Office of Electricity - Energy Storage Division - Zintellect : Job Details

The U.S. Department of Energy (DOE) Science, Technology, and Policy Program is designed to provide opportunities for students, postgraduates, established scientists, and faculty to participate in programs, projects, and activities at the Department. Fellows will receive hands-on experience that provides an understanding of the mission, operations, and culture of DOE. As a result, fellows will gain deep insight into the federal government's role in the creation and implementation of energy technology policies; apply their scientific, policy, and technical knowledge to the development of solutions to issues of importance to the DOE and continue their education and involvement in areas that support the DOE mission either in a technical or policy-related appointment.About the Office of Electricity (OE)The mission of the Office of Electricity is to lead the Department of Energy's research, development, and demonstration programs to strengthen and modernize our nation's power grid so that our nation maintains a reliable, resilient, and secure electricity delivery infrastructure. OE's vision includes working closely with industry and other stakeholders to drive technological and operational advancements that ensure that every American home and business has reliable access to affordable energy, and that the U.S. sustains its global leadership in the clean energy transformation.For more information about the Office of Electricity, please visit .About the OE Energy Storage DivisionThe Division prepares the next generation of energy storage technologies to provide system reliability, resilience, and efficiency. The Division advances research to identify safe, low-cost, and earth-abundant elements for cost-effective long-duration energy storage. OE's development of innovative tools improves storage reliability and safety, analysis, and performance validation.What Will I be Doing?OE's Energy Storage Division is seeking DOE Science, Technology, and Policy (STP) Fellows, through ORISE, to participate in its research efforts to rapidly deploy technologies commercially and expedite grid-scale energy storage in meeting future grid demands.The OE Energy Storage Division has several developmental opportunities available for fellows to gain hands-on experience under the guidance of an OE mentor.Storage Materials and Systems TeamThe Storage Materials and Systems Team addresses key cost and performance challenges for storage technologies that rely on earth-abundant, domestically available storage materials, including longer-duration (10+ hour) technologies. The Team executes a diverse portfolio of energy storage materials and technologies (such as flow batteries; sodium-, zinc-, and lead-based batteries; and thermal energy storage). Additional crosscutting R&D areas include interconnections, power electronics, and power conversion systems.Fellows will be provided an opportunity to expand their professional experience in their existing field as well as grow expertise across relevant Materials and Systems Team topic areas. Additionally, this developmental opportunity will also provide the fellow the opportunity to learn project/program management (PPM) skills, and share past PPM experiences (as appropriate), in support of the broader Materials & Systems Team portfolio by engaging with OE employees in the PPM role within the Materials and Systems Team.Opportunities may include:

• Participating in gathering and analyzing relevant technical information (e.g., technology status, cost, R&D opportunities).
• Learning to draft internal products (e.g., report content, presentation materials).
• Learning to review R&D workplans and technical products.
• Participating in the delivery of technical summary briefings.
• Providing technical knowledge to inform growth of the R&D portfolio and design of funding opportunities.
• Attending relevant meetings/conferences/workshops and summarizing learnings/findings, as appropriate.Storage Validation TeamAs the energy storage landscape evolves, the Validation team must adapt to address emerging challenges and opportunities beyond core competitive work in long duration energy storage (ES). Opportunities may include:
  • Participating in behind the meter (BTM) ES integration, modular power electronics (MPE) and conversion systems.
  • Conducting research and analysis related to ES integration challenges in BTM applications for rural, low-income, and multi-family settings that address an untapped market niche in the Residential and Commercial and Industrial space.
  • Packaging findings to support future Notice of Funding Opportunity offerings.
  • Collaborating on OE crosscut research and inform the Validation Team of the development of a flexible hardware, software, and power electronics platform that can accommodate lithium and non-lithium-ion technologies.
  • Collecting and analyzing findings and recommendations for the Validation Team based on the results from activities listed above.
  • Attending relevant conferences/workshops to gather stakeholder feedback on gaps/challenges in ES and MPE.Fellow ProvisionsSelected candidates will receive a stipend. Amounts are determined by DOE officials, based on the candidate's academic and professional background, starting at approximately:
    • Bachelor's degree: $70,000
    • Master's degree: $80,000
    • PhD: $100,000Fellows are eligible for health insurance benefits through the ORISE network provider. OE will provide a health insurance benefits allowance towards the Fellow's benefits cost, up to the cost of the ORISE network provider premium cost.Fellows will also receive travel and training allowances to support professional development activities.Appointment LocationWashington, DC. The option to participate remotely may be available in some cases.Duration of AppointmentFellowships are initially for one year in length and may be renewed yearly. Extensions are determined by OE based on the project needs, availability of funds, and fellow interest and availability.Nature of AppointmentThe participant will not enter into an employee/employer relationship with ORISE, ORAU, DOE, or any other office or agency. Instead, the participant will be affiliated with ORISE for the administration of the appointment through the ORISE letter of appointment and Terms of Appointment. #J-18808-Ljbffr