BU Energy Club Job Postings

2009 Transatlantic Renewable Energy Fellowship in Germany

The 2009 Transatlantic Renewable Energy Fellowship in Germany, a new initiative of the German Federal Foreign Office (Auswärtiges Amt), administered by InWEnt gGmbH in partnership with CDS International, Inc.

The program allows 15 fellows to attend a 5-day briefing on Germany’s renewable energy policies and structures and complete an internship of 3-6 months with a leading renewable energy company or organization.

The program will run from September 5 through December 19, 2009.

Fellows will receive a stipend in the amount of 3,300 Euro as well as support for travel expenditures to and in Germany.

As part of the Transatlantic Climate Bridge, the Fellowship seeks to further mutual understanding and transatlantic cooperation in climate and energy policies, to provide practical training for future leaders in the renewable energy and environmental fields, and support renewable energy institutions in developing their human resources and transatlantic networks.

Eligibility criteria for the Fellowship are as follows:

- US citizenship, permanent residency, or current enrolment at a US university or college
- Age 32 or younger at the application deadline
- Minimum of 3 years completed at a college or university, preferably with degree completed in

* Technical fields (engineering, IT, manufacturing/production, logistics/supply chain management, geography/meteorology)
* Science (physics, material sciences, chemistry
* Design and Development: regional and urban planning; architecture
* Business (business administration, international business, PR)
* Liberal Arts (international relations, environmental policy, environmental economics)

- Two years experience in renewable energy or a related field, preferably in a professional capacity

Interested candidates should visit www.inwent.org/tref or http://www.cdsintl.org/fellowshipsabroad/tref.phpwww.inwent.org/tref or http://www.cdsintl.org/fellowshipsabroad/tref.php for additional information.

Applications should be completed online by June 24, 2009.

Health Effects Institute Research Assistant

> Description:
> HEI is a nonprofit corporation chartered in 1980 as an independent
> research organization to provide high-quality, impartial, and relevant
> science on the health effects of air pollution. Typically, HEI receives
> half of its core funds from the US Environmental Protection Agency and
> half from the worldwide motor vehicle industry (see HEI Sponsors). Other
> public and private organizations periodically support special projects
> or certain research programs. Information about HEI’s work can be found
> at www.healtheffects.org.
>
> HEI seeks to hire a Research Assistant to work with scientific staff in
> collecting, organizing and analyzing scientific literature, managing
> article and book databases, editing literature reviews, and writing
> summaries on topics relevant to HEI’s projects. Experience with figure
> and graphical design, citation management systems (EndNote), and/or
> website maintenance are highly desirable. Candidates should have a
> bachelor’s or master’s degree in biology, chemistry, toxicology,
> epidemiology, environmental science, or mechanical engineering. This is
> an excellent opportunity for someone with initial science training who
> wants to obtain experience as s/he considers next steps in
> education/career development.
>
> HEI is an equal opportunity employer. Questions about the position?
> Contact Katherine Walker, ScD. kwalker@healtheffects.org.
> How to Apply:
> Applicants should submit a letter, writing sample, and resume by May 15,
> 2009, to:
>
> Ms. Terésa Fasulo
> Science Administration Manager
> Health Effects Institute
> 101 Federal Street, Suite 500
> Boston MA 02110
> tfasulo@healtheffects.org

MTC - Research and Analysis Intern

The Massachusetts Technology Collaborative (MTC) is seeking qualified candidates for a paid internship at our Westborough office.  

Reporting to the Research Manager for the Index of the Massachusetts Innovation Economy project, the intern will be responsible for the following:

• Carrying out a variety of research activities, including primary data collection and analysis, related to MTC’s annual Index of the Massachusetts Innovation Economy report for 2009.
• Assist in drafting text and creating charts for the report; participate in weekly project meetings (both on campus and off-site); summarize reports and articles; and other tasks to help us explore creative new ways to benchmark aspects of the Massachusetts innovation economy against states and nations.

About the Index
The Index is produced by MTC, an independent public economic development organization, with a mission to foster sustainable economic growth by promoting a better understanding of the forces that shape the state’s economy and by enabling greater collaboration among the diverse enterprises involved in the Innovation Economy.  The annual Index is a comprehensive analysis of the Innovation Economy benchmarking Massachusetts performance against other leading technology states.  Entering its 13th year of production, the Index has been nationally and internationally recognized as a comprehensive, objective, and data-rich report that tracks the New Economy for Massachusetts.

REQUIREMENTS: Qualified applicants will be an undergraduate or graduate student in business, economics, political science, public policy, urban policy, or related field; excellent research, quantitative, analytical, organizational, and communications skills; familiarity with the use of common office systems (e.g., word, excel, PowerPoint); and interest in regional innovation systems and the graphical communication of ideas preferred.  

NOTE: This is a temporary position with duration of 3 to 9 months.

To APPLY: Qualified candidates are encouraged to forward resume and salary requirements via E-mail to employment@masstech.org <mailto:employment@masstech.org> . You may also fax a resume to 508.366-7838 or mail to Massachusetts Technology Collaborative, 75 North Drive, Westborough, MA 01581-3340, Attn: RA Intern             

Resume review begins April 3, 2009.

Career Intern Program

The Department of Energy (DOE) is accepting applications for the
Headquarters Career Intern Program (CIP) through the USAJobs website for
positions in Washington DC Metropolitan Area and Albuquerque, New Mexico
sites only.  Applicants who previously applied by completing the CIP
questionnaire must reapply to the DOE Headquarters Career Intern Program
vacancy announcement to be considered for this program.

The website for the CIP vacancy announcement is:

http://jobsearch.studentjobs.gov/getjob.asp?JobID=79583584&AVSDM=2009%2D
02%2D26+00%3A03%3A06&Logo=0&q=Career+Intern+Program&lid=17514&FedEmp=N&s
ort=rv&vw=d&brd=3877&ss=0&FedPub=Y&SUBMIT1.x=0&SUBMIT1.y=0 <http://jobsearch.studentjobs.gov/getjob.asp?JobID=79583584&AVSDM=2009-02-26+00:03:06&Logo=0&q=Career+Intern+Program&lid=17514&FedEmp=N&sort=rv&vw=d&brd=3877&ss=0&FedPub=Y&SUBMIT1.x=0&SUBMIT1.y=0>

If you have questions about the DOE Headquarters Career Intern Program,
you may contact the following Program Managers:

Kenneth Fields
kenneth.fields@hq.doe.gov
202-586-0283

Angela Goldring
angela.goldring@hq.doe.gov
202-586-5803

Thank you again for your interest in the Department of Energy.


Department of Energy
Headquarters Special Programs Office
Washington, DC 20585
202-586-8503
202-586-0283

Blu Skye - looking for stellar managing consultant

We (Blu Skye - http://www.bluskye.com/) are looking for someone
excellent to manage key pieces of the ongoing Walmart project. I view this
as the deepest corporate transformation in the history of the world. It is
making a collosal difference for good.

This person should have:
- 3+ years management consulting experience, managing complex high-stakes
engagements
- MBA
- high competence in consulting skills
- sustainability expertise
- great client relationship / people skills
- lives in or willing to move to the Bay Area (blu skye HQ)
- willingness to travel
- fits the Blu Skye culture (i know that’s vague…mission driven, hard
working & committed, believes business plays a critical role in solving
issues of global concern, etc…)

—-

Background
Blu Skye is an innovative strategy consulting firm that inspires corporations to create positive global change. Blu Skye has embraced a new approach to strategy development and implementation that demonstrates how sustainability is the defining competitive advantage of the 21st Century.  We have the tools and methods to accelerate a profound change (and the success stories to validate) – a change that is focused on tipping the paradigm of business as quickly as possible.  Our team has a sense of urgency and enormous excitement about our role in changing the world.  Our goal is a world that works for everyone:  customers, employees, suppliers, communities, the environment and the world as a whole.  When all aspects of society work together, the society thrives.

Position Overview
We are looking for a highly motivated, task and relationship-oriented leader who brings a foundation of consulting best practices, awareness of critical sustainability issues, and an ability to manage client relationships.  This person will be a key player in consulting to the world’s most influential organizations.  The successful candidate will be one who questions the current paradigm of business and offers inventive, well-designed solutions to the global issues facing humanity.  This person sees poverty, injustice, climate change, environmental degradation as interconnected to the needs of business.

As a Managing Consultant, you will be responsible for designing, managing and delivering Blu Skye consulting engagements with large corporations across a variety of industries.

Roles and Responsibilities
- Develop and implement innovative value-creation strategies working in partnership with business leaders, NGOs, Government, thought leaders, and other stakeholders.
- Learn and contribute to our unique approach and tool kit.
- Become a trusted advisor for your clients and play an active role in business development and sales.
Skills and Qualifications
- An MBA or equivalent degree from a top-tier school and a strong record of professional success
- At least 3-5 years (post-MBA) consulting experience in a well known firm and/or significant industry experience in related fields
- Excellent grasp of business strategy as well as organizational and leadership issues
- A clearly demonstrated potential to develop new client relationships and consulting services
- Exceptional communication, presentation, facilitation and interpersonal skills
Character Attributes
- Strong character and a passion for self discovery and personal development
- Capable of managing complex, multi-stakeholder projects
- Able to see multiple perspectives, work with complexity and ambiguity, and create innovative solutions to challenging problems
- Passionate about making a real difference in the world
- Driven, hardworking, and comfortable in a dynamic, sometimes chaotic environment
- Unwilling to settle for anything less than growing and learning on both professional and personal levels to realize your fullest potential – full of tenacity, passion, integrity and a commitment to quality

The Rewards
- The chance to help grow a firm that will change the world for good
- An opportunity to operate with a high degree of autonomy and interdependence in a collegial, fun, fast-paced environment with people who share a common mission and a love for what we do.
- Ability to innovate, and expand your role as you demonstrate your ability to do additional work and take on new responsibilities
- Incentive-based compensation that shares the rewards of success and growth

Get Engaged
Please submit a cover note and resume with your most recent salary and bonus information to careers@bluskye.com with the subject heading “Managing Consultant”. In your cover note, please answer the following questions in less than 200 words:
- What motivates you most about this opportunity?
- What is the one thing that your clients and colleagues would describe as one of your distinguishing strengths?
- What makes you well qualified to help Blu Skye’s clients develop and execute sustainability strategies?

Blu Skye is an EQUAL OPPORTUNITY EMPLOYER, committed to diversity and consideration of all applicants for all positions without regard to color, ethnic background, religion, sex, gender identity, sexual orientation, national origin, age, and disability status.

www.bluskye.com

Energy Policy Internship – The National Commission on Energy Policy

Brief Job Description:
The Bipartisan Policy Center’s National Commission on Energy Policy (NCEP) will annually award one student—graduate or undergraduate— a summer internship opportunity to conduct research on pertinent energy policy topics in Washington, D.C. at NCEP’s office headquarters.
One fellow will be selected annually in a competition seeking innovative research proposals that address designated topics pertaining to current U.S. energy strategies.  The student whose proposal is accepted will be invited to serve as an intern at NCEP in Washington, D.C. for a 10-week period during the summer.  The intern will split his or her time between bringing his or her research proposal to fruition and engaging in NCEP’s normal business activities, which includes energy policy and technology research, advocacy, and other related endeavors.
For more information about this position, and to apply, please visit http://www.energycommission.org/internship.

NCEP Background:
The National Commission on Energy Policy is a bipartisan group of 20 of the nation’s leading energy experts – representing the highest ranks of industry, government, academia, labor, consumer and environmental protection. The Commission seeks to identify and address the political and analytical barriers that have thwarted previous efforts at energy policy reform and conduct extensive outreach to government, business, NGO and other communities. By taking a bipartisan approach, and seeking to connect the expertise and objectivity of scientific research with political realities, the Commission seeks both to build on and distinguish itself from past energy policy efforts. For more information please visit our website at www.energycommission.org <http://www.energycommission.org> 

US Department of Transportation - Volpe Center Internship

I am pleased to announce that we are soliciting graduate student applicants for the John A. Volpe Transportation Internship Program for the 2009/2010 academic year. Applications will be accepted from Monday, February 23, 2009 through April 15, 2009.
I would like your assistance in getting the word out within your professional networks. Concurrently, the Center is sending the notice to colleges and the University Transportation Centers (UTCs).

Each year the Volpe Center competitively awards the John A. Volpe Transportation Internship to an outstanding graduate student studying engineering, information technology, physical or social sciences, who has expressed an interest in working in the field of transportation (U.S. Citizenship is required). This internship program offers a paid opportunity to work with leading experts in transportation at the Volpe Center in Cambridge, Massachusetts and includes:

§        one-year tuition assistance of up to $10,000 (A service agreement is required to receive the tuition reimbursement.),

§        competitive salary commensurate with recipient’s level of education and previous professional work experience, and

§        project assignments based on the recipient’s background and career interests related to any of the following goals as described in the U. S. Department of Transportation and Research & Innovative Technology Administration’s: Safety, Reduced Congestion, Global Connectivity, Environmental Stewardship, Security, Preparedness and Response, and Organizational Excellence.

This unique Internship Program provides a valuable opportunity to work full time during school breaks and/or part-time during the academic year on actual transportation projects. The recipient will utilize new technologies in innovative ways in support of the Volpe Center’s mission as a leader for innovation and as a forum for government, industry, and academic cooperation to develop and improve transportation and logistics systems. The John A. Volpe Transportation Internship may lead to a permanent position at the Volpe Center upon completion of the recipient’s degree.

Please note: The application for the John A. Volpe Transportation Internship will not affect any application status for the Student Career Experience Program (co-op program). However, there is an additional application process for this Internship.

Employees currently in the Student Career Experience Program may also apply for this Internship, which will have no effect on their current appointment.

Please take a few minutes to review more information about the John A. Volpe Internship Program and the application process on the Volpe website: http://www.volpe.dot.gov/career/intrnshp.html.  If you are interested in being considered for this Internship, please follow the application instructions.

Please feel free to contact Eric Falzone if you have questions or would like additional information. He can be reached by phone at 617-494-2418, or e-mail, eric.falzone@dot.gov. 

Sustainable Endowments Institute - Summer Internship (College Sustainability Report Card)

Spring Sustainability Internship
The Sustainable Endowments Institute is seeking a highly motivated and reliable individual for a part-time internship. The intern will help lay the groundwork for compiling the College Sustainability Report Card 2010. To view previous editions of the Report Card, visithttp://www.GreenReportCard.org

Over the past four years, the Institute has had research fellows and interns from dozens of leading schools including: Brandeis, Brown, Columbia, Cornell, Dartmouth, Harvard, Kalamazoo, Michigan, Northeastern, Penn, Stanford, UC Santa Barbara, Vermont Law School, and Williams. 

The internship will last approximately 12 weeks, starting March 9, 2009. The intern will work approximately 15 hours per week and should be able to work in the office at least one day per week. Flexible scheduling arrangements will be considered in certain circumstances. The Sustainable Endowments Institute is a nonprofit organization engaged in research and education to advance sustainability in campus operations and endowment practices. Founded in 2005, the Institute is a special project of Rockefeller Philanthropy Advisors. 

Located in Harvard Square, Cambridge, our office is easily accessible by public transportation. We encourage applicants to familiarize themselves with our website before applying: www.GreenReportCard.org

Responsibilities: 
The intern’s job duties include, but are not limited to:
• Working with Institute staff on current and new research
• Conducting web research on sustainability programs
• Data analysis and entry
• Maintenance of Excel databases
• Reviewing, verifying, and updating previously gathered material
• Coordinating information with other Research Fellows and Institute staff
• Designing/administering surveys of university officials  
• Developing innovative outreach strategies to connect with new constituencies

Qualifications:
• Commitment to advancing sustainability on campus
• Ability to navigate the internet and conduct research
• Proficiency in Word and Excel
• Strong oral and written communication
• Ability to succinctly summarize data
• Excellent organizational skills, attention to detail
• Flexible and cooperative work ethic
• Experience designing and administering surveys, or coursework in survey methodology 

Compensation:
Competitive compensation commensurate with experience.

Application deadline:
Applications will be considered on a rolling basis. For the best chance of being offered the internship, applicants should apply as soon as possible. 

Application instructions:
Candidates should submit a resume, cover letter, and writing sample as Microsoft Word or PDF file attachments. Send to Elizabeth Ginsburg, Associate Director at the following email: internships(at)endowmentinstitute.org. 

Please address the following questions within the body of your cover letter:
• How did you hear about the internship opportunity? 
• Why are you interested in working for the Sustainable Endowments Institute?
• What experiences—work-related or otherwise—have you had on the topic of environmental sustainability?
• What set of skills or experiences do you have to offer that will be particularly beneficial in pursuing the mission of the Institute?
• What are you hoping to gain from a position at SEI?

The Sustainable Endowments Institute is an equal opportunity employer and seeks qualified applicants without regard to race, color, gender, religion, national origin, age, disability, marital status, or sexual orientation.

Sustainable Energy Fellow

Dear All
 
On behalf of my colleagues, Andy Hoffman from the University of Michigan, Lincoln Pratson from Duke University, Larry Walker  from Cornell University and Jeff Tester of MIT, I am pleased to announce the opening of applications for the 3rd annual Sustainable Energy Fellowship.
 
To be held on the campus of the University of Michigan 30 May to 6 June 2009, this special event supports up to 40 of the most outstanding U.S. graduate and undergraduate students from around the country to explore the technical, organizational, policy and economic imperatives of conventional and renewable energy in our country.
 
Partial funding to cover travel, dorm and per diem is provided and upon completion the students receive the designation of Sustainable Energy Fellow. 
 
As the faculty leading the program we encourage you to have your most outstanding students (Juniors who will be seniors next fall and / or 1st year master students of all disciplines) to apply on-line at www.TeachEnergy.org <http://www.TeachEnergy.org> where they can download and submit the required documents and learn more about the Sustainable Energy Fellowship.
 
Thank you for encouraging your students to apply for this great opportunity.
 
Jay Golden on behalf of the faculty.
  __________________________________________________________
Dr. Jay S. Golden l Director 
The National Center of Excellence for SMART Innovations
 
Assistant Professor
School of Sustainability l Global Institute of Sustainability
Civil, Environmental and Sustainable Engineering Affiliate
Barrett Honors College Faculty
 
Arizona State University
P.O. Box 875502 l 800 South Cady Mall Room#356
Tempe, Arizona USA 85287-5502
Phone: +1 (480) 965-4951 l Fax: (480) 965-8087
 
National Center of Excellence Web Site http://www.asuSMART.org <http://www.asusmart.org/>
______________________________________________________                                                                  
 

UK Energy Research Center - Energy Summer School

The UK Energy Research Centre (UKERC) is holding its fifth annual Energy Summer School from 5th - 10th July 2009 at the University of Sussex, Brighton. There will be 100 places available for UK and international students.

The course has been specifically designed to give first and second year PhD students an understanding of the broader issues relevant to energy research. We welcome applications from those engaged in energy-related research including technical, physical, social, economic, environmental and business aspects of energy and energy systems.

We would like to invite you to nominate students to attend. There is no cost for the School; UKERC will provide accommodation and all meals and materials for activities.
> Nominations are now open - please go to http://www.ukerc.ac.uk/AboutUs/0608UKERCSummerSchool.aspx to download nomination forms. The deadline for nominations is 5pm GMT on Thursday 2nd April 2009.

During the week-long course, which runs in parallel to UKERC’s Annual Assembly, students will
> - Examine the drivers behind current energy policy
> - Understand the relevance of energy research to industry and markets
> - Be involved in high level debate on energy research priorities in a number of key research areas, from demand reduction to future sources of energy
> - Be presented with a number of contrasting international perspectives on energy
> - Have the opportunity to network with key academic, business and Government energy contacts
> - Research and develop a presentation to the UK Energy Research Centre in response to real-life challenges in energy research
> - Develop and practice professional skills in communication and engagement

The course is professionally facilitated to provide continual support for participants, and includes a number of networking opportunities as well as social events.

All information is available at http://www.ukerc.ac.uk/AboutUs/0608UKERCSummerSchool.aspx

If you have further questions, please call us on 0207 594 1574 or email Angela Knight at angela.knight@ukerc.ac.uk.

We look forward to receiving your nominations by 2nd April!