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Postdoctoral Research Associate in Building and Grid Decarbonization, Energy Modeling, and Policy Rutgers, The State University of New Jersey in United States

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Postdoc

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Data Science

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Full-time salaried postdoctoral employment with an annual salary range of $70,000–$90,000. Rutgers provides a comprehensive benefits package for eligible employees, potentially including medical, prescription drug, and dental coverage; paid vacation, holidays, and leave; retirement benefits; employee and dependent educational benefits when applicable; life insurance; and employee discounts. The position may be renewed for a second year, subject to relevant factors including qualifications, exper

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Data Science
Environmental Science
Mechanical Engineering
Electrical Engineering
Political Science
Urban Planning
Public Policy
Energy Policy
Civil Engineering
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Energy Efficiency
Geothermal Engineering
Energy Transition
Computational Modelling
Economics
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About this position

Rutgers, The State University of New Jersey, is seeking a full-time Postdoctoral Research Associate for the Center for Urban Policy Research and its built environment group. The role supports externally funded projects focused on building and grid decarbonization and the sustainable energy transition.

Research may include advanced whole-building and community-scale energy modeling; analysis of energy efficiency, demand flexibility, electrification, high-performance buildings, and geothermal systems; assessment of technical, political, behavioral, and social barriers to clean-energy adoption; and evaluation of building codes, standards, policies, utility rates, and economic impacts. Projects address households, low- and moderate-income populations, and affordable housing settings.

The successful researcher will work with approximately 20 researchers at the intersection of engineering, economics, urban planning, and public policy. Duties may include fieldwork, data science, simulation modeling, database and codebook maintenance, peer-reviewed publications, public reports, presentations, and contributions to external funding proposals. Some time will be available for independent discretionary research.

Applicants must have completed a relevant PhD before hire and should demonstrate advanced experience with EnergyPlus, OpenStudio, DesignBuilder, UrbanOpt, or relevant regulatory-economics modeling software, along with strong quantitative, programming, writing, and presentation skills. Python and/or R is preferred. The position is in person in New Brunswick, New Jersey, with some flexibility for remote work, and may be renewed for a second year.

The annual salary range is $70,000–$90,000, with eligible Rutgers benefits. Applicants should apply online with a CV, cover letter, and professional references. Writing samples and additional documents may be submitted optionally.

Funding details

Full-time salaried postdoctoral employment with an annual salary range of $70,000–$90,000. Rutgers provides a comprehensive benefits package for eligible employees, potentially including medical, prescription drug, and dental coverage; paid vacation, holidays, and leave; retirement benefits; employee and dependent educational benefits when applicable; life insurance; and employee discounts. The position may be renewed for a second year, subject to relevant factors including qualifications, exper

What's required

Applicants must have completed all requirements for a PhD in building sciences, engineering, architecture, urban planning, energy or regulatory economics, public informatics, or a related field before hiring. Required qualifications include professional knowledge of mechanical, electrical, or civil engineering, architecture, urban planning, regulatory economics, or related building-science and energy-infrastructure fields; advanced experience with whole-building energy modeling tools such as EnergyPlus, OpenStudio, or DesignBuilder, and community-scale tools such as UrbanOpt, although advanced regulatory economics modeling software may substitute; strong quantitative skills; fluency in task automation, data cleaning, and analysis using a programming language, preferably Python and/or R; strong organizational skills and attention to detail; and strong writing and presentation skills. Preferred qualifications include familiarity with energy policy analysis, stakeholder interest and conflict analysis, benefit-cost analysis, utility rate development, program evaluation, regulatory policy analysis, report writing, multidisciplinary teamwork, engagement with diverse stakeholders, and social science research methods.

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Apply through the Rutgers University job posting using the Apply for this Job button. Submit a resume/CV, cover letter or letter of application, and a list of professional references with contact information; writing samples and other documents are optional.

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