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Research Associate, Economics and Business Department
Posting Number: JR106518
Location: Colorado
Engineering a world of possibilities
The Economics and Business department at Colorado School of Mines (Mines) is hiring for an advanced Research Associate to perform research on the electric sector impacts of spatiotemporal electricity reporting and procurement under different design principles and constraints.
Research tasks will include explorations of the alignment between the signals conveyed through spatiotemporal inventories and the outcome of actions motivated by those inventories. The research associate will perform analysis on the outputs from an electric sector capacity expansion model as well as empirical electricity data, develop conclusions from that analysis, and write academic articles for publication.
Minimum Qualifications:
- Masters degree in Business Administration or Mechanical Engineering
- At least 5 years of experience in Energy Systems research
- Must be familiar with the relevant technical concepts and existing literature in Energy Systems
Equal Opportunity
Through its policies, procedures and resources, Mines complies with federal law, Colorado state law, administrative regulations, executive orders and other legal requirements to prevent discrimination (including harassment or retaliation) within the Mines campus community and to address potential allegations of inequity or concerns for safety.
Annual Rate
$150,000
Mines takes into consideration a combination of candidate's education, training and experience as well as the position's scope and complexity, the discretion and latitude required in the role, work location, and external market and internal value when determining a salary level for potential new employees.
In addition to the amazing benefits mentioned below, Mines continues to show its dedication to its employees by offering an 11% employee contribution through our Mines Defined Contribution Plan and an incredible 12% employer contribution with immediate 100% vesting for our Administrative Faculty positions!
Colorado School of Mines offers a robust portfolio of benefits for all employees.
For this role, that includes:
- Flexible health and dental care options
- Generous sick/vacation time: 13 paid holidays per year - including a week-long winter break for entire campus.
- Fully vested retirement plan on first day of employment, with generous employer contribution
- Tuition benefits (6 credits per year for employees, 50 percent discount for dependents)
- Free RTD Ecopass
All Mines employees also have access to discount programs through the State of Colorado and free tickets for Mines Athletics home games, as well as access to the state-of-the-art Recreation Center (fitness classes and training, swimming pool and more) and equipment rentals through the Outdoor Rec Center. We are proud to have recently opened an on campus daycare center. For more details about benefits at Mines, visit mines.edu/human-resources/benefits.
How to Apply
This posting will close on Tuesday, April 22, 2025. Applicants will be asked to complete an online application and upload a resume. References will not be collected or contacted until later in the selection process and the candidate will be informed before that contact is made.
Contact Dorie Gelber, Human Resources, at dorie.gelber@mines.edu with any questions about this opportunity.
Background Investigation Required Prior to Start
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Mines is an Equal Opportunity/Affirmative Action employer.
Salary : $150,000
