Research Scientist Job Number:

25007

Functional Area:

Research -

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MIT Energy Initiative School Area:

VP Research Pay Range Minimum:

$74,000

Pay Range Maximum:

$111,000

Employment Type:

Full-Time Employment Category:

Exempt Visa Sponsorship Available:

Yes Schedule:

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RESEARCH SCIENTIST 2, MIT

Energy Initiative (MITEI), will conduct and lead techno-economic analyses (TEA) and life cycle assessments (LCA) associated with key energy transition challenges and technologies in fields such as low-carbon fuels, hydrogen carriers, industrial process decarbonization, carbon management, and energy storage; will collaborate with researchers at MITEI and across MIT to provide TEA and/or LCA to enhance energy transition studies; will propose new competitive research to MITEI sponsors and conduct sponsor-funded research projects, as well as represent MITEI's research to sponsoring companies and provide expertise for special MITEI studies or focused symposia. Find the full job description here: https://energy.mit.edu/wp-content/uploads/2025/06/ResearchScientist2PD_final-May-2025.pdf Job Requirements

REQUIRED

: PhD in Engineering, preferably in chemical, mechanical, or systems engineering, although other engineering fields will be considered; a minimum of two years of post-Ph.D. experience with proved expertise in TEA and LCA for energy systems as exemplified by peer-reviewed publications and conference presentations; proficiency in Aspen Plus, GREET, or similar software; robust publication record in scholarly journals; excellent communication, grantmaking, and mentorship skills with past experience supervising postdoctoral researchers and/or graduate students, securing research funding, and managing collaborations; and ability to manage issues with discretion. Job #25007 Some travel, evening, night, and weekend work required. 6/11/2025