[Stoves] MIT Job posting: "Biomass Fuel Technology Specialis"

[Josh Kearns]

FYI, job posting at D-Lab, MIT....

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http://sh.webhire.com/servlet/av/jd?ai=631&sn=I&ji=2662334****

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*Title:* Biomass Fuel Technology Specialist
*Req Number:* mit-00009344
*Department:* D-Lab
*Location(s):* Cambridge MA
*FT/PT:* Full Time
*Employment / Payroll Category:* Other Academic
*Work Shift:*

BIOMASS FUEL TECHNOLOGY SPECIALIST, D-LAB, to advance D-Lab's expertise in
the areas of alternative biomass fuel production and clean cook stove
design through applied research and field-base technology evaluations, and
provide technology support to selected charcoal enterprises in Africa and
southeast Asia by evaluating the technologies adopted and advising on
design alterations to improve performance and optimize for large-scale
production. Will evaluate the potential environmental and economic
implications of technology scale-up and research design improvement to
palliate to any possible negative impacts; negotiate access to relevant
labs and equipment at MIT and partner institutions; hire and supervise UROP
students; and produce ready-to-use resources for charcoal enterprises to
select and operate technology solutions in consideration of their scale and
local constraints.

REQUIREMENTS: a bachelor's degree in engineering; two years of work or
research experience in combustion, cook stove design, or emissions
analysis; and proven analytical and project management skills. Experience
working in a developing country is important. A master's degree a in
relevant area of expertise is preferred. MIT-00009344

Must be available to travel for field work up to 40% the time.

This is a one year position with the possibility of renewal.




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Josh Kearns
PhD Candidate, Environmental Engineering
University of Colorado-Boulder
Visiting Researcher, North Carolina State University

Director of Science
Aqueous Solutions
www.aqsolutions.org

Mobile: 720 989 3959
Skype: joshkearns
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