Associate Data Scientist (Energy Efficiency Standards)

Berkeley Lab - California - Berkeley Lab’s Energy Analysis and Environmental Impacts Division (EAEI) is looking for an Associate Data Scientist to join their Energy Efficiency Standards (EES) Department! In this role, you will design, develop, and utilize complex methods, processes, and tools for data collection, data management, empirical analysis, and numerical modeling in support of the US Department of Energy (DOE). This position will focus on data relating to residential and commercial applications. You will assist in the development of new analytical tools for cross-referencing different data sets and perform standardized analyses on the processed data to yield new insights into appliance and equipment energy consumption in the US building stock. We are looking for a talented data-driven early-career professional with a technical background in engineering, data science, or the physical sciences, that has a strong skill set in data analysis and programming. What You Will Do: Create, develop and maintain a broad array of numerical models and programming scripts or tools in order to analyze challenging technical and energy policy issues. Gather, process, and review data from multiple sources, such as field measurements, equipment testing, surveys, and other available information. Create, manage, and utilize complex databases with technical and economic data. Identify meaningful insights from data. Investigate, create and develop new methods and apply those concepts to energy use and lifecycle cost analysis. Contribute to federal register notices, technical support documents, and memos, summarizing methods, data sources, results, conclusions, and/or energy and economic implications. Develop presentations for public meetings. Manage multiple tasks under tight deadlines and uncertain schedules. What is Required: Bachelor’s Degree in Engineering, Physics, Statistics, Energy and Water Sources, or a related discipline and a minimum of 2 years of related technical experience with quantitative modeling and analysis, data management, and data visualization or an equivalent combination of education and experience. Strong analysis skills in Python. Excellent verbal and written communication skills, including a high attention to detail and the ability to identify and obtain information from diverse sources and contribute to technical reports. Excellent interpersonal skills and the ability to collaborate effectively within a team. What We Prefer: Familiarity with the US federal regulatory process, especially as it relates to energy efficiency. Familiarity with appliance engineering models and cost-benefit analysis in the context of energy efficiency. Experience with database management and data exploration using Django and Superset. Experience with standard software development tools and platforms (e.g., Linux, git). Previous research experience in laboratory or field. For consideration, please apply by May 5, 2021, with the following application materials: Cover Letter - Describe your interest in this position and the relevance of your background. Curriculum Vitae (CV) or Resume. Notes: This is a full-time, exempt from overtime pay (monthly paid), 1 year, Term appointment with the possibility of renewal up to a maximum of 5 years total or conversion to Career appointment based upon satisfactory job performance, continuing availability of funds, and ongoing operational needs. Salary is commensurate with experience. This position may be subject to a background check. Any convictions will be evaluated to determine if they directly relate to the responsibilities and requirements of the position. Having a conviction history will not automatically disqualify an applicant from being considered for employment. Due to COVID-19, this position will initially be performed remotely but limited to individuals who can reside in the United States. Once the Bay Area shelter-in-place restrictions are lifted, work may resume onsite at Lawrence Berkeley National Lab, 1 Cyclotron Road, Berkeley, CA. Learn About Us: (LBNL) addresses the world’s most urgent scientific challenges by advancing sustainable energy, protecting human health, creating new materials, and revealing the origin and fate of the universe. Founded in 1931, Berkeley Lab’s scientific expertise has been recognized with 13 Nobel prizes. The University of California manages Berkeley Lab for the U.S. Department of Energy’s Office of Science. The focuses on three broad areas: Energy Markets, Policy, and Infrastructure; Energy and Environmental Systems Analysis; and Appliance and Equipment Standards. We develop analytical and experimental methods and tools to assess the technical, economic, and market potential of energy technologies, as well as the associated social, economic, health, and environmental impacts. The supports the by performing the analyses that underlie the development and amendment of energy conservation standards and test procedure rulemakings. Working at Berkeley Lab has many rewards including a competitive compensation program, excellent health and welfare programs, a retirement program that is second to none, and outstanding development opportunities. To view information about the many rewards that are offered at Berkeley Lab- . Berkeley Lab is committed to Inclusion, Diversity, Equity, and Accountability and strives to hire individuals who share these same values and commitments. Equal Employment Opportunity: Berkeley Lab is an Equal Opportunity/Affirmative Action Employer. All qualified applicants will receive consideration for employment without regard to race, color, religion, sex, sexual orientation, gender identity, national origin, disability, age, or protected veteran status. Click to view the poster and supplement: "Equal Employment Opportunity is the Law."... - Permanent - Full-time

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