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SalaryJob Posting Title:
Energy Economics Researcher -
Hiring Department:
Bureau of Economic Geology -
Position Open To:
All Applicants -
Weekly Scheduled Hours:
40 -
FLSA Status:
Exempt -
Earliest Start Date:
Immediately -
Position Duration:
Expected to Continue Until Nov 12, 2024 -
Location:
PICKLE RESEARCH CAMPUS -
Job Details:
General Notes
This position will work on several projects related to Energy Economics and value chain analysis. It will likely be part of a new funding opportunity expected in 2024-2026 on:
This position will work on several projects related to Energy Economics and value chain analysis. It will likely be part of a new funding opportunity expected in 2024-2026 on:
- Upstream gas investment valuation with emerging and sustainable solutions, associated with upstream natural gas production activities and emission reporting and measuring.
- Hydrogen sector's market research and techno-economic analysis, and value chain network modeling, covering production, transportation, storage and distribution.
- Research defining the potential demand applications and market potential through secondary research and data mining, including renewable natural gas and ammonia value chain.
- Develop data analysis and policy research that relates to a range of emerging technology solution either in low carbon energy and storage.
- Create data analysis and market point of view on regional infrastructure buildout and assist in developing route-to-market models for low carbon intensity solutions, like clean hydrogen, clean ammonia and potentially other related topics.
Purpose
This position is designed to perform market research and data mining for techno-economic analysis, data analysis and model building for value chain analysis, NPV analysis model, and review existing literature to gather data and assumptions.
This position is designed to perform market research and data mining for techno-economic analysis, data analysis and model building for value chain analysis, NPV analysis model, and review existing literature to gather data and assumptions.
Responsibilities
- Conduct independent research, create data analysis and economic models, develop proposals, review and summarize existing literature in order to market research and data collection for demand, production and transportation of hydrogen and other low-carbon energy solutions.
- Present research to IA members and other stakeholders at IA meetings and short courses.
- Publish in BEG Reports of Investigation and peer reviewed international journals.
- Develop high performance computing applied to simulations that form the basis for these studies.
Required Qualifications
PhD in engineering or economics. Prior research experience with the energy market or energy technologies. Prior research experience with large databases and quantitative models. Documented capabilities in programming like Python, R, or VBA. Proficient in Excel and PowerPoint. Experience in techno-economic analysis and NPV models.
PhD must have been received within 3 years of date of hire.
Preferred Qualifications
PhD in Energy Economics, or strong engineering background with deep knowledge and experience in techno-economic analysis and market dynamics. Prior research in hydrogen market space. Prior research in natural gas, electricity or petrochemicals.
Salary Range
$65,000+ depending on qualifications.
Working Conditions
- May work around standard office conditions.
- Repetitive use of a keyboard at a workstation.
- Occasional weekend, overtime, and evening work to meet deadlines.
Required Materials
- Resume/CV
- 3 work references with their contact information
- Letter of interest
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Employment Eligibility:
Please make sure you meet all the required qualifications and you can perform all of the essential functions with or without a reasonable accommodation. -
Retirement Plan Eligibility:
The retirement plan for this position is Teacher Retirement System of Texas (TRS), subject to the position being at least 20 hours per week and at least 135 days in length. This position has the option to elect the Optional Retirement Program (ORP) instead of TRS, subject to the position being 40 hours per week and at least 135 days in length. -
Background Checks:
A criminal history background check will be required for finalist(s) under consideration for this position.
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Equal Opportunity Employer:
The University of Texas at Austin, as an
equal opportunity/affirmative action employer
, complies with all applicable federal and state laws regarding nondiscrimination and affirmative action. The University is committed to a policy of equal opportunity for all persons and does not discriminate on the basis of race, color, national origin, age, marital status, sex, sexual orientation, gender identity, gender expression, disability, religion, or veteran status in employment, educational programs and activities, and admissions. -
Pay Transparency:
The University of Texas at Austin will not discharge or in any other manner discriminate against employees or applicants because they have inquired about, discussed, or disclosed their own pay or the pay of another employee or applicant. However, employees who have access to the compensation information of other employees or applicants as a part of their essential job functions cannot disclose the pay of other employees or applicants to individuals who do not otherwise have access to compensation information, unless the disclosure is (a) in response to a formal complaint or charge, (b) in furtherance of an investigation, proceeding, hearing, or action, including an investigation conducted by the employer, or (c) consistent with the contractor’s legal duty to furnish information.
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Employment Eligibility Verification:
If hired, you will be required to complete the federal Employment Eligibility Verification I-9 form. You will be required to present acceptable and original
documents
to prove your identity and authorization to work in the United States. Documents need to be presented no later than the third day of employment. Failure to do so will result in loss of employment at the university. -
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Compliance:
Employees may be required to report violations of law under Title IX and the Jeanne Clery Disclosure of Campus Security Policy and Crime Statistics Act (Clery Act). If this position is identified a Campus Security Authority (Clery Act), you will be notified and provided resources for reporting. Responsible employees under Title IX are defined and outlined in
HOP-3031
. The Clery Act requires all prospective employees be notified of the availability of the Annual Security and Fire Safety report. You may
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or obtain a copy at University Compliance Services, 1616 Guadalupe Street, UTA 2.206, Austin, Texas 78701.
