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EPA Fellowship on Remote Sensing of Emissions From Solid Waste Management Facilities
Job Description
- Agency
- U.S. Environmental Protection Agency (EPA)
- Location
- Cincinnati, Ohio
- Job Category
- Fellowships & Scholarships
- Salary
- TBD
- Last Date to Apply
- 10/27/2023
- Website
- https://www.zintellect.com/Opportunity/Details/EPA-ORD-CESER-HSMMD-2023-01
- Description
- *Applications may be reviewed on a rolling-basis and this posting could close before the deadline. Click here for information about the selection process. EPA Office/Lab and Location: A research opportunity is available at the Environmental Protection Agency (EPA), Office of Research and Development (ORD), Center for Environmental Solutions and Emergency Response (CESER), Homeland Security Materials Management Division (HSMMD) located in Cincinnati, Ohio. Research Project: Research will be performed on remotely sensed emissions from waste management facilities in the US such as municipal solid waste (MSW) landfills. The primary pollutant of concern is methane, a potent greenhouse gas (GHG), but the research may not be strictly limited to the measurement of methane emissions. For instance, the research participant will investigate other environmental or atmospheric data (solar radiation, wind speeds, etc.) that affect the quantification or non-quantification of methane emissions from MSW landfills. Additionally, the analysis may encompass other waste management facilities such as composting operations, anaerobic digestion facilities, and other types of landfills. The research participant will use multiple public and commercial data sources to understand the accuracy, precision, and uncertainty of the emissions estimates. The research participant will collaborate with other EPA researchers as well as external partners to address this critical issue. Under the guidance of a mentor, research activities may include: Visualization of commercial and public remotely sensed data with mapping tools (e.g., ArcGIS) Analysis of remotely sensed data using spreadsheets, and statistical and graphical software packages Literature reviews on current state of remote sensing practices for municipal solid waste landfills and other waste management facilities Collaborating with external and internal partners in the preparation of peer-reviewed journal articles and disseminating research results to project partners and stakeholders Deploying sensors at or near facilities; collecting and analyzing data; visualize information in graphs, tables, charts, and/or maps Learning Objectives: The research participant will have opportunities to learn or improve skills and knowledge during the appointment. Learning objectives for this opportunity include: Develop visual aids (e.g., static and embedded maps) that visualize gaseous emissions from solid waste facilities such as landfills Learn how to automate access to publicly- and commercially-available datasets Learn how to develop a Quality Assurance Project Plan following EPA guidelines Learn the use of statistical and performance-based measures of data quality using quality assurance and quality control principles. Participate in conferences and workshops to present research results. Mentor(s): The mentor for this opportunity is Max Krause (krause.max@epa.gov). If you have questions about the nature of the research please contact the mentor. Anticipated Appointment Start Date: August 1, 2023. All start dates are flexible and vary depending on numerous factors. Click here for detailed information about start dates. Appointment Length: The appointment will initially be for one year and may be renewed three to four additional years upon EPA recommendation and subject to availability of funding. Level of Participation: The appointment is full-time. Participant Stipend: The participant will receive a monthly stipend commensurate with educational level and experience. Click here for detailed information about full-time stipends. EPA Security Clearance: Completion of a successful background investigation by the Office of Personnel Management (OPM) is required for an applicant to be on-boarded at EPA. ORISE Information: This program, administered by ORAU through its contract with the U.S. Department of Energy (DOE) to manage the Oak Ridge Institute for Science and Education (ORISE), was established through an interagency agreement between DOE and EPA. Participants do not become employees of EPA, DOE or the program administrator, and there are no employment-related benefits. Proof of health insurance is required for participation in this program. Health insurance can be obtained through ORISE. ORISE offers all ORISE EPA graduate students and Postdocs a free 5 year membership to the National Postdoctoral Association (NPA). The successful applicant(s) will be required to comply with Environmental, Safety and Health (ES&H) requirements of the hosting facility, including but not limited to, COVID-19 requirements (e.g. facial covering, physical distancing, testing, vaccination). Questions: Please see the FAQ section of our website. After reading, if you have additional questions about the application process please email ORISE.EPA.ORD@orau.org and include the reference code for this opportunity.
- Qualifications
- The qualified candidate should have received a master's degree in one of the relevant fields (e.g. Geography, Remote Sensing, Geographical Information Systems). Degree must have been received within three years of the appointment start date. Preferred Skills: Basic knowledge of scientific and/or engineering principles and practices. Proficiency with ArcGIS or similar tools. Proficiency with Microsoft Office applications (i.e., Excel, PowerPoint, Word, and Outlook) and other statistical software. Strong communication skills to a diversity of technical and non-technical audiences. Previous experience writing peer reviewed journal articles. Knowledge of remote sensing datasets.
- Contact Person
- ORISE.EPA.ORD@orau.org
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