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Mérida Labs (https://meridalabs.ca) at the University of British Columbia (UBC), Vancouver campus invites applications for a full-time, postdoctoral fellow to work on hydrogen supply chain.
Mérida Labs is a multidisciplinary group that design energy systems that simultaneously minimize environmental damage, promote geopolitical stability, and enable economic diversification. Our integrated approach focuses on policies, technologies and partnerships that enable an equitable society and a low-carbon economy. We are well funded with collaborations with industry, government and academia.
New technology adoption into the transportation system requires a balance between the vehicle market growth and the fuel supply chain. Designing a sustainable hydrogen fuel supply chain (HFSC) for sufficient geographic coverage and minimum investment, which achieves GHG emissions reduction targets is necessary for a successful transition to hydrogen mobility.
An optimization framework has been developed for the long-term deployment of an HFSC for minimum infrastructure cost. The model has been applied to the case of light-duty vehicles in British Columbia for different exogenous demand scenarios. Different policies can be applied to the current model. The model is being expanded to include heavy-duty vehicles and pipelines to consider exportation. The first task will be to validate the model and then assess the effect of policies.
The ideal candidate will use this model to provide policy analyses to optimize the deployment of the HFSC. The model has been used for British Columbia, but it is not limited to this Province. The final goal will be to set the HFSC for Canada.
Scope of Job
Responsibilities:
a. Validate the model
b. Utilize the model to compare potential policies around price of Hydrogen in other jurisdictions and/or different supply chain structure
c. Analyse the implications of the results on current and expected future policy regarding Hydrogen.
d. Assess the potential of Hydrogen for all transportation modes and the possibility for exports from the point of view of the market and policy.
e. Run the model for all Canada.
Qualifications
a. PhD in environmental engineering, resource management, or public policy with emphasis on resources supply chain
b. Peer-reviewed publications, opinion articles on professional sites or white papers are a must.
c. Knowledge on statistics is a must.
d. Familiar with handling datasets using any of the following: excel, matlab, python, R.
e. Knowledge on MySQL or any SQL flavor is an asset.
f. Outstanding written and oral communication skills.
The fellowship will be for a one-year appointment, renewable for one additional year, subject to a performance assessment. There is the potential for the position to be extended beyond two years as a Research Associate. The position is available from now until it is filled. Review of applications will begin on July 30th, 2020. Interested candidates with a Ph.D. in computer science, electrical and computer engineering, or any closely related discipline, completed within the last 3 years are encouraged to apply. Applications must include a cover letter, curriculum vitae and names and contact information of three references and can be submitted to Dr. Omar Herrera at omar.herrera@ubc.ca.
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Equity and diversity are essential to academic excellence. An open and diverse community fosters the inclusion of voices that have been underrepresented or discouraged. We encourage applications from members of groups that have been marginalized on any grounds enumerated under the B.C. Human Rights Code, including sex, sexual orientation, gender identity or expression, racialization, disability, political belief, religion, marital or family status, age, and/or status as a First Nation, Metis, Inuit, or Indigenous person.
All qualified candidates are encouraged to apply.