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Implementation CoordinatorThe Division of Technology, Industry and Economics (DTIE) of the United Nations Environment Programme (UNEP) is looking for a 2-year fulltime Implementation Coordinator of the project on Increasing resource efficiency in international supply chains following a life cycle approach. The duty station of the position is UNEP DTIE in Paris, France. The implementation coordinator reports to the Head of the Integrated Resource Management Unit within the Sustainable Consumption and Production Branch and the Coordinator of the UNEP/SETAC Life Cycle Initiative. The focus of the job is to help implementing the project on Increasing resource efficiency in international supply chain following a life cycle approach with an overall vision of a world where life cycle approaches are mainstreamed. The main tasks include the management and monitoring of the activities related to the project and the coordination and organization of capacity building activities and pilot projects in export-oriented economies including emerging economies and developing countries. Candidates should have 5-years working experience in management of environmental related projects including 3 years activities on life cycle approaches or value chain management and international experience. Applications for the position will be accepted until 30 December in a UN application form and joined by a cover letter. If you know of any qualified candidates, please encourage them to apply. The terms of reference of the vacancy announcement can be found here: http://lcinitiative.unep.fr/includes/file.asp?site=lcinit&file=1B36930D-E0AC-4BFF-958E-6D9C8863684A For further information about the position, please be so kind and contact Sonia Valdivia via email: sonia.valdivia@unep.org |
EERE Postdoctoral Research AwardsThe Energy Efficiency and Renewable Energy (EERE) Postdoctoral Research Awards support EERE's mission in energy efficiency and renewable energy by offering recent Ph.D. recipients* the opportunity to conduct applied research at universities, national laboratories, and other research facilities. The objective of the EERE Postdoctoral Research Awards is to create the next generation of scientific leaders in energy efficiency and renewable energy by attracting the best scientists and engineers to pursue breakthrough technologies in a highly prestigious postdoctoral research program. To meet this objective, EERE Research Participants will have access to unique education and training opportunities, top scientists in their field, and state-of-the-art projects and equipment. As a result, innovative technologies will be developed that will have a real impact on the economy by providing energy efficient and affordable technologies; in the environment by providing clean energy technologies; and in the quality of life for all Americans by enhancing their energy choices. *Applicants without a Ph.D. may be considered for the Water Power topic area. EERE Postdoctoral Research Award Application Deadline: February 28, 2013 The Office of Energy Efficiency and Renewable Energy (EERE) works to strengthen the United States' energy security, environmental quality, and economic vitality in public-private partnerships. EERE's research and development mission is supported by a portfolio of energy efficiency and renewable energy technologies. The 2013 EERE Postdoctoral Research Awards are sponsored by the following EERE Programs: Research opportunities will be awarded to qualified applicants to work on collaborative applied research of mutual interest to the applicant, the host facility, and the EERE Program sponsoring the award. The award will provide an annual stipend, allowances for health insurance and research-related expenses, and limited reimbursement for relocation expenses. An Annual Research Meeting for participants will be organized and hosted by EERE. The EERE Postdoctoral Research Awards are administered by the Oak Ridge Institute for Science and Education (ORISE) in collaboration with EERE. ORISE is responsible for the implementation of the program, processing applications, the review and notification processes, and management of payments to participants. |
post-doctoral position - Marine Fuels Life Cycle AnalystTechnology Assessment of Advanced Vehicle Technologies and New Transportation Fuels Argonne National Laboratory (ANL) has been conducting assessments of advanced vehicle technologies and new transportation fuels over the last 25 years. In recent years, ANL has worked closely with auto, and energy industries, as well as governmental agencies, to evaluate energy and environmental effects of advanced vehicle technologies and new transportation fuels. The GREET (Greenhouse gases, Regulated Emissions, and Energy use in Transportation) model is developed at Argonne. It estimates energy use and emissions on a life-cycle basis for various vehicle/fuel systems. The GREET model has more than 20,000 registered users worldwide. For more information about the GREET model, see http://greet.es.anl.gov/. ANL continues to expand its assessments of vehicle technologies and new fuels. Current research efforts cover vehicle technologies such as improved conventional engine technologies, hybrid electric vehicles, battery-powered electric vehicles, and fuel-cell vehicles and transportation fuels such as natural gas-based fuels, bio-ethanol, biodiesel, and hydrogen, as well as petroleum fuels. Fuels for airplanes and marine vessels are current research subjects as well. A post-doctoral position is now open for a Marine Fuels Life Cycle Analyst. The candidate will examine energy consumption, greenhouse gas emissions and air emissions during the production and utilization of conventional and biologically-derived fuels for marine vessels. A number of feedstocks will be considered for the biologically-derived fuels as well as conventional and unconventional crude oil. The candidate is expected to extract data on the life cycle of conventional and bio marine fuels from feedstock production to fuel combustion from the technical literature and interactions with other national laboratories, academia, industry, and other organizations. The candidate will also examine energy and emission performance of marine vessels powered by different fuels. The candidate will translate these data into metrics including energy consumption, greenhouse gas emissions, and criteria air pollutants per, for example, volume of fuel produced and used. The candidate will work with colleagues within Argonne's Systems Assessment Group to expand the GREET model with the new data to support expansion of the model's capability to model marine fuel pathways. The candidate will examine other key issues pertaining to transportation fuels life cycle analysis including and the handling of co-products. Qualified individuals should have a Ph.D. in chemical engineering, mechanical engineering, environmental sciences, or other related areas and be familiar with energy and environmental impacts of fuel production and use. A good knowledge of marine vessels and their characteristics is also desirable. Candidates should have computer programming skills in MS Excel and Visual Basic. Good oral and written communication skills are also required. Argonne National Laboratory is an equal opportunity employer and we value diversity in our work force. For further information, contact Dr. Jennifer Dunn at (630) 252-4667 or at jdunn@anl.gov. |
Assistant Professor in Sustainability StudiesRoosevelt University is seeking an Assistant Professor in Sustainability Studies for a tenure-track position beginning August 15th, 2013. Applicants should have the ability to teach multiple courses in the Sustainability Studies (SUST) undergraduate curriculum as well as interdisciplinary social and/or natural science seminars to adult learners in the Professional and Liberal Studies (PLS) program. Teaching load is six courses per year. Courses are offered at Roosevelt's Chicago and Schaumburg campuses as well as online. (1) Teaching courses within the SUST major as well as adult general education seminars with the PLS program. (2) Assisting with SUST program development through curriculum enhancement and assessment, service learning project development, community outreach, and online social media writing. (3) Maintaining an active scholarly research program within one's academic discipline and/or the emerging field of sustainability studies. (4) Advising undergraduate students. (5) Performing departmental, college, university, and professional service. Roosevelt's Sustainability Studies program, founded in 2010, is the first of its kind in the Chicago region. Housed within the Evelyn T. Stone College of Professional Studies, it maintains a close relationship with the College's PLS program, a longstanding leader in educating returning adult students. Roosevelt University was founded in 1945 on the principle that higher education should be available to all academically qualified students. Today, Roosevelt is the fourth most ethnically diverse college in the Midwest (U.S. News and World Report, 2013) and a national leader in preparing students to assume meaningful, purposeful roles in the global community. Our dedicated faculty and administrators would like to know how your talents can contribute to our success. Minimum Qualifications: PhD or terminal degree in a sustainability-related discipline (or interdisciplinary field) within the natural or social sciences. Active scholarly research program and the ability to apply research to the classroom and communicate findings to a general audience. Evidence of excellence and versatility in teaching. Ability to teach with technology and in multiple formats (such as hybrid and online courses). Understanding of interdisciplinary teaching and curriculum development. Preferred Qualifications Expertise in multiple areas within sustainability, especially urban agriculture, energy and climate change, waste and recycling, etc. Experience in service learning initiatives and/or academic program development. Experience with both adult and traditional-age students. Enthusiasm for teaching general education seminars as well as more specialized SUST courses. Experience teaching critical thinking, research, and writing. Required Applicant Documents: Curriculum Vitae, References, Letter of Interest Special Instructions to Applicants: For More Information: Consult the SUST website (http://www.roosevelt.edu/ETS/Programs/SustainabilityStudies.aspx) for details on the program's curriculum. Applicants may address questions to the search committee chair, Professor Michael Bryson (mbryson@roosevelt.edu). Application deadline is December 1, 2012. Position begins on August 15, 2013. Click here to apply for this position. |
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