Senior Research Scientist,Energy Job Atlanta area,Georgia USA,Research/Development

NCASI is seeking a professional for its Sustainability Program team who has expertise in process engineering and energy generation/management. As the Senior Research Scientist, Energy, you will be conducting work on projects that will directly contribute to addressing the energy‑related and in‑plant process engineering information needs associated with the environmental performance of the forest products industry. In this role, you will be responsible for conducting comprehensive literature reviews and database searches;

reviewing technical, government, and peer‑reviewed manuscripts; and undertaking systematic process engineering and energy data analyses. Working closely with other NCASI staff, you will ensure timely completion of program projects related to energy‑related topics of relevance to the forest products sector, including fuel‑and energy‑related accounting and reporting, water sustainability, waste reduction, and performance metrics benchmarking. This position will involve significant interaction with forest products industry companies, as well as interaction with industry trade associations, government at federal and state levels, research organizations, and academia.

This is an exciting opportunity to be part of a respected research organization dedicated to improving the environmental profile of the forest products industry. If you are passionate about energy‑related research in the context of environmental performance enhancement, and seek to make a meaningful impact, we encourage you to apply for this position.

Essential Job Functions

As a contributor to NCASI’s Sustainability Technical Studies Program research projects, primary responsibilities include:

working closely with the Director, Sustainability and other staff members to ensure completion of tasks.
executing research activities and technical project work that is topically relevant, scientifically credible, cost‑effective, and marked by a significant level of self‑direction. This work can include conducting comprehensive literature reviews, database searches, and process engineering & energy data analyses, preparing timely and original technical reports, journal articles, and other written communications, meeting the highest standards of quality and scientific objectivity.
presenting research findings verbally at NCASI and other meetings and conferences.
having the ability to read, absorb, process, and communicate complex information, in English.
having the ability to get to and work from the NCASI office, as required.

As a scientist in your area of expertise, maintain knowledge of current issues and technical advances through review of current literature, participate in appropriate professional society conferences, and communicate with leading researchers and regulatory personnel involved in this field.

As a resource on relevant energy‑related regulations, maintain knowledge of existing and forthcoming US federal and state energy‑related regulations and policy decisions.

As a contact providing technical support to industry:

respond to technical and scientific queries from member companies and industry organizations in a clear, competent, and timely manner, striving for delivery of material to be used in responses to member‑specific questions within one working day.
use critical and integrative thinking skills to identify innovative and practical solutions to member company challenges.
maintain a current understanding of industry issues, including basic knowledge of energy‑related issues outside primary area of expertise.
maintain knowledge of NCASI’s overall technical studies program, including familiarity with staff skill sets relevant for solving member issues.

As an NCASI representative at conferences, meetings, and off‑site visits:

present scientifically‑sound, credible technical information, and objectively evaluate the potential utility of that information for environmental and energy‑related management decision‑making.
foster relationships with current member companies as well as with potential new member companies.
develop relationships with external stakeholders in a respectful manner.
conduct all activities in a…