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Research Scientist

Massachusetts Institute of Technology

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Compensation
$74–111K/yr
Location
Cambridge, MA
Schedule
Full-time
Work Authorization
Visa required • Visa sponsorship

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Requirements

Credentials this posting asks for.

Doctorate

Job overview

The MIT Energy Initiative seeks a Research Scientist 2 to conduct and lead techno-economic analyses and life cycle assessments for low‑carbon fuels, hydrogen carriers, industrial decarbonization, carbon management, and energy storage. The role collaborates across MIT, proposes sponsor‑funded research, and represents MITEI to industry partners.

Skills & qualifications

RequiredNice to have

Skills

Aspen PlusGREETTechno‑Economic AnalysisLife Cycle AssessmentScientific CommunicationGrant WritingMentorshipResearch SupervisionCollaboration ManagementDiscretion in Issue Management

Qualifications

PhD in EngineeringTwo Years Post‑PhD Experience

Full job description

Research Scientist

  • Job Number: 25007

  • Functional Area: Research - Other

  • Department: MIT Energy Initiative

  • School Area: VP Research

  • Pay Range Minimum: $74,000

  • Pay Range Maximum: $111,000

  • Employment Type: Full-Time

  • Employment Category: Exempt

  • Visa Sponsorship Available: Yes

  • Schedule:

  • Pay Grade: No Grade

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Posting Description

RESEARCH SCIENTIST 2, MIT Energy Initiative (MITEI), will conduct and lead techno-economic analyses (TEA) and life cycle assessments (LCA) associated with key energy transition challenges and technologies in fields such as low-carbon fuels, hydrogen carriers, industrial process decarbonization, carbon management, and energy storage; will collaborate with researchers at MITEI and across MIT to provide TEA and/or LCA to enhance energy transition studies; will propose new competitive research to MITEI sponsors and conduct sponsor-funded research projects, as well as represent MITEI’s research to sponsoring companies and provide expertise for special MITEI studies or focused symposia.

Find the full job description here: https://energy.mit.edu/wp-content/uploads/2025/06/ResearchScientist2PD\_final-May-2025.pdf

Job Requirements

REQUIRED: PhD in Engineering, preferably in chemical, mechanical, or systems engineering, although other engineering fields will be considered; a minimum of two years of post-Ph.D. experience with proved expertise in TEA and LCA for energy systems as exemplified by peer-reviewed publications and conference presentations; proficiency in Aspen Plus, GREET, or similar software; robust publication record in scholarly journals; excellent communication, grantmaking, and mentorship skills with past experience supervising postdoctoral researchers and/or graduate students, securing research funding, and managing collaborations; and ability to manage issues with discretion. Job #25007

Some travel, evening, night, and weekend work required. 6/11/2025

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