Job Description:

Equitable Energy Transition Program Manager

US-NJ-Princeton

Job ID: 2024-19872
Type: Full-Time
# of Openings: 1
Category: Research and Laboratory

Overview

The Princeton Plasma Physics Laboratory seeks to fill an Equitable Energy Transition Program Manager position at PPPL in the Science Education Department.

As the fusion energy field enters a stage of commercialization, the challenges are evolving from purely technical ones to ones that involve the social aspects of energy deployment, including market demands, environmental concerns, equitable energy deployment, social licensing/buy-in/acceptance, etc. At PPPL, the Science Education department has had a mission of public engagement and workforce development for the US plasma physics and fusion sciences/engineering community. While public engagement has been historically seen as an “outreach” mission, as the fusion field evolves towards one of commercialization, the definition of engagement with the public must be broadened to include the impact of fusion energy and plasma sciences on the public and the perception of fusion to the public.

The successful candidate will lead the department’s growing efforts to study and tackle the impact of fusion energy development and deployment, and plasma technology on the public. This will include working with other national labs, universities, and private companies, as well as identifying and partnering with non-profit groups, non-governmental organization (NGOs), community groups and other potential partners to further the mission of PPPL, including fusion energy development and deployment.

A proud U.S. Department of Energy National Laboratory managed by Princeton University, Princeton Plasma Physics Laboratory (PPPL) is a longstanding leader in the science and innovation behind the development of fusion energy — a clean, safe, and virtually limitless energy source. With an eye on the future and in response to national priorities, PPPL also has begun a strategic shift from a singular focus on fusion energy to a multi-focus approach that includes microelectronics, quantum information science, and sustainability science. Whether it be through science, engineering, technology or professional services, every team member has an opportunity to make their mark on our world. PPPL aims to attract and support people with a rich variety of backgrounds, interests, experiences, and cultural viewpoints. We are committed to equity, diversity, inclusion and accessibility and believe that each member of our team contributes to our scientific mission in their own unique way. Come join us!

Responsibilities

Core Duties

The position will focus on the following activities:

• 50%: Lead a multi-institutional input board to support FES grant awardees in developing and tracking impactful and comprehensive Community Benefit Plans and other non-technical deliverables. This role will support the FES strategy of public-private partnerships.
• 20%: Identify and develop partnerships with groups and outside organizations to further study and advance the mission of an equitable energy transition, energy justice, as well as grow public acceptance of fusion energy and other PPPL scientific and technological missions.
• 20%: Develop and deploy programs and initiatives with existing and new partners in the national lab system, universities, private companies and community partners, as well as international partners to support an equitable energy transition and an inclusive fusion energy ecosystem.
• 10%: Support the rest of the Science Education department portfolio, including developing ways of advancing principles of energy justice and equitable energy transition into the broader mission of the department and the lab.

Qualifications

Education and Experience

• Minimum of a BA in a Public Policy/Environmental Science/Energy systems field.
• Advanced degree preferred.
• At least three years of experience working in Energy Justice and Equitable Energy Transition Experience working within the US Fusion Energy Ecosystem or within the US Department of Energy is preferred.

Knowledge, Skills and Abilities

• The candidate must have a strong understanding of the US energy landscape.
• Incumbent must be well-versed on issues of environmental and energy justice and the challenges of US and global energy transition as well as deployment.
• Experience putting together and leading teams.

Physical Requirements

• Office environment or home office environment; 20% travel (this % could grow).

Working Conditions

• While in-person and onsite working arrangements is preferred. Other work arrangements may be considered for the right candidate.

Princeton University is an Equal Opportunity/Affirmative Action Employer and all qualified applicants will receive consideration for employment without regard to age, race, color, religion, sex, sexual orientation, gender identity or expression, national origin, disability status, protected veteran status, or any other characteristic protected by law. KNOW YOUR RIGHTS

Please be aware that the Department of Energy (DOE) prohibits DOE employees and contractors from participation in certain foreign government talent recruitment programs. All PPPL employees are required to disclose any participation in a foreign government talent recruitment program and may be required to withdraw from such programs to remain employed under the DOE Contract.

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