Policy Fellow: U.S. Department of Energy (2024)

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The Energy Efficiency and Renewable Energy (EERE) Science, Technology and Policy (STP) Program serves as a next step in the educational and professional development of scientists and engineers by providing opportunities to participate in policy-related and technical projects at DOE’s Office of Energy Efficiency and Renewable Energy in Washington, D.C. and Golden, CO. Participants will become part of a group of highly-trained scientists and engineers with the education, background, and experience to be part of the workforce that supports the DOE’s mission in the future. You will acquire experience and enrichment in the following areas:

• Gain deep insight into the federal government’s role in the creation and implementation of policies that affect energy technology development
• Contribute to the implementation of energy policies by applyingscientific and technical expertise to the development of solutions for problems in areas of energy efficiency and renewable energy
• Continue youreducation and involvement in areas that support the EERE mission either in a technical or policy-related role
• Introduce policy-related knowledge and interest into research facilities supporting the EERE mission

The U.S. Department of Energy EERE’s Science, Technology, and Policy Program seekstalented and innovativeindividuals to engage in innovation and collaboration inclean energy initiatives. This Fellowshipwill last one year, with the opportunity to renew for additional years at the discretion of the sponsoring office.

Participant Benefits

Selected candidates will receive a competitive stipend. Stipend rates are determined by DOE officials, and are based on the candidate’s academic and professional background. Candidates will also be eligible to receive a stipend supplement to offset the cost of health insurance premiums and relocation of up to $5,000. A travel and research allowance of $10,000 will also be available to participantsfor each appointment year.Extension of the appointment beyond the first year will be subject to satisfactory progress toward completion of the project assignments, and availability of funds.

Nature of the Appointment

The participant will not enter into an employee/employer relationship with ORISE, ORAU, DOE, or any other office or agency.Instead, the participant will be affiliated with ORISE for the administration of the appointment through the ORISE letter of appointment and Terms of Appointment.

This is a continuous posting. Applications will be reviewed on a rolling basis and selected as opportunities become available in various sponsoring offices.

For more information on the EERE Science, Technology, and Policy Program please visit:https://www.energy.gov/eere/education/energy-efficiency-and-renewable-energy-science-technology-and-policy-program

Qualifications

· Be a U.S. Citizen or Lawful Permanent Resident.

· Be currently pursing, or have completed requirements for, a Bachelor’s, Master’s, or Doctoral Degree.

An ideal applicant will have superior academic performance and publication record, strong analytical, research and communication (oral and written) skills and demonstrated capacity for creative thinking, a strong technical background and expertise in an energy-technology-related field, and be interested in being part of a multi-disciplinary, fast-paced environment, focused on energy technology research and development. Experience and knowledge in technology commercialization is desirable, but not required.

A completed application consists of:

• Profile Information
• Application Questions (goals, experiences, and skills relevant to the opportunity)
• Transcript(s) – An unofficial transcript or copy of the student academic records printed by the applicant or by academic advisors from internal institution systems may be submitted. Selected candidate may be required to provide proof of completion of the degree before the appointment can start.
• A current resume/CV
• One Letter of recommendation: Oneletter of recommendation must be submitted on your behalf before selectionsare completed and offers are made.

CV must include the following:

• Applicant Information
• Education History. List all institutions from which you received or expect to receive a degree, beginning with current or most recent institution. Include the name of the academic institution, degree awarded or expected, date of awarded or expected degree, and academic discipline.
• Work and Research Experience. List all work and research experiences beginning with current or most recent. Include the name of the employer, location, position held, and time period involved.
• Leadership Experience. List experiences (e.g., work, civic, volunteer, research) that demonstrate your leadership skills. Detail your role, type of experience, organization, location, and duration.
• Honors and Awards. List in chronological order (most recent first) any awards or public recognitions. Include the name of awarding institution, title of the award or honor, and date of award or honor.
• Publications. List publications in the following order: 1) referee journals; 2) books; 3) published proceedings; 4) non-refereed articles; and 5) patents. Citations must include a) authors; b) year of publication; c) title; d) full name of journal; e) volume number; and f) page number(s).

If you have questions, please send an email toDOE-RPP@orise.orau.gov. Please list the reference code DOE-EERE-STP-GEN-2023-0001 for this opportunity in the subject line of your email.

Eligibility Requirements

• Citizenship:LPR or U.S. Citizen
• Degree:Bachelor’s Degree, Master’s Degree, or Doctoral Degree.
• Academic Level(s):Post-Bachelor’s, Postdoctoral, or Post-Master’s.
• Discipline(s):
  • Chemistry and Materials Sciences(12)
  • Communications and Graphics Design(4)
  • Computer, Information, and Data Sciences(17)
  • Earth and Geosciences(21)
  • Engineering(27)
  • Environmental and Marine Sciences(14)
  • Life Health and Medical Sciences(46)
  • Mathematics and Statistics(11)
  • Other Non-Science & Engineering(6)
  • Physics(16)
  • Science & Engineering-related(2)
  • Social and Behavioral Sciences(28)
• Age:Must be 18 years of age