Monday, February 24, 2020

USA, Colorado: Opportunity to Research in Geothermal Energy

Vacancy: Group Manager, Thermal Energy Science and Technologies (NREL)

Location; Golden, Colorado, USA
Requirements: Experience or familiarity with geothermal energy systems and components.

The National Renewable Energy Laboratory (NREL) located in Golden, CO is the nation’s primary laboratory for research and development of renewable energy and energy efficiency technologies. NREL’s Buildings and Thermal Sciences Center has an immediate opening for a Group Manager for the Thermal Energy Science and Technologies. This position will provide leadership for this newly formed group with research foci in the areas of thermal energy components engineering, science, and materials.

The position reports to the Buildings and Thermal Sciences Center Director.

Responsibilities include:

  • Managing work, resources and projects for the Group in accordance with the goals and objectives of the Center, the Laboratory, and NREL’s Geothermal and Concentrated Solar Power Programs, including complex projects with high visibility.
  • Developing and conducting research related but not limited to high-temperature components and materials related to concentrating solar power (CSP), pumped thermal energy storage for utility-scale power, and geothermal energy science.