A complete application consists of:
All documents must be in English or include an official English translation.
If you have questions, send an email to EPArpp@orau.org. Please include the reference code for this opportunity in your email.
Traditional sources of air pollution with known emission points (e.g. facility stacks and vehicles) are well-studied and possess mature regulatory frameworks. Comparatively, industrial non-point and fugitive sources are less understood as emissions can be difficult to locate, measure, and model. Energy production operations, refineries, chemical plants, and other industries and waste facilities can emit air pollutants and odorous compounds from equipment leaks, process malfunctions, and area sources. Occurring over extended areas, the location, or even existence of these stochastic industrial sources (SISs) can be unknown, making them difficult to efficiently monitor and manage.
From the shared perspective of industries, regulators, and communities, improved understanding of SISs can yield many benefits such as safer working environments, cost savings through reduced product loss, lower airshed impacts, and improved community relations. The emergence of lower-cost sensors and inverse modeling approaches, is enabling new cost-effective ways to detect and analyze SIS emissions. Under its next generation emissions measurement (NGEM) program, EPA is working with a range of partners to develop and test NGEM tools that can assist facilities in detection and management of SIS emissions.
EPA has the following ORISE researcher opportunity in the NGEM topic area. The research participant will explore a focused aspect of NGEM related to practical realization of fugitive leak detection inside and near complex industrial facilities. The research participant will develop a unique experience interfacing both with EPA scientists and industry partners to help implement and document a specific sensor network leak detection approach for use in large facilities. The research participant will gain valuable experience by interfacing with multiple parts of EPA to help develop formal methods and quality assurance procedures for this NGEM system. The research participant will interact frequently with members of the research team representing both the industrial sites and the sensor technology development company as part of this research project. The research participant will be stationed at EPA’s National Risk Management Research Laboratory in Durham, NC but will travel (cost reimbursed) to multiple locations in the U.S. to visit industrial and research sites of the industry partners. The research participant will expand on their current skills in complex data analysis and dispersion modeling and appropriately contribute as a member of the team that will document and methodize this research into a transferable form. The research participant will participate in publication and communication of results in journal articles, reports, and at scientific conferences. Approximately 20% of the research participants time will be spent interfacing with EPA scientists on directly related NGEM projects (other field and technology efforts) that provide direct cross-training opportunities to strengthen/broaden the research participants technical skills. The participant will be required to sign a non-disclosure agreement with EPA’s industrial partners regarding business confidential aspects of the project.
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. The initial appointment is for one year, but may be renewed upon recommendation of EPA and is contingent on the availability of funds. The participant will receive a monthly stipend commensurate with educational level and experience. Proof of health insurance is required for participation in this program. The appointment is full-time in the Durham, North Carolina area. Participants do not become employees of EPA, DOE or the program administrator, and there are no employment-related benefits.
The qualified candidate must have received a bachelor's, master's, or doctoral degree in Environmental Science, Physics or Engineering. Degree must have been received within five years of the appointment start date.
Preferred skills:
ORISE GO
The ORISE GO mobile app helps you stay engaged, connected and informed during your ORISE experience – from application, to offer, through your appointment and even as an ORISE alum!
You gave a rating of 0 star(s)
SECURITY/PRIVACY NOTICE
By continuing to use this system you indicate your awareness of and consent to the following terms and conditions of use. LOGOUT IMMEDIATELY if you do not agree to the conditions stated in this warning.
SECURITY NOTICE
This system is part of a Federal information system. This system is monitored for security purposes to ensure it remains available to all users and to protect information in the system. The system employs software programs to monitor network traffic to identify unauthorized activities. By accessing this system, you are expressly consenting to these monitoring activities. Unauthorized attempts to defeat or circumvent security features; to use the system for other than intended purposes; to deny service to authorized users; to access, obtain, alter, damage, or destroy information; to upload or change information; to otherwise cause system or information damage; or otherwise to interfere with the system or its operation, is prohibited. Evidence of such acts may be dis-closed to law enforcement authorities and result in prosecution under the Computer Fraud and Abuse Act of 1986 and the National Information Infrastructure Protection Act of 1996, or other applicable laws.
PRIVACY NOTICE
This system is for authorized use only. Use of this system constitutes consent to security monitoring and testing. All activity is logged with your host name and IP address. Users (authorized or unauthorized) have no explicit or implicit expectation of privacy. Any or all uses of this system and all files on this system may be intercepted, monitored, recorded, copied, audited, inspected, and dis-closed to authorized site and law enforcement personnel, as well as authorized officials of other agencies, both domestic and foreign. By using this system, the user consents to such interception, monitoring, recording, copying, auditing, inspection, and disclosure at the discretion of authorized site or law enforcement personnel. Unauthorized or improper use of this system may result in administrative disciplinary action and civil and criminal penalties.
You have been inactive on this page for . You will be logged out after 03:00:00.
Select an icon below to visit the website and download an appropriate browser.
For help, please email Zintellect@orau.org.
Question: What is the deadline for submitting an application?
Answer: Not all opportunities have application deadlines. Some opportunities remain open until they are filled. If an opportunity has an application deadline, then it will be listed in the opportunity details or in the opportunity catalog.
Question: How do I reset my password?
Answer: If you have forgotten your password or wish to reset your password, use the "Forgot password or username?" tab on the login to reset it.
Question: I forgot my username. How do I retrieve it?
Answer: Use the "Forgot password or username?" tab on the login. You will receive an email containing your username.
Question: What do I need to submit an application?
Answer: Typically, applicants are required to submit a resume or CV, an official copy of their transcripts or academic record, and a minimum of two references at the time they apply. Additional requirements such as a writing sample, thesis or dissertation, etc. may be required. Review the opportunity details for additional information about the requirements for applying for an opportunity.
Question: Where do I upload my transcripts?
Answer: If required, you will be asked to upload your transcript as a part of the application process.
Question: Where do I submit a writing sample?
Answer: If required, you will be asked to upload a writing sample as part of the application process.
Question: Can a family member serve as a reference?
Answer: No; family members may not serve as references. References must be able to speak to your educational and/or professional experience. At least one academic reference is preferred.
Our Zintellect A.I. is constantly learning how to Match you to our opportunities! So, we want to know when we get it right or when we get it wrong. This will help us make our better! Plus, as a potential applicant to one of our many opportunities across the country, we value you and want to help you on your career path!
