Energy Institute Research Scientist - Pool

The CSU Energy Institute includes the Zimmerle Research Group, one of the leading research groups for problem detection and prevention of emissions from oil and natural gas (O&G) operations, from production through distribution and end use. The group operates the Modernizing Energy Technology Experiment Center (METEC) where the focus is on a wide range of emissions, testing, and solution research and development.

This position resides at the Powerhouse Energy Campus and METEC facility, both of which are industrial working environments.

This position will collaborate with other research scientists and teams of research associates and also lead the development of test methods and measurement systems for air emissions research program. In addition, this position will interface with industry and academic partners to develop measurement and analysis campaigns, test protocols, associated equipment, and lead field measurement campaigns. This position will mentor and advise staff, graduate and undergraduate students.

Engage in workshops and industry group meetings along with academic conferences. In addition, this position may be asked to develop student learning activities in the air emissions research area, including teaching courses and supervising senior design teams.

• Develop digital twin, statistical, and similar simulation models in collaboration with a broad team of lead scientists, hardware engineers, and industry.
• Identify foundational models and science required for digital twin systems. Instantiate these models into working software meeting defined objectives for accuracy, performance, suitability, and open source requirements.
• Integrate digital twin development with hardware simulations including complex sensor and instrument systems, such as robotic/autonomous systems.
• Work in field and remotely with industry partners stakeholders to acquire field data necessary to validate simulation models, including planning and conducting measurement and analysis activities.
• Prepare presentations/reports required by sponsors, present to broad audiences at conferences & workshops, and prepare manuscripts for journal publication and conference proceedings.
• Accomplish project objectives within with budget and timeline constraints of 1-3 project simultaneously.
• Coordinate between multiple parties to achieve research objectives, interface with vendors and service providers including planning meetings and site visits, and supervise, coach and mentor students and junior staff during laboratory and field experiments.
• Identify research needs and opportunities, lead development of research plans, budgets, and proposals for future research work.

$80,000-$130,000

• Position will serve as a key individual contributor on some projects and as primary project manager on others, and will supervise undergraduate students, graduate students, and other professional engineers.

Research Scientist Minimum Qualifications by level :

• Research Scientist I: recent (less than 3 years) PhD with limited scientific research experience.
• Research Scientist II: at least 3 years of post-doctoral work or its equivalent.

• PhD in engineering, physics, or related physical science, mathematics or computer science field. Regardless of degree identification, candidate must demonstrate strong understanding of physics, physical systems and practical application of algorithms and simulation technology.
• Demonstrated experience acquiring and analyzing data from diverse sources.
• Experience in the computer simulation of complex systems using state-of-the-art simulation tools.
• Demonstrably strong software skills for…