AUI Research Fellow

Position Description:

Position Summary

At Associated Universities, Inc. (AUI) we collaborate with the scientific community to plan, build, and operate cutting-edge facilities.

We cultivate excellence, deliver value, enhance education and engage the public. Our expertise focuses on continually improving research and development, user facilities, management and operations, technology incubation, and community engagement through workshop and conference planning.

Here, we are seeking a Research Fellow who will report to the Director of Education, Policy and Social Science Programs, This individual is responsible for conducting research on critical material supply chains, with a focus on modeling and analysis for materials relevant to existing and future batteries. As part of the effort, the individual will lead in the analysis of the flowsheets for critical materials relevant to batteries from extraction to processing with the aim of strengthening the domestic supply chains. The individual and efforts will aim to identify recommendations and priorities to improve market intelligence, transparency, designs, and options for maturing and deploying technologies that can result in improvements to the supply chains for batteries in important domestic applications.

The ideal candidate should be familiar with modeling and analysis techniques that can be applied to the materials supply chain, have an interest in exploring the application of new tools, such as AI/ML (Artificial Intelligence, including Machine Learning), have some understanding of batteries and their application in mobility and storage, and a passion for building up a capability that can help enhance the domestic supply chain of critical materials. The candidate should be able to lead the effort, represent AUI to funding agencies and partner organizations, analyze data, prepare manuscripts for submission to peer-reviewed publications, present papers at scientific meetings, and prepare reports and presentations/papers for group meetings. The candidate will carry out innovative and hands-on independent modeling and analysis work. The job can be fully remote or in Northern Virginia, depending on the candidate.

This Fellow appointment will be awarded initially for a two-year period, renewable for a third year. The location for the position will be based in Northern Virginia. A remote workstation within the United States may be considered for candidates with sufficient experience, who can work independently while still communicating effectively with the team.

What You Will be Doing:

Your key responsibilities and duties will include, but are not limited to:

• Providing research that focuses on analyzing and improving the data and models relevant to the critical materials supply chains. In particular, analyzing the flowsheets for critical materials relevant to batteries, helping identify opportunities to strengthen the domestic supply chains and the market intelligence related to the supply chains, and working with partner organization on prioritizing ideas for improving the industry and the markets.
• Developing and applying analytical approaches, compiling results, and preparing reports, publications, and documentation.
• Serving as the AUI Lead with partners and funding agencies for the work on the critical materials supply chain, and identifying and coordinating the additional human capital and other resources needed.
• The candidate will receive a supportive and enabling environment to develop research projects, grow research collaborations, communicate impactful research outcomes in peer-reviewed journals, and support other related projects within the team’s portfolio.

Work Environment

Work is mission driven, team oriented and typically performed in an office setting within a research or development environment.

Who You Are:

• You have an Advanced degree in science (including economic sciences) or engineering, with a focus on modeling and analysis. If a Post-doc, the PhD degree
• For Post Doc you need no experience
• For Masters - Minimum of 3 years of experience or equivalent preferred

Competency Summary

• Demonstrated understanding of supply chain systems and markets
• Skills and experience with a range of analysis software and tools such as Discrete Event Simulation, System Dynamics, Agent-based Modeling, statistical analysis software and life cycle analysis tools
• Familiarity with techno-economic analysis
• Ability to integrate diverse knowledge, methods, and perspectives to drive analysis and innovation
• Ability to lead research projects, establish collaborations, and work with multidisciplinary research teams
• Skilled oral and written communications including experience in grant proposal writing and ability to develop and synthesize visualizations to effectively communicate analysis results

Total Rewards:

AUI offers a comprehensive total rewards package for this position, subject to eligibility requirements. We are committed to serving our employees and their families with an extensive and competitive compensation and benefits package that supports our employees’ overall well-being and career growth.

Compensation

AUI strives to attract and retain dedicated, highly qualified, competent, and motivated employees by offering competitive compensation and recognition for performance.

Benefits:

AUI’s benefits package addresses the needs of employees and their families with most benefits beginning on the first day of employment. AUI provides excellent paid time off (13 holidays, annual accrual of up to 24 vacation days and 15 sick days, additional time off for doctor/dentist visits, and 8 weeks of paid parental leave). Medical, dental and vision plans are effective on the first day of employment. AUI’s retirement benefit contributes an amount equal to 10 percent of a qualified participant’s base pay with no required employee contribution; we also offer an optional supplemental, tax-deferred plan for employee retirement contributions.

Application Instructions:

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Equal Opportunity Employer Statement:

AUI is an equal opportunity employer. Women, Minorities, Vietnam-Era Veterans, Disabled Veterans, Veterans and Individuals with Disabilities are encouraged to apply. To view our complete statement, please visit http://jobs.jobvite.com/nrao/jobs. If you require reasonable accommodation for any part of the application or hiring process due to a disability, you may submit your request by sending an email to [email protected].