Applications Being Accepted for Solar Energy Innovators Program Through January 8, 2018

December 7, 2017

Program seeks bachelor’s, master’s or doctoral degree students and
recent graduates to focus on solutions for adapting to solar and other
distributed energy sources

OAK RIDGE, Tenn.–(BUSINESS WIRE)–The Oak
Ridge Institute for Science and Education is accepting applications
for the Solar Energy Innovators Program, a program of the Department
of Energy Office of Energy Efficiency and Renewable Energy Solar
Technologies Office. The Solar Energy Innovators Program offers
research opportunities for up to two years focused on topics related to
the integration of solar energy.

The purpose of the Solar Energy Innovators Program is to enable selected
applicants to conduct practical research on innovative solutions to the
challenges faced by electrical utilities, energy service providers and
electric public utility commissions as the deployment of solar energy
and other distributed energy resources increase on the electrical grid.

To qualify, applicants must be U.S. citizens or lawful permanent
residents pursuing a bachelor’s degree, master’s degree or doctoral
degree or have received one of these degrees in science, technology,
mathematics, engineering, public policy, business, law or other field
relevant to the position. For a complete list of qualifications, please
visit https://www.zintellect.com/Posting/Details/3717.

Selected participants will receive an annual stipend based on
appointment level and commensurate with qualifications. Participants
will be eligible to receive an allowance of up to $10,000 for education
and/or scientific activities, a health insurance supplement and possible
relocation travel of up to $5,000. The appointment is full-time and
cannot be supplemented with additional salary from the host institution.
Questions about the Solar Energy Innovators Program should be directed
to [email protected].

The U.S. Department of Energy Solar Energy Technologies Office supports
early-stage research and development to improve the flexibility and
performance of solar technologies that contribute to a reliable and
resilient U.S. electric grid. The office invests in innovative research
efforts that securely integrate more solar energy into the grid, enhance
the use and storage of solar energy, and lower solar electricity costs.

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The Oak Ridge Institute for Science and Education
Pam Bonee,
865-576-3146
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