The Schatz Energy Research Center (http://schatzcenter.org/) at Cal Poly Humboldt is currently seeking research staff to assist with administrative and research tasks for our off-grid energy access team, including supporting the VeraSol product certification program. This is a full-time, benefitted position based in Arcata, CA, with the option for remote work initially. This position is expected to start on or near May 1, 2024.
As part of our off-grid energy access team, the position will support administrative and research tasks including coordination with solar product manufacturers, data input and maintenance, and technical test report review and analysis.
This position will substantially contribute to our work on off-grid energy access. For context, more than 1 billion people worldwide are currently unable to access reliable grid electricity. Modern off-grid solar products help support these communities by providing clean and reliable energy for homes, farms and small businesses, and local facilities including schools and health clinics. As the technical lead for the VeraSol program, our off-grid energy access team develops and implements international test protocols for quality assurance to ensure that solar products and appliances are safe, durable, reliable, and perform as advertised. We work closely with national governments, manufacturers, and nonprofit organizations seeking to provide energy access and resilience across Sub-Saharan Africa and South Asia.
We welcome applications from everyone who is legally eligible to work in the United States.
Applications are being accepted now through 5pm (Pacific) April 2, 2024. To access the full job announcement and learn how to apply, please visit:
https://schatzcenter.org/2024/03/job-off-grid-research-march2024/