in other RFF research work. This might include work with another RFF power sector model, Haiku, which has different strengths.

Typical education: Bachelor’s or Master’s degree in a relevant field, such as economics, engineering, mathematics, computer science, or natural sciences.

Typical prior work/internship/research experience: 0-3 years.

Desirable Skills:

• Software development. The successful applicant will have to understand, use, maintain, modify, document, and add features to the extensive code that makes up E4ST. Proficiency in coding in one or more languages, for example MATLAB, GAMS, Python, STATA, or R, is essential. The E4ST power sector model is coded in MATLAB, but we believe that software development skills are often largely transferable from one language to another.
• At least a basic understanding of constrained linear optimization. E4ST simulates the operation of the power system by employing a modified version of the type of optimization problem that power system operators solve to decide how to operate the power system. Drawing on principles of optimization, the successful applicant will have to be able to interpret the results and check for results that might indicate a problem.
• Ability to work with and without supervision in a careful and conscientious manner.
• Ability to communicate clearly in writing.
• Training or experience in any of the following is a plus but is not necessary: computer science, economics, and electrical engineering.

To Apply: https://www.paycomonline.net/v4/ats/web.php/jobs/ViewJobDetails?job=82929&clientkey=6F2AC920A789A528ADE40C4F938057D6

Fill out the online application and provide a resume and your post-secondary academic transcript(s). Unofficial transcripts are acceptable at this stage. Cover letters and references are optional at this stage. References will not be contacted without advance notice to the candidate. Email hr@rff.org if you encounter an application difficulty.

For other RFF job openings ranging from PhD-level jobs to summer internships, and to sign up for RFF job opening alerts, visit https://www.rff.org/careers/.

Duke University is seeking early-career faculty applicants (targeting assistant or associate professor positions) in Mechanical Engineering and Materials Science, as well as other science and technology related disciplines. We have multiple faculty positions available through the support of the Duke Science and Technology signature initiative, which seeks to hire young faculty in STEM fields. 

Key areas of broad interest for the hiring initiative include materials science (e.g., materials for energy and sustainability, metamaterials, biomaterials, and interface with machine learning and artificial intelligence), computing (e.g., artificial intelligence and machine learning, quantum computing, autonomous systems, internet of things, and cyber security/privacy), and resilience (e.g., understanding/controlling how biological systems adapt to stress and trauma). We are particularly focused on candidates involved with multidisciplinary research (possibly connecting among multiple departments). More information about the Mechanical Engineering and Materials Science department (https://mems.duke.edu) and Materials Initiative (https://dmi.duke.edu) at Duke can be found at the listed links.

One hallmark of our culture at Duke is a high level of collaborative, multidisciplinary research, and we seek individuals who would be great collaborators. We are also a vibrant community with an emphasis on diverse representation among our students, staff, and faculty. We particularly encourage women and underrepresented minority applicants to apply for these faculty positions. 

The full search announcement with application instructions is at https://research.duke.edu/dst-faculty-search). Applications will be reviewed on an ongoing basis and timely submission is encouraged.

If you have any questions, please contact us at: MEMS.DSTsearch@duke.edu

Rowan ECE Invites Applications for Full Time Instructor Positions With a dramatic increase in undergraduate and graduate enrollment, a new Ph.D. program, and a new building that allows us to significantly expand our teaching and research infrastructure, our nationally ranked (#16 in 2022 list of best undergraduate programs) Electrical and Computer Engineering (ECE) Department at Rowan University is growing. To support this growth, we invite applications from innovative teachers, committed to excellence in both teaching and research to join our dedicated family of faculty members. Over the next few years, we are planning to add several faculty members to our department. This year, we are searching for multiple full-time lecturer positions. Full-Time Lecturer (Instructor)To apply click: go.rowan.edu/joinrowanece21FTECE Department at Rowan invites applications for non-tenure-track, full-time teaching positions with flexible starting time either in January 2022 or September 1, 2022. The successful candidates will be responsible for teaching innovative and project-based courses in the electrical and computer engineering curriculum. Applicants with expertise in all fundamental areas of electrical and computer engineering are invited to apply, however, our priority areas are as follows: Circuits & ElectronicsDigital and embedded systems, computer architecture,Signal processing & modern communication systems, andControl systems,VLSI Design Electromagnetics The Department greatly values experiential and project-based learning, integrating emerging topics and technologies into the curriculum, and provides an outstanding, state-of-the-art array of equipment, instrument, rapid prototyping, fabrication, and computational resources to support such activities. Our dedication to project-based learning is reflected in our curriculum, as all our courses have lab/project components. As a result, we seek individuals who share this dedication, have the skills and passion to develop innovative hands-on lab projects or other experiential learning activities using appropriate modern tools, and the ability to integrate such projects/activities into the course content. The position also includes service responsibilities, such as helping with the department’s assessment activities. Therefore, any experience with assessment, pedagogy, and scholarship of engineering education would be very valuable (but not required). The successful candidate will also have the opportunity to be involved with student projects in the Rowan Engineering Clinic sequence, and optionally (if interested), contribute to the scholarly activities of our faculty and students. The appointment is non-tenure track, but renewable with multi-year contracts, based on performance, departmental needs, and university and budgetary approvals. Applicants must have current, legal authorization to work in the United States. Candidates must havea minimum of M.S. degree in electrical, computer, or related engineering (Ph.D. is preferred – candidates in their last year of PhD studies are also welcome to apply),strong commitment to excellence in teaching, with a genuine interest in student-centered education and student mentoring, excellent communications skills with the ability and desire to work with a diverse group of multi-disciplinary student and faculty teams, sincere commitment to diversity, equity and inclusion Ideal candidates are those who also share our dedication to project-based learning embrace interdisciplinary collaborations, have experience or interest in developing and implementing effective and efficient assessment protocols, have a proven record of, or exceptional potential for developing innovative pedagogical approaches, courses, labs, and projects for a modern ECE curriculum. Successful candidates joining our family will teach core and elective ECE courses at the primarily undergraduate level, develop innovative curriculum components, including new courses in emerging areas, mentor and advise students as well as student clubs and organizations, help with Department’s assessment efforts, contribute to our service activities to further our collective mission and vision at the department, college, and university levels. Rowan University is experiencing tremendous growth at all levels. As a comprehensive research university with nearly 20,000 students enrolled in fourteen colleges and schools, including two medical schools, Rowan is the premier institution of higher education in Southern New Jersey. The College of Engineering, created with a $100M gift by Henry and Betty Rowan in 1992, enrolls over 1600 students in six departments. U.S. News & World Report consistently ranks the College among the nation’s best for undergraduate engineering education (#19 in 2022 rankings).  Review of applications will begin immediately and continue until the positions are filled. Applications received by November 15, 2021 will be given full and priority consideration, for a start date of either January or September 2022 based on the successful candidate’s availability. For full consideration, applications should include – at a minimum – the below-listed items: a cover letter summarizing qualifications and the applicant’s interest in the position, current and detailed CV, statement of teaching interests (specifically including the list of courses the applicant feels most qualified to teach, as well as your teaching philosophy and commitment to diversity & inclusion), and names and contact information for three to five references. Applications are only accepted online at the following link (which may request additional information): https://go.rowan.edu/joinrowanece21FT  Questions can be directed to polikar@rowan.edu, Dr. Robi Polikar, Department Head, Electrical & Computer Engineering.Rowan University greatly values inclusion, diversity, and equity, and is committed to equal opportunity in employment. Applications from women, minorities, and members of all underrepresented groups are welcome and strongly encouraged. The applicant must have appropriate legal status to work in the US at the time of appointment. All positions are contingent upon budget appropriations.