Director of Research CNT Energy

Director of Research CNT Energy

Position
The Director of Research is responsible for developing and implementing CNT Energy’s research agenda. The Director works with project leads to identify new research projects and publish findings on current programs. The Director of Research is also responsible for the coordination of the evaluation of CNT Energy programs working closely with each project lead. The Director of Research will represent CNT Energy in local and national energy research and R&D arenas.

Organization Description
CNT Energy is a nonprofit corporation whose mission is to provide economic and environmental benefits to households, building owners and communities through energy efficiency and conservation. CNT Energy is experiencing rapid growth in three main areas:
(1) Residential Real-Time Electricity Pricing and Smart Grid Development,
(2) Energy Efficiency in Residential and Commercial Buildings, and
(3) Community Energy Planning and Energy Information Center.
CNT Energy is an affiliate of the Center for Neighborhood Technology (CNT), a 31-year old nonprofit organization whose mission is to promote the development and perpetuation of vibrant urban communities that are both environmentally and economically sustainable, both in the Chicago region and throughout the United States.

Accountability
The Director of Research reports directly to the Executive Director of CNT Energy and is a member of the senior management team. The Director collaborates closely with the Directors of QA/QC and Policy to assure that current industry standards and issues are represented in CNT Energy’s research agenda. The Director collaborates closely with other CNT Energy staff on evaluation activities. The Director also coordinates policy initiatives in close collaboration with the Center for Neighborhood Technology’s Vice President of Policy.

Responsibilities
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Responsible for executing research on real-time pricing, consumer and other issues relating to smart grid implementation, energy efficiency programs and energy planning.
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Maintaining expertise in current energy topics and literature.
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Manage CNT Energy’s research driven projects.
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Briefing CNT Energy staff regarding relevant subject-area information.
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Supervising the maintenance of reference files for use by CNT Energy staff.
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Coordination of research with others on CNT Energy staff to produce reports, publications, and presentations on CNT Energy’s work.
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Communicate research policy initiatives to CNT staff.
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Present CNT Energy work at local and national conferences.
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Coordination of research and preparation of annual reports and evaluations of residential real-time pricing programs and other CNT Energy programs.
Qualifications/Skills
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A Masters Degree or equivalent experience in energy and/or environmental sciences.
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Previous experience with research, with a demonstrated record of publications in academic and peer-reviewed journals.
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Familiarity with current literature and research in energy and energy-related topics.
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Exceptional organizational and coordination skills.
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Ability to independently leverage critical thinking skills.
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A demonstrated attention to detail.
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Proficiency in MS Office applications (Outlook, Word, Excel, Access).
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Excellent written and verbal communication.
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Ability to work well independently and in a team setting.
Anti-Discrimination Policy
The Center for Neighborhood Technology is an equal opportunity employer that does not discriminate against any employee or job applicant based on race, color, national origin, religion, sex, sexual orientation, age disability, veteran status, or marital status. This policy applies to all terms and conditions of employment, including, but not limited to, hiring, termination, promotion, transfer, layoff, leaves of absence, compensation and training.
This is an exempt position. Salary is commensurate with experience.
To apply, please send cover letter, resume, and salary history to:
Human Resources
Center for Neighborhood Technology 2125 W. North Avenue Chicago, IL 60647 Fax to 773-278-3840 or email to bridget@cnt.org No phone calls please.
http://www.cntenergy.org/contact/careers/