Distinguished Postdoctoral Fellows Program - Clean Energy Institute

Position Overview

School / Campus / College: College of Engineering

Organization: Chemical Engineering

Title: Distinguished Postdoctoral Fellows Program - Clean Energy Institute

Position Details

Position Description

The UW Clean Energy Institute invites innovative researchers to apply for full-time postdoctoral fellowship positions at the rank of Postdoctoral Scholar Fellow at the University of Washington in Seattle. 

You will conduct research at the Washington Clean Energy Testbeds alongside world class faculty from University of Washington, and the opportunity to receive joint mentorship from partners at the National Renewable Energy Lab, Pacific Northwest National Laboratory, or an industry user of the Washington Clean Energy Testbeds.

This position is a full-time 100% FTE, 12-month, Postdoctoral Scholar position **. Reappointment for an additional 1-2 years is possible depending upon mutual agreement and funding availability.

Applications will be accepted on a rolling basis, with first review of applications beginning September 6th. 

** Postdoctoral scholars are represented by UAW 4121 and are subject to the collective bargaining agreement, unless agreed exclusion criteria apply. For more information, please visit the University of Washington Labor Relations website at https://hr.uw.edu/labor/academic-and-student-unions/uaw-postdocs/uaw-postdoc-contract

Qualifications

Achieving a carbon neutral economy in the coming decades requires innovative scientific and technological solutions. It also requires understanding the attitudes, policies, and community dynamics associated with economic deployment of these technologies in equitable ways, as well as an assessment of the impacts (Life Cycle Assessment, recycling processes, circular economy) of rapidly scaling new energy technologies and innovative systems integration approaches that will ensure reliable, low carbon electricity supplies.

The University of Washington Clean Energy Institute invites exceptionally talented researchers who have recently received their PhD degree (or foreign equivalent) to join CEI scholars, and their partners at affiliated national labs and industry, in pursuing these objectives.

Successful candidates will have an outstanding record of scientific achievement as judged, in part, by their research publications and technology commercialization in their fields, and quality of proposed research plans. We particularly encourage applications in the following areas:

• • Lifecycle Assessment and/or circular economy for emerging PV technologies
  • Lifecycle Assessment and/or circular economy for emerging advanced battery technologies
  • Advanced PV manufacturing science and technology
  • Advanced battery manufacturing science and technology
  • Renewable Grid Systems
  • Energy Equity and Justice
  • Energy Policy
• Applicants must have earned a PhD, or foreign equivalent, by the date of appointment.

• Prospective fellows should identify a UW faculty member or a collaborating group of UW faculty to serve as a host. It is also encouraged to get letters of support from national laboratory technical staff or industrial staff members.

• Applicants are encouraged to consult the list of CEI Member Faculty for assistance, though nominations from any UW faculty member will be accepted.

Instructions

1. Cover letter briefly describing qualifications, research interests, professional goals, and specific interest in this position.
2. CV including a list of publications, patents, and other relevant products; include only published on in press papers.
3. A proposed host mentor, or group of mentors at the UW, UW + partnering national laboratory, or UW + industrial partner (Co- mentoring is encouraged but not required).
4. A brief letter of support from the proposed UW host that they have the space and programmatic capacity to support the Fellow’s proposed research program. Letters of support should also be encouraged from the partnering national laboratory or industrial partner, if co-mentoring is proposed.
5. Research project summary: Applicants should include a one page summary of the research they intend to conduct when affiliated with CEI, or jointly between CEI and a partnering U.S. national laboratory.
6. Note applicants in the areas of Lifecycle Assessment and/ or circular economy for emerging PV technologies, Lifecycle Assessment and/or circular economy for emerging advanced battery technologies, advanced PV manufacturing, and advanced battery manufacturing are particularly encouraged.
7. 3 letters of reference/Contact information (name, position, email) for 3 references.
8. Diversity Statement: A one-page description of your contributions to and vision for promoting justice, equity, diversity, and inclusion.
9. Sexual Misconduct Disclosure Form: State law requires that the University of Washington obtain the Disclosure of Sexual

Misconduct declaration signed by the candidate. The declaration will require you to disclose any substantiated findings of sexual misconduct, to authorize current and past employers to disclose to the UW any sexual misconduct currently being investigated and/or committed by you, and to release current and past employers from any liability.

Equal Employment Opportunity Statement

University of Washington is an affirmative action and equal opportunity employer. All qualified applicants will receive consideration for employment without regard to race, color, creed, religion, national origin, sex, sexual orientation, marital status, pregnancy, genetic information, gender identity or expression, age, disability, or protected veteran status.

Benefits Information

A summary of benefits associated with this title/rank can be found at https://hr.uw.edu/benefits/benefits-orientation/benefit-summary-pdfs/. Appointees solely employed and paid directly by a non-UW entity are not UW employees and are not eligible for UW or Washington State employee benefits.

Commitment to Diversity

The University of Washington is committed to building diversity among its faculty, librarian, staff, and student communities, and articulates that commitment in the UW Diversity Blueprint (http://www.washington.edu/diversity/diversity-blueprint/). Additionally, the University’s Faculty Code recognizes faculty efforts in research, teaching and/or service that address diversity and equal opportunity as important contributions to a faculty member’s academic profile and responsibilities (https://www.washington.edu/admin/rules/policies/FCG/FCCH24.html#2432).

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Disability Services

To request disability accommodation in the application process, contact the Disability Services Office at 206-543-6450 or dso@uw.edu.

COVID-19 Vaccine Requirements and Information

Under University of Washington (UW) Policy, University-compensated personnel must be fully vaccinated against COVID-19 and provide proof thereof, or receive a UW-approved medical or religious exemption. This requirement will be a condition of any offer associated with this recruitment. For more information, please visit https://www.washington.edu/coronavirus/vaccination-requirement/.