National Energy Technology Laboratory (NETL)
Location
Morgantown, WV | United States
Job description
Description
The National Energy Technology Laboratory's (NETL's) record of success has been built on understanding the future of energy and the technologies required to make that future possible. We’ve long touted our success in developing the technologies that took on acid rain in the 1970s and mercury in the early 2000s. More recently, NETL has a leading role in President Biden’s ambitious climate goals, including a carbon emission-free power sector by 2035 and a net-zero economy by 2050.
Program Goals
The NETL Postgraduate Research Program (PGRP) is a high-intensity program designed to identify recent Master’s and Doctoral graduates of high promise and to foster advanced skill development. It allows the postgraduate to systematically outline career goals and helps provide the means of achieving these goals. NETL principal investigators and leads serve as mentors to PGRP participants during the program. This interaction affords the postgraduate a unique opportunity to develop critical skills needed to become an independent professional.
The program goals include providing the opportunity to participants to:
Project Details
Through the Oak Ridge Institute for Science and Education (ORISE), this posting seeks a post-Doctoral or post-Master's researcher to engage in projects with the Research Innovation Center (RIC) at the National Energy Technology Laboratory (NETL) in the area of Carbon Storage Advanced R&D under the mentorship of Dustin Crandall. This project will be hosted at the NETL M organtown, WV campus.
At NETL's CT scanner and flow facility we analyze cores non-destructively to understand their structure and composition. This project will involve examining multi-scale images of rocks that have been CT scanned and using various ML and imaging techniques to link small scale (pore) features to observed flow parameters obtained from larger samples (core). This is a one year appointment.
The learning objectives are: (1) use geology and/or engineering skills to process data from non-destructively from NETL's core characterization imaging equipment; (2) process the data with an eye towards understanding potential for CO2 storage; (3) write up the results; and (4) publish publicly.
Stipend: The selected participant will receive a monthly stipend commensurate with educational level and experience.
Deliverables: To document the effectiveness of the program, participants are required to submit a pre-appointment and post-appointment survey, as well as a reflection on their appointment experience when they renew or end their appointment. The reflection should summarize their project(s), additional activities, and overall experience. Details are provided as the appointment end date approaches.
Participants may also have the opportunity to contribute to manuscripts, journal articles, book chapters, conference presentations, posters, patents, and other publications as a part of their appointment. Such achievements should also be reported to ORISE; additional details are provided after an offer has been accepted.
The National Energy Technology Laboratory (NETL), part of the U.S. Department of Energy (DOE) national laboratory system, is owned and operated by the DOE. NETL supports the DOE mission to advance the energy security of the United States. This is an educational opportunity offered by NETL and administered by the Oak Ridge Institute for Science and Education. Participants in the program are not considered employees of NETL, DOE, the program administrator, or any other office or agency.
Qualifications
To be eligible, you must either:
The ideal candidate would have some, but not necessarily all, of the following:
Eligibility Requirements
How to Apply
A complete application consists of:
All documents must be in English or include an official English translation.
If you have questions about the application process, contact [email protected] .
After you have submitted an application in Zintellect, you may reach out to [email protected] to request to talk with the hosting researcher if you would like additional information on the project or to express particular interest. You must have a completed application in Zintellect to receive a response.
Application Tips
NETL values a combination of academic success, experience, and leadership potential as demonstrated in all aspects of your application. NETL's goal is to create, maintain, and support a diverse environment that encourages creative ideas and leadership. In the words of Lab Director Brian Anderson , "our differences make us stronger and we’re united in fostering inclusivity in all aspects of our research to drive innovation and deliver solutions for an environmentally sustainable and prosperous energy future." In your application, show us who you are!
To increase your chances of being selected for an appointment, we recommend:
Selection Decisions
Selection decisions are made directly by NETL researchers and staff looking to host an internship. Your application will be available to the hosting mentor(s) for up to 12 months after you apply. You may withdraw your application at any time. Applications may be reviewed and selected on a rolling basis or the hosting mentor(s) may choose to wait until after the application deadline before reviewing all applications simultaneously. A final decision of non-selection may not be confirmed for several months after the listed application deadline.
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