Staff Scientist - Applied Energy Division Job ID 6312 Location SLAC - Menlo Park, CA Full-Time Regular **SLAC Job Postings** **Position Overview:** The Applied Energy Division at SLAC is currently seeking a Staff Scientist to support research efforts in developing process systems engineering models that address challenges in water desalination and membrane science. The candidate will work closely with the researchers on the WaterTAP team within the National Alliance for Water Innovation. The candidate is expected to be proficient in the following areas: advanced water-treatment processes and desalination, the energy intensity of water treatment systems, the IDAES multiscale modeling and optimization framework, the Pyomo collection of optimization models, and a range of precipitation and corrosion modeling packages. The candidate will have additional opportunities to contribute to research in other application areas of systems optimization and circular economies. The candidate will participate in scientific research and is expected to support the development and optimization of advanced unit process models, complex treatment train models, and models of regional water systems. The candidate will lead in developing models, tailoring models to custom applications, working with industrial partners to apply the models, and assessing the utility of models in supporting the design, energy efficient, and affordable operation of water treatment systems for desalination and reuse. The candidate will also be responsible for publishing the results of studies in peer reviewed journals. **Your specific responsibilities include** : + Create theoretical or empirical models for the operation of water systems. + Contribute to the effective operation of the WaterTAP analysis team within NAWI + Perform work on NAWI related projects relevant to circular water economies and flexible load operation of desalination plants. + Publish peer-reviewed papers, speak at scientific meetings, develop relationships with program managers at the DOE and other funding agencies, and write research proposals. + Present research motivation, methods, analyses, results and conclusions. + Work as a task leader, as needed, for tasks of moderate complexity. + Serve as a technical resource for project managers. **Note** : This position is at the Staff Scientist (Tier 3) level. Staff Scientist is a regular continuing position. Appointment to the Staff Scientist level requires a review and evaluation of documented scientific achievement. Applicants should include a cover letter, a statement of research including brief summary of accomplishments, a curriculum vitae, a list of publications, and names of three to five references for future letters of recommendation with the application. **To be successful in this position you will bring:** + Ph.D. degree in an Engineering discipline such as Civil and Environment, Materials Science and Engineering, or Chemical Engineering, or a related field such as Chemistry or Applied Physics, and minimum four years of research experience/coursework in the following areas: + Water filtration and desalination. + Membrane science. + Nano and meso-scale materials design, synthesis, and characterization. + Developing and delivering research activities, including progress reports, proposals, and presentations to diverse stakeholders. + Development of theoretical and empirical models. + Research record as evidenced by a publication record commensurate with level of work experience. + Demonstrated ability to carry out independent research, collaborate closely with colleagues conducting research, and participate in the writing of scientific proposals to fund research. + Excellent verbal and written communication skills and the ability to effectively convey complex technical concepts. + Ability to work and communicate effectively with a diverse population. + Ability to collaborate across organizations and manage/lead cross-functional efforts. **In addition, preferred requirements include:** + Experience with WaterTAP, IDAES, and Pyomo modeling packages + Strong communication skills with both technical and non-technical clients. + Ability to lead activities on structured team development projects. + Ability to select, adopt and effectively use a variety of engineering methods. + Experience managing individual project priorities, deadlines and deliverables. + Flexibility and interest to work independently in a dynamic, startup environment. **SLAC employee competencies** : + **Effective Decisions** : Uses job knowledge and solid judgment to make quality decisions in a timely manner. + **Self-Development** : Pursues a variety of venues and opportunities to continue learning and developing. + **Dependability** : Can be counted on to deliver results with a sense of personal responsibility for expected outcomes. + **Initiative** : Pursues work and interactions proactively with optimism, positive energy, and motivation to move things forward. + **Adaptability** : Flexes as needed when change occurs, maintains an open outlook while adjusting and accommodating changes. + **Communication** : Ensures effective information flow to various audiences and creates and delivers clear, appropriate written, spoken, presented messages. + **Relationships** : Builds relationships to foster trust, collaboration, and a positive climate to achieve common goals. **Physical requirements and working conditions:** + Consistent with its obligations under the law, the University will provide reasonable accommodation to any employee with a disability who requires accommodation to perform the essential functions of the job. **Work Standards** : + Interpersonal Skills: Demonstrates the ability to work well with Stanford colleagues and clients and with external organizations. + Promote Culture of Safety: Demonstrates commitment to personal responsibility and value for environment, safety and security; communicates related concerns; uses and promotes safe behaviors based on training and lessons learned. Meets the applicable roles and responsibilities as described in the ESH Manual, Chapter 1¿General Policy and Responsibilities: http://www-group.slac.stanford.edu/esh/eshmanual/pdfs/ESHch01.pdf + Subject to and expected to comply with all applicable University policies and procedures, including but not limited to the personnel policies and other policies found in the University's Administrative Guide, http://adminguide.stanford.edu ~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~ **Classification Title:** Staff Scientist **Grade:** L **Job code:** 1093 **Duration:** Regular Continuing _The expected pay range for this position is $148,000 to $213,000 per annum. SLAC National Accelerator Laboratory/Stanford University provides pay ranges representing its good faith estimate of what the university reasonably expects to pay for a position. The pay offered to a selected candidate will be determined based on factors such as (but not limited to) the scope and responsibilities of the position, the qualifications of the selected candidate, departmental budget availability, internal equity, geographic location and external market pay for comparable jobs._ SLAC National Accelerator Laboratory is an Affirmative Action / Equal Opportunity Employer and supports diversity in the workplace. All employment decisions are made without regard to race, color, religion, sex, national origin, age, disability, veteran status, marital or family status, sexual orientation, gender identity, or genetic information. All staff at SLAC National Accelerator Laboratory must be able to demonstrate the legal right to work in the United States. SLAC is an E-Verify employer.