Join the LBNL Research Team developing the next generation of High Performance, Energy Efficient Buildings.

Lawrence Berkeley National Laboratory (LBNL) is a member of the national laboratory system supported by the U.S. Department of Energy. Managed by the University of California (UC) LBNL conducts unclassified research across a wide range of scientific disciplines. Located on a 200 acre site in the hills above the UC Berkeley campus, LBNL employs approximately 4,000 scientists, engineers, support staff and students.

LBNL has played a leading international role since the 1970s in the development of efficient building technologies, integrated building systems, new computer simulation tools and testing methods, standard and policies, and on implementation and deployment strategies. With buildings using over 40% of the nation’s energy and the growing challenge of controlling carbon emissions, LBNL’s research efforts in this exciting field are significantly increasing.

Become a member of one of the largest building science teams in the U.S. The expanding building science research program at LBNL includes the development and application of building energy simulation tools; research on smart controls, performance monitoring and benchmarking; low energy HVAC systems; design strategies for net zero energy buildings; insulating window systems, advanced optical coatings, and innovative facades; cool roof systems; daylighting and lighting systems; indoor environmental quality; smart grid and demand response; energy efficiency standards; and managing electricity demand.

LBNL has openings in its research team at all career levels, including established Principal Investigators, early career scientists, Project Managers, recent Ph.D. and M.S. graduates, and research support staff. We are looking for technical experts with backgrounds in the physical and computational sciences, mechanical and electrical engineering, architectural design, and related disciplines who are passionate about applying those skills to help solve the nations pressing energy and environmental challenges.

In the broad area of Energy Efficient Window, Façade and Daylighting Systems we have job openings in the following areas:

Thermal Models and Software Development: Strong engineering or related background to lead development, enhancement and validation of thermal simulation models for glazing, window and shading device performance; integrate detailed thermal models of window performance with EnergyPlus annual simulation program.
Software tool development: Experienced programmer to support development, extension maintenance and documentation of several widely used window thermal modeling tools.

Highly Insulating Window Technologies: Scientific, engineering and product development background to develop and test cost-competitive, highly insulating window glazings, and complete window systems.

Innovative Daylighting Optical Systems: Optical systems development, optimization, testing and characterization for enhanced daylight utilization in buildings.
Daylight Modeling and Simulation: Development and enhancement of new optical analysis and daylight visualization tools and procedures using Radiance, and other simulation models.

Design Tool/Design Guide Development: Create tools and guides to assist architects and engineers in rapidly optimizing façade designs to meet performance goals and targets for energy, demand and comfort.

Electrochromic Coating Development: Material science background to develop, optimize and characterize performance of durable, novel electrochromic materials and switchable coatings.

For detailed information about these positions and to apply on line, please visit our jobs web site at: http://www.jobclub.com/...1&RandomNumber=86397 Select “Environmental Energy Technologies” as the Division. Or send your resume to Susan McAllister at SLMcallister@lbl.gov. Berkeley Lab is an Affirmative Action/Equal Opportunity Employer committed to the development of a diverse workforce.