Monday, December 2, 2024
UEIC ListServ: Seeking PhD student for social science microgrid research
PhD Student Research Assistant
STORM: Data-Driven Approaches for Secure Electric Grids in Communities Disproportionately Impacted by Climate Change
Stipend: $29,175 per year for 12 months
Tuition: 13 credits per year
Health Insurance: up to $3,083 per year
Timeline
Start: September 1, 2025 (there may be a possibility of a June 1, 2025 start if desired)
End: August 31, 2026
Second year of funding contingent upon performance during first year
Current funding is limited to two years; we can work together to try to find funding beyond two years
Workload
20 hours/week
Project Description The National Science Foundation-funded STORM project builds upon a current U.S. Department of Energy-funded Established Program to Stimulate Competitive Research (EPSCoR) collaboration involving Maine, Alaska, South Dakota and Puerto Rico. STORM emphasizes smart grid advancements to help communities disproportionately impacted by climate change and the convergent, co-production of knowledge with communities.
STORM encompasses expertise in electrical, computer and civil engineering, economics, community and environmental resilience, climatology, and mathematics and statistics. Research and workforce development objectives are built around three intersecting themes: (1) Engagement of underserved communities in local climate change solutions and knowledge translation for microgrid design; (2) Improvement of post-disaster power grid resilience in underserved communities through accelerated big data modeling, estimation, and secure control frameworks, and (3) Development of regionally relevant cyber-physical research infrastructure for studying community-engaged data-driven operation of power grids. This position will support research associated with Theme 1 and will require knowledge of and communication with researchers in Themes 2 and 3.
Essential Functions and Responsibilities:
· Lead research on how to engage underserved communities in local climate change solutions and knowledge translation for microgrid co-design
· Conduct outreach with underserved communities and bridge communications between these communities and more technically-focused members of the STORM team
· Prepare manuscripts for publication and technical reports, fact sheets, and/or other white papers in collaboration with researchers, community partners, and student assistants.
· Present research findings and community project case studies at public and professional meetings in collaboration with researchers, community partners, and student assistants.
· Write applications and funding proposals to fund this position beyond 2 years.
· Help mentor students as appropriate.
· Maintain accurate records of research findings, analysis of results, and community project activity.
· Coordinate annual updates to the Theme 1 strategic/implementation plan and annual reporting that represent Klein’s team’s research
· Lead regular communication across multiple research teams and external partners (e.g., email, Zoom and in-person meetings, manage Google Calendar invitations, detailed shared notes, etc.).
· Perform other reasonably related duties as assigned to facilitate the success of the project.
Knowledge and Skill Qualifications:
Required:
· Master’s degree or a Bachelor’s degree with a sufficient combination of education and experience.
· Knowledge of and experience with social science research methods (e.g., surveys, interviews, qualitative data analysis, etc.).
· Institutional Review Board certification or willingness to achieve certification upon hire.
· Knowledge of and/or experience with microgrids or one or more components of microgrids (energy supply, electronics, cybersecurity, etc.) along with a willingness to learn about the other components
· Knowledge of and/or experience with quantitative modeling/data analysis methods (e.g., techno-economic analysis, statistical analysis, or similar).
· Demonstrated commitment to solutions-focused, community-driven, transdisciplinary research and applications.
· Demonstrated commitment to solve pressing problems using innovative methods (qualitative, quantitative, transdisciplinary and/or community-engaged).
· Experience with collaborative projects.
· Willingness to learn and expand knowledge & skills beyond existing/historic experience/understanding.
· Excellent interpersonal and communication skills (oral and written) and the ability to work effectively with a wide range of constituencies.
· Excellent organizational and time management skills.
· Ability to develop manuscripts and deliver presentations.
Preferred:
· Preferred fields of study: interdisciplinary combination of social sciences (e.g., anthropology, psychology, indigenous studies, economics, public policy, etc.) and engineering.
· Knowledge and experience of/with community-level decision making, organizing, and/or project implementation preferred.
· Knowledge and experience of/with Wabanaki Nations.
· Knowledge and experience of/with Maine communities.
· Knowledge and experience of/with rural communities.
· Knowledge and experience of/with disadvantaged populations.
The description above reflects the general duties and requirements considered necessary to perform the principal functions of the job and shall not be considered a comprehensive description of all work requirements, which may be inherent to the position.
How will this position benefit my career?
● Gain new skills and knowledge in a growing interdisciplinary field (community microgrid co-design).
● Network with people in a variety of positions (local, state, and tribal governments, non-profit organizations, citizen groups, academic institutions, and businesses) throughout Maine and the United States working in these areas.
● Support cutting edge research by faculty and students from UMaine and other institutions across the country.
● Gain experience in multiple professional settings: meetings, emails, calendar management, newsletters, collaborative reporting.
How do I apply for this position?
To avoid applicants who may not be qualified for this position spending time and money on an official application to UMaine, and to accommodate existing UMaine students, please fill out this form (https://forms.gle/bUMD3DtdHWoAZH7k7) to express interest in this position. I will reach out to discuss the position more/ invite you to apply to UMaine if I think your knowledge and experience are a good fit for the position. If you are not already a UMaine PhD student, and I invite you to apply to UMaine, you must adhere to the application requirements included on the UMaine Graduate School website and in the UMaine Graduate Catalog for the program to which you apply.
Wednesday, November 20, 2024
STEM Funding and Research Opportunities - PathwaysToScience.org
For Undergraduates:
Paid Summer 2025 Undergraduate Research Placements:
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Fellowships and graduate programs in a wide variety of STEM disciplines:
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http://www.pathwaystoscience.org/toolbox.aspx
For opportunities specifically in the Ocean Sciences:
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For opportunities specifically in Engineering:
Job posted for Nachusa Restoration Ecologist!
Nachusa Grasslands Restoration Ecologist (CP V) - 55855 – The Restoration Ecologist develops, manages, and advances conservation programs, plans, and methods for small to medium scale geographic areas. The Ecologist addresses critical threats to natural systems and individual species, fosters cross-site learning among conservation community, and supplies conservation planning teams with site or landscape level information relevant to the planning process. The Ecologist coordinates community support, ensures the maintenance of preserve areas frequented by the visiting public and coordinates multiple projects, sets deadlines, and manages completion. They will assist with managing the Nachusa bison herd. This position is onsite at Nachusa Grasslands near Dixon, IL and this position will close once a strong applicant pool is identified. For more details and to apply, please visit https://careers.nature.org/ and search for Nachusa or Job ID 55855.
STILL ACCEPTING APPLICATIONS: Caribbean field course during winter break!!!🌍🌴🐠
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Monday, November 18, 2024
Wednesday, November 13, 2024
Gary Zimmer comes to MCC - This Friday!
Have you ever heard Gary Zimmer speak on soil health? His exuberance is un-matched!
Gary Zimmer is Founder of Midwestern BioAg. Known as the “father” of biological agriculture, Zimmer is an internationally known author, speaker, and consultant. He owns Otter Creek Organic Farm, a family-operated, award-winning 1,000 acre farm near Lone Rock, WI, and has been on the board of Taliesin Preservation Inc. since 2011. Zimmer is the author of three books, The Biological Farmer (Second Edition), The Biological Farmer and Advancing Biological Farming, and numerous articles on soils and livestock nutrition.
Gary is just ONE of the featured speakers at Why Organic? How to Transition and Succeed
Friday November 15
10am - 3pm
McHenry County College in Crystal Lake, IL
Free, Includes Lunch (but registration required)
Whether you’re already organic, on a mission to transition, or organic-curious, this event is for you. Learn about…
· The significance of organic practices and certification
- USDA certified organic processes and requirements
- The impact of organic practices on soil ecology and productivity
- Climate resilient practices within organic production systems
Enjoy a provided lunch with other organic producers, supporters, educators, and certifiers
Curbside Consultations with: Ohio Ecological Food and Farm Association (OEFFA), Oregon Tilth, OnMark Certification Services, Midwest Organic Services Association (MOSA)
This event is a collaboration between Farmer's Rising and the Center for Agrarian Learning at MCC.
9:45am | Doors Open
Arrival & Check In
10:00am | Welcome
Welcome | Sheri Doyel (Center for Agrarian Learning at MCC)
TOPP | Kate Larson (Farmers Rising)
Why Organic? | Thomas Manley (Marbleseed)
11:00am | Breakouts
Certification Success | Process and requirements, and building a relationship with your certifier, with Mark Geistlinger (MOSA) and local organic production farmers: Christopher Schoeneweiss and Jason Sonnefeldt
Soil Health and Ecology | The impact of organic practices on soil ecology and productivity, with Gary Zimmer (Midwestern BioAg)
Climate Solutions | Resilient practices within organic production systems, with Josh Bendorf (USDA Midwest Climate Hub) and local farmers building into climate resilience: Christina Foster and Jennifer Viktora-Cuomo
12:30pm | Lunch
Catered by | Duke's Alehouse & Kitchen
1:30pm - 3:00pm | Curbside Consultations
10 - 15 minute one-on-one conversations with Certifiers from:
Midwest Organic Services Association (MOSA)
Ohio Ecological Food and Farm Association (OEFFA)
OnMark Certification Services
Oregon Tilth
Free, REGISTER HERE
This program would not be possible without the generous support of the Transition to Organic Partnership Program. The Transition to Organic Partnership Program (TOPP) exists to provide technical assistance and wrap-around support for transitioning and existing organic farmers.
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