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About the Position: The Fraunhofer Center for Sustainable Energy Systems (CSE) in Boston, MA is part of Fraunhofer USA, a 501 (c) (3) non-profit contract R&D organization, affiliated with Fraunhofer Gesellschaft, Europe's largest contract R&D group. Fraunhofer CSE's interdisciplinary R&D team is dedicated to serving the applied research needs of the sustainable energy industry, helping established industry players and startup companies alike develop clean energy technologies from the laboratory to the production line. The Center has active development projects in the areas of energy-efficient building technologies, photovoltaic systems, and the grid impact of renewable energy technologies. For additional information please view our website at http://cse.fraunhofer.org. We are looking for a Fellow to join the Building Energy Technologies group, working with our Behavioral Scientist. The Fellowship will provide opportunities to evaluate and understand the attitudes and perceptions of individuals related to the adoption more sustainable behaviors renewable energy sources by designing, conducting, and evaluating surveys, focus groups, and structured interviews. The Fellow should feel comfortable with handling and analyzing data using both quantitative and qualitative methods. Prospective candidates should enjoy engaging with an international team at work and have the ability to engage with target participants of different backgrounds. The Fellowship may involve moderate levels of travel to and from field test sites within the U.S. Responsibilities and Learning Opportunities:
Required Education and Academic or Fellowship Experience:
Please apply through the career page on our website at http://cse.fraunhofer.org/jobs-careers/ In your cover letter, please explain what motivates you to apply and how, in your opinion, the skills you would develop from this Fellowship would help you achieve your next career step. Fraunhofer USA, Inc. is an equal opportunity employer of Individuals with disabilities, protected veterans and is a federal contractor.
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