What are the responsibilities and job description for the Senior Research Engineer – Industrial and Building Decarbonization End-Use Research Lead position at Argonne National Laboratory?
Job Overview
Argonne National Laboratory seeks a highly experienced and innovative Senior Engineer to lead our research efforts in industrial and building decarbonization portfolio, focusing on end-use applications. This newly created position will be responsible for developing a research portfolio initially focused on residential / commercial / industrial scale heat pumps and enabling the use of low-carbon fuels and no-carbon fuels for hard-to-electrify industrial equipment such as burners, furnaces, combined heat and power, etc. The goal is to establish a world-class research program leveraging Argonne core capabilities in experimental and computational research. The successful candidate will play a pivotal role in nurturing new capabilities that build on our unique strengths, enhancing our research portfolio in this critical domain, and actively engaging with external sponsors to secure funding and foster collaborative partnerships.
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Key Responsibilities
- Carry out a world-class research program for Industrial and building decarbonization, train postdoctoral researchers and students (as appropriate), publish research findings in high-impact journals, present at conferences, and participate in public outreach activities to disseminate knowledge and raise awareness.
- Contribute to the development of a strategic research plan for industrial and building decarbonization aligned with multiple DOE Offices in collaboration with other leaders at the laboratory.
- Perform / guide experimental research and set-up state-of-the-art laboratory for testing of heat pump and industrial equipment with low and no-carbon fuels.
- Perform / guide computational fluid dynamics (CFD) research, develop / improve existing computational tools and transition them to industry.
- Identify emerging trends, opportunities, and challenges in these areas, propose innovative research directions to address them.
- Cultivate relationships with external stakeholders, including government agencies, industry partners, and academic institutions, to secure funding and establish collaborative research initiatives.
Position Requirements
Level Placement
The selected candidate will be placed at the appropriate level (RD3 or RD4) depending upon depth and breadth of relevant knowledge, skills, and experience brought to the position. The requirements for the desired levels are as follows :
Diversity and Inclusion
Argonne National Laboratory is an equal opportunity employer committed to diversity, equity, and inclusion in the workplace. We encourage applications from individuals of all backgrounds and experiences to join our team and contribute to cutting-edge research.
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