Research Scientist

MIT • Cambridge, MA

2d • Onsite

About The Position

The Research Scientist 2 at the MIT Energy Initiative (MITEI) will be responsible for conducting and leading techno-economic analyses (TEA) and life cycle assessments (LCA) for critical energy transition challenges and technologies. This includes areas such as low-carbon fuels, hydrogen carriers, industrial process decarbonization, carbon management, and energy storage. The role involves collaborating with researchers at MITEI and across MIT to integrate TEA and/or LCA into energy transition studies. Additionally, the scientist will propose new competitive research to MITEI sponsors, conduct sponsor-funded research projects, represent MITEI’s research to sponsoring companies, and provide expertise for special MITEI studies or focused symposia.

Requirements

• PhD in Engineering (preferably chemical, mechanical, or systems engineering, though other engineering fields will be considered).
• A minimum of two years of post-Ph.D. experience.
• Proved expertise in TEA and LCA for energy systems, exemplified by peer-reviewed publications and conference presentations.
• Proficiency in Aspen Plus, GREET, or similar software.
• Robust publication record in scholarly journals.
• Excellent communication skills.
• Excellent grantmaking skills.
• Excellent mentorship skills.
• Past experience supervising postdoctoral researchers and/or graduate students.
• Past experience securing research funding.
• Past experience managing collaborations.
• Ability to manage issues with discretion.

Responsibilities

• Conduct and lead techno-economic analyses (TEA) and life cycle assessments (LCA) associated with key energy transition challenges and technologies.
• Collaborate with researchers at MITEI and across MIT to provide TEA and/or LCA to enhance energy transition studies.
• Propose new competitive research to MITEI sponsors.
• Conduct sponsor-funded research projects.
• Represent MITEI’s research to sponsoring companies.
• Provide expertise for special MITEI studies or focused symposia.

What This Job Offers

• Job Type: Full-time
• Career Level: Senior
• Education Level: Ph.D. or professional degree