Duke University:
Duke University was created in 1924 through an indenture of trust by James Buchanan Duke. Today, Duke is regarded as one of Americas leading research universities. Located in Durham, North Carolina, Duke is positioned in the heart of the Research Triangle, which is ranked annually as one of the best places in the country to work and live. Duke has more than 15,000 students who study and conduct research in its 10 undergraduate, graduate and professional schools. With about 40,000 employees, Duke is the third largest private employer in North Carolina, and it now has international programs in more than 150 countries.
Job Title: Research Technician II
Job Level: 08
Job Description Research Technician II
Occupational Summary
Conducts literature review and analysis of the water and carbon footprints associated with the life-cycle analysis of critical minerals required for renewable energy and electric cars in the USA. The candidate will help in quantifying the water consumption and withdrawal of the different stages (mining, processing, assembly, utilization) of producing critical minerals for solar, wind and battery (EVs) as part of the energy transformation in the U.S. Experience in life-cycle analysis of water and carbon footprints is necessary.
The above statements describe the general nature and level of work. This is not intended to be an exhaustive list of all responsibilities being performed by individuals assigned to this classification.
Work generally requires a bachelor’s degree in botany, biology, zoology, psychology or other directly related scientific field.
Preferred Education
Masters Degree in Environmental Sciences, Geosciences, Chemistry, or other, directly related, scientific fields.
None required above education/training requirement or an equivalent combination of education and relevant experience.
Duke is an Affirmative Action/Equal Opportunity Employer committed to providing employment opportunity without regard to an individual’s age, color, disability, gender, gender expression, gender identity, genetic information, national origin, race, religion, sex, sexual orientation, or veteran status.
Duke aspires to create a community built on collaboration, innovation, creativity, and belonging. Our collective success depends on the robust exchange of ideasan exchange that is best when the rich diversity of our perspectives, backgrounds, and experiences flourishes. To achieve this exchange, it is essential that all members of the community feel secure and welcome, that the contributions of all individuals are respected, and that all voices are heard. All members of our community have a responsibility to uphold these values.
Essential Physical Job Functions: Certain jobs at Duke University and Duke University Health System may include essentialjob functions that require specific physical and/or mental abilities. Additional information and provision for requests for reasonable accommodation will be provided by each hiring department.