There is a really useful list on the UK Carbon Capture and Storage Community website here.

The U.S. Department of Energy's (DOE's) Office of Energy Efficiency and Renewable Energy (EERE) is soliciting applications for a new postdoctoral fellowship program that comes with a novel twist: Fellows must propose an out-of-the-box idea for contributing to a clean energy economy in addition to collaborating with a senior scientist on a project already under way.

The new 2-year fellowships pay $65,000 a year and include health insurance, relocation costs, and a travel allowance. Applicants must have received their Ph.D. in the past 5 years, but there are no geographic or institutional barriers: The host lab can be in academia, government, or industry and anywhere in the world, says Igrid Gregory of the Oak Ridge Institute for Science and Education in Tennessee, which is managing the application process.

Applicants will get to spend 20% of their time on an idea separate from their mentors' activities but relevant to EERE's mission to develop cleaner and more efficient ways to generate and use energy. Applications are due by 30 June for work beginning in the fall.

The idea for the fellowships "bubbled up within EERE," says Mapes, who adds that she received an "overwhelmingly positive response" from all nine of EERE's programs—covering energy efficiency for buildings, industry, and vehicles, and renewable energy using biomass, hydrogen and fuel cells, geothermal, solar, water, and wind power. Program managers have committed to 20 slots, she adds, for a total cost of $4.2 million over 2 years, but she says that the number could grow depending on the quality of the applications.

EERE officials hope to fund additional cohorts if the first round is judged to be a success, says Mapes. Other parts of DOE's scientific empire, notably the Office of Science and the new Advanced Research Projects Agency-Energy, have also expressed interest in the concept.

To find out more, go here.

Your tasks

• Undertake a doctoral thesis in the field of sustainable energy systems
• Develop and apply a detailed electricity sector model for Switzerland and surrounding countries (primarily Germany, France, Italy and Austria)
• Conduct analysis of the impact of technology, policy, resource and economic developments on the development of the Swiss electricity system
• Prepare project reports, scientific papers and doctoral thesis
• Collaborate with project partners, participate in project meetings and present work at national and international conferences
• Contribute to the scientific and collaborative research environment at PSI

No closing date provided. Click here for more information.

In an effort to promote talented academics, and with the generous support of the Government of the United Arab Emirates, up to 20 IRENA scholarships are offered annually at the Abu Dhabi based MASDAR Institute of Science and Technology (MI). The Programme extends to eight Master of Science Programmes offered at MASDAR Institute.

In addition, IRENA Scholars will be able to attend an exclusive Lecture Programme aimed at informing on the latest developments in the field of renewable energies.

Interested students can find all necessary information explaining the MSc Programmes, entry requirements and the selection process below. Special consideration will be given to applicants from developing countries as part of a concerted effort to support countries severely affected by today’s overriding challenges: energy access, energy security and climate change.

New scholarships are available for next year, with the next round of applications opening 1 November 2011 and closing on 31 May 2012.

Click here for more information.

The Natural Environment Research Council (NERC) is seeking to appoint a new Chair of its Science and Innovation Strategy Board (SISB), to commence from April 2012, and is inviting applications from interested parties.

Further information and an application pack are available here.

The closing date for applications is Monday 13 February 2012.

The University of Sussex’s Economic and Social Research Council (ESRC) Doctoral Training Centre, in collaboration with the STEPS Centre and the Institute of Development Studies (IDS), is looking to recruit seven doctoral students to join our vibrant research community.

Applications are invited from highly-motivated students, working in fields around development studies, science and technology studies, innovation and policy studies, and across agricultural, health, water or energy issues. Candidates whose projects demonstrate the potential to work in collaboration with or are supported by industrial; charitable or public sector organisations will be prioritised.

The deadline for applications is 5pm on Thursday 16 February 2012. For more information, click here.

The Department of Sociology, University of Surrey, invites applications for three PhD studentships associated with the interdisciplinary research project ERIE.

The three projects are:

1. Emergence and immergence in industrial ecosystems

2. Participatory modelling

3. Models in policy making

Closing date for applications is 5 March 2012. Click here for more information.

This new research post is part of their growing portfolio of cutting-edge research projects on building performance evaluation and post-occupancy feedback. These include: ‘Counting the real carbon’ project which seeks to develop bespoke and industry-focussed measurement and monitoring protocols embedded in a soft-landings framework, for both domestic and non-domestic buildings; and a range of ‘Building Performance Evaluation projects’, which aim to reduce the credibility gap between designed and actual performance by evaluating the actual energy and environmental performance of case study buildings from both technical and occupants’ perspectives.

The closing date is 7 February 2012. Click here for more information.

Applications are invited for the post of Associate Professor within the Nottingham Centre for Carbon Capture and Storage (NCCCS) in the Faculty of Engineering.

The closing date is 13 February 2012. Click here for more information.

The Environment and Sustainability Institute of the University of Exeter, based in Cornwall is advertising for social science posts and is very interested to receive applications from those interested in inter-disciplinary energy issues.

The campus has Catherine Mitchell’s Energy Policy Group and the Engineering Departments energy group, which specializes in renewable energy technology, including an undergraduate degree in Renewable Energy.  The ESI is interested to attract interesting researchers across the social sciences but these posts are open to energy researchers, particularly those who would complement the energy centres on campus, including those who might be able to link the policy and technical together.

Engineering posts within the ESI will be advertised in the near future and again these will hope to attract inter-disciplinary researchers. 

To apply, go here.

Applications are invited for a new 18 months, part time (25-30%), policy placement secondment opportunity towork with the Department for Environment, Food and Rural Affairs (DEFRA) on its Atmosphere and Local Environment Programme (ALE) in London. 

This secondment is offered as part of NERC's policy placement fellowship scheme, which allows researchers and other staff involved in environmental science research to work closely with policy-makers within government and other public and third sector organisations in the UK.

The purpose of this policy placement is to provide a technical lead for air quality modelling.  The Atmosphere and Local Environment (ALE) Programme in Defra has recently undertaken a review of it atmospheric modelling portfolio lead by an independent steering group. Building on the recommendations from the review, Defra is now developing a strategy for atmospheric modelling. The strategy will ensure future evidence needs for policy development are met through activities which will need implementing and managing in the short, medium and long term.

For further details, click here. Closing date is 08 February 2012.

The College wishes to appoint an Associate Research Fellow to work on “Scenarios for the development of smart grids in the UK”; a £500,000 interdisciplinary project which brings together Researchers at five UK institutions toconsider the financial, regulatory, legal, organisational, behavioural and societal issues impacting on smart grid futures to 2050, while also being firmly grounded in an understanding and appreciation of energy technologies and ICT.  The project aims to develop scenarios rooted in the experience of key stakeholders and to consider the multiple factors likely to shape future smart grid development.  This post is available immediately for a fixed term period of fifteen months.

For further information please contact Dr Peter Connor, e-mail P.M.Connor@exeter.ac.ukor telephone 01326 371870. To apply, please provide your CV and covering letter with the contact details of three referees to Dr Peter Connor quoting job reference P42402. Closing date is 15 February 2012. Click here for more information.

Carbon Leapfrog has the following vacancy for a full time professional fundraiser with experience of key relationship management. This is an exciting opportunity to develop a full time role in third-sector fundraising and corporate relationship management.  Sitting within the Executive Team, the successful candidate will be responsible for implementing the current funding plan and shaping the organisation’s future funding strategy.  Given the objectives of the Charity, this will involve creatively sourcing and securing both financial and professional support for the charity.

The role covers three key areas:

• Securing current and future funding from diverse sources (from philanthropic funds, through high net worth individuals to corporate firms and supporting NGOs)
• Sourcing relevant professionals to provide pro bono services for our pipeline of excellent, innovative Carbon reducing projects
• Maintaining relationships with our major partners and corporate firms as well as actively seeking out future ventures and collaborations

The deadline for application is 8 February 2012. For more details click here.

The UCL Energy Institute is seeking to appoint a Research Associate to work in energy systems projects funded through the UK Energy Research Centre (UKERC), and a range of complementary projects. The successful candidate’s tasks would include one or several of the following topics, depending on experience and aptitude: specifying in greater detail the industrial sector in the UK MARKAL model; undertaking stylised modelling of technological change; constructing a TIMES energy system model for Europe; and analysing the potential evolution of hydrogen based energy supply vectors. The post is initially funded for 2 years.

The ideal candidate for the post is a quantitative, analytical person with prior experience in or an outstanding aptitude for energy modelling, for quantitative analysis and for producing high quality research to challenging deadlines. A postgraduate degree in mathematics, engineering, economics, operations research or related quantitative field is required in addition to along with the ability to think laterally and integrate knowledge from different disciplines and a keen interest in the possible evolution of the UK energy system in ways that reduce carbon emissions and increase energy security.

The closing date for applications is 19 February 2012. Click here for more information.

The researcher will contribute to the modelling of energy and GHG emission scenarios that estimate the role of the building sector in climate change mitigation.

To accomplish the objectives of this project existing scenarios and the underlying large dataset will be updated and made more robust, the associated costs will be calculated. The model will help determine the potential for energy use and GHG emissions reduction connected to ambitious and worldwide proliferation of energy efficient and renewable energy best-practices in buildings. An important element of the present work is to estimate the financial implications of the advanced scenarios and their cost-effectiveness.

Deadline for application is 13 February 2012. Click here for more information.

The Innovation and Policy Group of the Institute for Energy Systems is seeking to appoint a Research Associate who will participate in a number of marine energy policy and strategy projects. You must have excellent analytical and communication skills and be able to work in a diverse team of European partners. With a good first degree in engineering, physical, environmental or social science, you must also have appropriate relevant professional experience and demonstrable analytical writing experience.

Closing date for application is 24 February 2012. Click here for more information.

A PhD research studentship within the Institute of Energy and Sustainable Development (IESD) at De Montfort University is available to suitably qualified UK students. Applications are invited from well-qualified, highly motivated individuals for a PhD studentship, commencing April 2012. This CASE award is being operated in collaboration with Mimer Energy Ltd (www.mimerenergy.com) based in Falmouth, Cornwall. The student would be expected to spend a portion of their time at the company.

There are a number of novel geothermal heating and cooling systems that are innovations of established geothermal system technology and are potentially able to provide significant reductions in building carbon emissions. Such hybrid systems are able to expand the possible application of this renewable technology and also increase its robustness to changes in operation and adaptation to climate change. As satisfactory behavior of geothermal systems depends on annual and super-annual heat balances, simulation methods must be employed in the design process. Model studies must include the dynamics of ground heat transfer over large spatial and time scales and the dynamic operation of the heating and cooling system. The development of suitable modeling methods and their application to the analysis of novel geothermal heating and cooling systems is the challenge to be addressed in the project.

Further details are available on the Institute of Energy and Sustainable Development website. The closing date for applications is 27 February.

The post sits within the Science and Innovation team of DECC which is an exciting area at the heart of the department. It aims to ensure that good quality evidence is provided on which to base its policy design and decisions. The team also provides technical support to policy and delivery programmes, manages the R&D and analysis programme and the planning and delivery of our energy innovation programme.

DECC are looking for an Electrical engineer with energy sector experience in particular transmission, distribution and grids. Ideally you will have experience of leading or supporting projects or programmes and delivering successful outcomes or engineering solutions. You’ll have drive, passion and inventiveness, and will work well in multidisciplinary teams.

In return, you will gain a chance to influence and understand national strategy, support policy development, to develop and prove yourself working in large and complex delivery programmes and will work with, and build networks in government, academia and the energy industry. Above all, you will gain the opportunity to make a real difference.

Closing Date: 9th March

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In this critical role, you’ll ensure that the Electricity Market Reform (EMR) programme is a success. Your main goal is to deliver a credible investment framework for the Contract for Difference (CfD), which will generate more than £75bn of new investment in low carbon power generation to meet the government’s climate change targets. As well as finalizing the framework, you will work with the European Commission to ensure market reforms are compatible with EU rules. Your success will also depend on developing and reforming the wholesale electricity market, so that the regulatory framework supports a competitive and efficient market.

A strategic thinker, you have a blend of understanding of the structure and mechanics of the UK energy market; energy policy goals; EU policy including State Aids; and, possibly, the broad operations of the capital markets. You have strong analytical skills and can manage projects, programmes and crucially, people, ensuring that every individual performs at their best. What’s more, you are an experienced leader, with the communication skills to win the respect of senior industry stakeholders and Ministers.

Closing date: 24 February 2012

Visit the website to apply.