Postdoctoral Scientist-Energy and Climate Modelling - SEI
Postdoctoral Scientist-Energy and Climate Modelling - SEI
Posted on :
19-12-2024
Employer Active
1 Vacancy
Job Alert
You will be updated with latest job alerts via emailValid email field required
Send jobs
Share
Send me jobs like this
Job Alert
You will be updated with latest job alerts via emailValid email field required
Send jobs
Job Description
Research policy and capacity development tasks
- Lead the Centre s research on energy air pollution and climate modeling using the LEAP (LowEmissions Analysis Platform) tool and other energy and air pollution modeling tools to quantify current and projected energy supply and demand air pollutants and greenhouse gases across different sectors considering drivers of change including social and macroeconomic drivers;
- Lead and coordinate internal and external capacitybuilding initiatives including coordinating training and providing technical support for users of SEI s Decision Support Tool (LEAP) for energy air pollution and climate modeling;
- Lead projects including coordinating project teams and contributing to research design data collection and archiving data analysis writing of publications and dissemination of findings through seminars workshops conferences and other public outreach activities;
- Support the Centre s engagement in key policy processes on air quality and climate change including implementation of the United Nations Environment Assembly (UNEA) resolution 3/8 on preventing and reducing air pollution the United Nations Framework Convention on Climate Change the Paris Agreement the African Ministerial Conference on the Environment (AMCEN) among others at the national regional and global levels;
- Provide thought leadership on sustainable energy air pollution and climate modeling by identifying analysing and proposing actions by SEI to respond to emerging environment and development issues related to sustainable energy air pollution and climate change at the global regional and national levels;
- Contribute to the formulation and implementation of the Energy and Climate Change Programme s work plan including budget preparation programme design knowledge management and implementation of research projects;
- Supervise postgraduate students and contribute to teaching and training at universities that have partnership arrangements with SEI.
Project specific tasks
- Lead emissions modelling to support SEI s work on Greenhouse Gas (GHGs) and Short Lived Climate Pollutants (SLCPs) including the Africa Methane Community of Practice (AmCoP) and the development of methane roadmaps in Gabon Senegal and Chad
- Provide support to the development of Africa Clean Air Programme (ACAP)
- Undertake climate modelling and development of scenarios for the project Applying the WaterEnergyFood Nexus to Promote Ecosystem Based Adaptation in the Ewaso Ng iro North River Catchment Kenya.
- Support the implementation of the EU funded project ONEPlanET (OpeN source Nexus modelling tools for Planning sustainable Energy Transition in Africa).
- Work on existing and new projects as assigned by the supervisor.
Business development
- Lead and/or support the preparation of project concept notes research proposals and grant applications in accordance with SEI strategic objectives.
Requirements
- Ph.D. degree in energy engineering environmental science climate science atmospheric chemistry or relevant interdisciplinary studies;
- Research experience in energy climate and air pollution modeling. Experience and skills in using SEI s Low Emission Analysis Platform (LEAP) will be an added advantage;
- Research policy and capacity development experience in climate and air quality management and related areas preferably applied research that informs policy and decisionmaking in the African context;
- Knowledge and understanding of energy climate and air quality policies in related sectors;
- Experience in communicating scientific information to a range of different audiences;
- Excellent interpersonal and communication skills experienced in working with multicultural and multidisciplinary research teams
- Fluency in English or French is a requirement and strong ability in one or more additional international language(s) with excellent writing skills.
Ph.D. degree in energy, engineering, environmental science, climate science, atmospheric chemistry, or relevant interdisciplinary studies; Research experience in energy, climate and air pollution modeling. Experience and skills in using SEI s Low Emission Analysis Platform (LEAP) will be an added advantage; Research, policy, and capacity development experience in climate and air quality management, and related areas preferably applied research that informs policy and decision-making in the African context; Knowledge and understanding of energy, climate, and air quality policies in related sectors; Experience in communicating scientific information to a range of different audiences; Excellent interpersonal and communication skills, experienced in working with multicultural and multidisciplinary research teams Fluency in English or French is a requirement, and strong ability in one or more additional international language(s), with excellent writing skills.
Employment Type
Full Time
Key Skills
Report This Job
Disclaimer: Drjobpro.com is only a platform that connects job seekers and employers. Applicants are advised to conduct their own independent research into the credentials of the prospective employer.We always make certain that our clients do not endorse any request for money payments, thus we advise against sharing any personal or bank-related information with any third party. If you suspect fraud or malpractice, please contact us via contact us page.
