[Geoldept] Fwd: Fellowship Opportunity in the U.S. Department of Energy’s Solar Office

[Susan DeBari]

Hi all,

Here is a cool fellowship opportunity if you are thinking of doing something outside the normal geology realm…
My daughter has one of these and asked me to forward to the department. She would be happy to answer questions.

Sue


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From: "Hooper, Nina (FELLOW)" <nina.hooper at ee.doe.gov>
Subject: Fellowship Opportunity in the U.S. Department of Energy’s Solar Office
Date: June 5, 2024 at 8:38:28 AM PDT
To: "hooper at wwu.edu" <hooper at wwu.edu>, "debari at wwu.edu" <debari at wwu.edu>

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I hope you are doing well! I am a fellow in the U.S. Department of Energy (DOE) Solar Energy Technologies Office (SETO). We are looking to recruit applicants for the next Oak Ridge Institute for Science and Education (ORISE) Science, Technology, and Policy (STP) Fellowship application cycle. Would it be possible to advertise the fellowship to students in your network? The next application deadline is July 15, 2024, and more information can be found on SETO’s fellowships webpage<https://www.energy.gov/eere/solar/fellowships-and-research-opportunities>. I have copied the information from the webpage below for your convenience. There is also language at the end of the email and a flyer and graphic attached that you can include in newsletters or social media posts to help spread the word.

I’m happy to answer any questions you may have about the fellowship and provide further information.
Information about the ORISE STP Fellowship:

The Oak Ridge Institute for Science and Education (ORISE) Science, Technology, and Policy (STP) Fellowship<https://www.zintellect.com/Opportunity/Details/DOE-EERE-STP-SETO-2024-2100> offers SETO the opportunity to hire candidates who come to Washington, D.C. to learn about the federal government and its role in advancing renewable energy. Fellows use their expertise to support solar energy research and development<https://www.energy.gov/eere/solar/solar-energy-research-areas> by guiding strategy, designing funding programs, and managing SETO-funded projects in the following areas: •

Photovoltaic technologies

Concentrating solar-thermal power technologies

Grid systems integration technologies

Solar siting, permitting, interconnection, and market analysis

Manufacturing and technology transfer

Energy and environmental justice

Access to financing, capacity building, and technical assistance

Workforce development

Scaling and accelerating deployment with meaningful benefits

Communications, graphic design, and stakeholder engagement

Fellows are encouraged to use their skills to offer new perspectives and unconventional approaches to challenges within SETO. Fellows are selected for their strong technical and/or analytical backgrounds according to their education level and work experience.

ELIGIBILITY & APPLICATION INFORMATION

Direct background in solar energy is not required for this opportunity, but strong candidates will have skill sets that can directly transfer to the work done at SETO and have an interest in developing a career in the solar industry beyond the fellowship. SETO is interested in candidates with backgrounds including but not limited to physical and natural sciences, social science, engineering, policy, entrepreneurship, community and equity work. SETO seeks candidates with bachelor’s, master’s, or doctoral degrees, as well as established professionals with relevant post-degree experience. SETO is also interested in bilingual candidates. Participants must be a U.S. citizen or have Permanent Resident (Green Card) status.

Applications are due each year on January 15 and July 15. Submit your application today<https://www.zintellect.com/Opportunity/Details/DOE-EERE-STP-SETO-2024-2100>, download the informational flyer<https://www.energy.gov/sites/default/files/2023-10/SETO%20Annual%20Fellowship%20Flyer%20%2B%20QR%20Updated_0.pdf>, and email DOE-RPP at orise.orau.gov<mailto:DOE-RPP at orise.orau.gov> with any questions.

BENEFITS

The ORISE fellowship offers competitive compensation. While exact stipends can vary based relevant work experience, SETO anticipates fellows with the following degrees to start their fellowship with the following: bachelor's $65,000; master's $72,000; PhD $95,000. For established professionals with significant work experience following their degree, compensation will be determined on an individual basis.

The fellowship offers a range of benefits, including health and dental insurance, a local transportation stipend, federal holidays and paid leave, a $10,000 research/travel allowance, and relocation reimbursement of up to $5,000 for those outside the Washington, D.C. area, but excludes retirement benefits. Successful fellows may be offered a second-year extension with a pay raise and cost of living adjustment. Past fellows have gone on to take a wide range of permanent positions in industry, academia, and government.

Thank you!

-Nina

NEWSLETTER BLURB: 

TITLE: Join the DOE Solar Office: Science, Technology, and Policy Fellowship 

Are you a student, researcher, or professional with a passion for solar energy? You can work for the U.S. Department of Energy (DOE) Solar Energy Technologies Office<https://www.energy.gov/eere/solar/solar-energy-technologies-office> advancing solar technologies and deployment through the Science, Technology, and Policy Fellowship<https://www.energy.gov/eere/solar/fellowships-and-research-opportunities>! Selected participants will play an integral role in designing and implementing new initiatives to make solar energy more affordable and reliable. They will support office-wide research, development, and demonstration efforts in photovoltaics, concentrating solar-thermal power, and grid integration technologies, as well as solar manufacturing, behavioral science, data analysis, environmental justice, and stakeholder outreach. Submit your application<https://www.zintellect.com/Opportunity/Details/DOE-EERE-STP-SETO-2024-2100> by July 15, 2024. You can go here for more information<https://www.energy.gov/eere/solar/fellowships-and-research-opportunities>. Hear from current and past fellows in this video<https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=8jgXOkreuWE>. 

TWITTER: 

Work for @ENERGY’s Solar Energy Technologies Office! The @ORISEconnect Science, Technology, and Policy Fellowship is an opportunity for solar students, researchers, and professionals to help advance solar technologies and deployment. Apply by 7/15/2024. More: https://www.energy.gov/eere/solar/fellowships-and-research-opportunities

Are you a solar researcher or student? You can work for @ENERGY Solar Energy Technologies Office! The @ORISEconnect Science, Technology, and Policy Fellowship makes it possible. Deadline: 7/15/2024. Learn more about the program and areas of interest: https://www.energy.gov/eere/solar/fellowships-and-research-opportunities

The @ORISEconnect Science, Technology, and Policy Fellowship opportunity makes it possible for students, researchers, & pros to work at @ENERGY Solar Energy Technologies Office advancing solar technology and deployment. Apply by 7/15/2024! More on the program and topics: https://www.energy.gov/eere/solar/fellowships-and-research-opportunities

LINKEDIN/FACEBOOK: 

Are you a student, researcher, or professional with a passion for solar energy? Here’s your opportunity to work in the solar office at the @U.S. Department of Energy! We are seeking candidates to work on a wide variety of initiatives advancing solar technology and deployment. Apply for the Oak Ridge Institute for Science and Education (ORISE) Science, Technology, and Policy Fellowship by July 15, 2024. Learn more about the program and topics of interest: https://www.energy.gov/eere/solar/fellowships-and-research-opportunities


Nina Hooper (she/her)
ORISE Fellow | Solar Energy Technologies Office
The Department of Energy
nina.hooper at ee.doe.gov<mailto:nina.hooper at ee.doe.gov>


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Susan DeBari, Ph.D., she/her/hers
Professor, Geology Department and Science Education Program, MS 9080
516 High Street
Western Washington University
Bellingham, WA 98225

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