DOE-STP Office of Policy-Industrial Technologies Analysis Fellow

The U.S. Department of Energy (DOE) Science, Technology and Policy Program is designed to provide opportunities for students, postgraduates, established scientists, and faculty to participate in programs, projects, and activities at the Department. Fellows will receive hands-on experience that provides an understanding of the mission, operations, and culture of DOE. As a result, fellows will gain deep insight into the federal government's role in the creation and implementation of energy technology policies; apply their scientific, policy and technical knowledge to the development of solutions to issues of importance to the DOE, and continue their education and involvement in areas that support the DOE mission either in a technical or policy-related role

Industrial Technologies Analysis Fellow

The Department of Energy’s (DOE) Office of Policy (OP) is leading analysis and supporting the coordination of joint activities across the research, development, demonstration and deployment (RDD&D) spectrum to reduce emissions in the industrial sector and increase U.S. competitiveness. With 30% of primary energy-related emissions attributable to the industrial sector, the enhanced coordination that the Office of Policy will provide plays an important role in supporting the reduction of U.S. CO2 emissions by 50% by 2030 (compared to 2005 levels) and achieving net-zero carbon emissions by 2050.  Industrial subsectors of interest include petrochemicals, chemicals, metals, cement and concrete, pulp and paper, food and beverage. Technology areas of interest include carbon capture, process electrification, energy efficiency, and hydrogen.

The Office of Policy is seeking an Industrial Technologies Analysis Fellow to learn about the overall enhanced coordination of activities across multiple offices within the Department of Energy and with other agencies and external stakeholders. The Industrial Technologies Analysis Fellow will participate alongside the Industrial Technologies Senior Advisor in the Office of Policy under the guidance of the Chairs of the Industrial Technologies Joint Strategy Team from the Office of Manufacturing and Energy Supply Chains, Office of Industrial Efficiency and Decarbonization and the Office of Clean Energy Demonstrations.

Fellowship Activities

OP is seeking a talented and passionate fellow interested in participating on strategic, analytic, and policy efforts aimed at decarbonizing the industrial sector. The fellow will collaborate closely with multiple staff across DOE—including several former fellows—and will develop a broad understanding of the potential of new technologies and current barriers to technology deployment. This fellowship will last one year, with the opportunity to renew for additional years at the discretion of the sponsoring office. You will have the opportunity to learn how to: 

• Facilitate engagement and collaborate with other DOE programs and offices, participating in office-wide or interoffice initiatives, task forces, or tech teams (e.g. the Energy Earthshots and other Joint Strategy Teams). 
• Assess modeling, analytical, and data development work across DOE and other agencies, identify enhancement opportunities and contribute to development of world class analytical capabilities. 
• Participate in reviewing and providing input on technical reports, analysis, roadmaps, research proposals, and other technical documents. 
• Participate in preparing and presenting briefings to upper management, external offices, and at conferences. 
• Interface with technical, policy, and business leaders from academia, national labs, the private sector, and other government agencies (e.g. through interagency working groups). 
• Participate in the planning and execution of workshops, webinars, and other stakeholder events or initiatives as needed. 

Under the guidance of a mentor, learning opportunities include: 

• Utilizing scientific expertise to engage decision-makers in the areas of energy efficiency policy, planning, research, development, and communication for industrial energy efficiency and decarbonization. 
• Analyzing data and using technoeconomic or macroeconomic models to understand the potential impacts of program and policy decisions. 
• Providing input for analysis and strategies for industrial decarbonization and economic opportunities. 
• Assessing the potential for commercial deployment of industrial technologies focused on efficiency and decarbonization. 
• Learning to become a technical resource for integrated coordinated planning and programs. 
• Engaging with industry, research, academic, and other government stakeholders to define areas of need for decarbonization of the industrial sector. 

Through these activities, fellows will participate in establishing and nurturing the critical link between DOE decision-makers and other scientific professionals to uphold public policy. 

Nature of 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