[ES_JOBS_NET] Project Manager and internship, Berkeley Air Monitoring Group

[Christine Wiedinmyer]

http://berkeleyair.com/about-us/careers/


Job Announcements: PROJECT MANAGER (LOCATION FLEXIBLE) AND INTERN (FORT COLLINS, CO)

Project Manager

December 2020

Overview

Berkeley Air Monitoring Group is seeking a Project Manager to join our small, dynamic company. The ideal person for this position is a recent M.S. or Ph.D. graduate who has a strong interest in the impacts of household energy transitions in regions where people are reliant on biomass and other polluting fuels - health, climate change, and gender and economic outcomes - and is looking to gain in-depth experience in research, monitoring, evaluation and learning, instrumentation, and data analysis. The position would ideally be based in our office in Fort Collins, Colorado, but the location is flexible, including the option to be based at our Berkeley, California, office.

About Berkeley Air and Our Mission

Berkeley Air Monitoring Group, Inc. (www.berkeleyair.com<http://www.berkeleyair.com/>) is a small technical consulting firm located in Berkeley, California, and Fort Collins, Colorado, founded in 2008, and incubated at the University of California, Berkeley. We work to mitigate the many problems associated with the use of dirty solid fuels for cooking, heating, and lighting, where electricity and gas are unavailable or unaffordable.  Millions of people die prematurely each year as a result of exposure to air pollution, one of the world's largest environmental health risks. With nearly 40% of households worldwide still using solid fuels for their cooking, the health impacts of this air pollution are especially problematic in lower- and middle-income countries. Similarly, household economics and gender dynamics are affected by the lack of affordable access to clean cooking options. Lastly, the unsustainable harvesting and inefficient burning of biomass fuels contributes substantially to climate change.

Our vision is the widespread adoption of cleaner and more efficient household energy solutions for global health, gender, and climate benefits. To this end, our company provides scientifically based testing, monitoring, and evaluation of household energy technologies and fuels in lower- and middle-income countries for a range of domestic and international clients in both the public and private sectors. We also sell monitoring instrumentation, including sensors for air pollution and stove use.

Key Responsibilities and Tasks

Study Design and Planning

  *   Assessing client needs and developing appropriate evaluation approaches.
  *   Designing responsive data collection tools.
  *   Providing thought-leadership on evaluating gender and economic outcomes.

Data Management and Analysis

  *   Carrying out QA/QC checks on data sets as they arrive from the field. Identifying and troubleshooting any issues that arise.
  *   Cleaning and processing data ready for analysis.
  *   Conducting analysis of data sets including summary tables, regression modeling, power calculations, and tests of statistical significance.

Fieldwork

  *   Coordinating with domestic and international field teams and arranging associated logistics.
  *   Training field staff on implementing data collection protocols, including use of equipment and survey forms.
  *   Operating and maintaining field instrumentation.
  *   Preparing data collection tools for use in mobile platforms such as ODK.

Technical Communications

  *   Report, manuscript, and proposal writing.
  *   Presentation of results at conferences and meetings.

Essential Professional Skills and Experience

  *   Strong background knowledge in household energy, such as air quality, gender, and economic outcomes.
  *   Experience working in lower- and middle-income countries.
  *   Qualitative and quantitative data analysis skills, including familiarity with analysis software.
  *   Design and management of mobile data collection platforms.
  *   Some familiarity with scientific instrumentation and environmental sensors.
  *   Report, manuscript, and proposal writing.
  *   Presenting results at conferences and meetings.
  *   Ability to work well independently and in groups, both remotely and, when possible, in a small office.
  *   M.S. or Ph.D. in a related field.

Desired Professional Skills and Experience

One or more of the following skills/experiences, although not essential, are desirable:

  *   Measurement of source emissions, personal exposure, and/or ambient/area air quality.
  *   Experience with statistical software such as R, MATLAB, Python, etc.
  *   Biostatistics.
  *   Proficiency in non-English language(s) very helpful.
  *   Budgeting and developing timelines.
  *   Ability/interest in training and mentoring others.

Hours, compensation, and start date

This is a full-time position ranging from 30-40 hours per week, with flexible hours and working location. It is expected to be a 1-year position, with the possibility of extension. The expected salary range is $55,000 to $75,000, commensurate with experience. Benefits include TriNet-managed medical/vision/dental insurance, paid holidays and vacation, and sick leave and a company-sponsored retirement plan. Our Berkeley and Fort Collins office environments are casual and collaborative.

We would like to fill this position as soon as possible.

How to Apply

Please email a cover letter and CV/resume to jobs at berkeleyair.com with "Project Manager position" in the subject field.

(No phone calls, please)

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Internship Announcement

Spring 2021 and beyond

Overview

Berkeley Air Monitoring Group is looking for a part-time Intern to join our small, dynamic company for the spring of 2021, with the possibility to extend into the summer and beyond. The ideal person for this position is an undergraduate student would like to learn more about air pollution, health, and climate change and gain experience in research, instrumentation, lab work, and data analysis. The position will be based in our office in Fort Collins, Colorado, and there is the option for some remote work.

About Berkeley Air and our mission

Berkeley Air Monitoring Group, Inc. (www.berkeleyair.com<http://www.berkeleyair.com/>) is a small technical consulting firm located in Berkeley, California, and Fort Collins, Colorado, founded in 2008, and incubated at the University of California, Berkeley. We work to mitigate the many problems associated with the use of dirty solid fuels for cooking, heating, and lighting, where electricity and gas are unavailable or unaffordable. Millions of people die prematurely each year as a result of exposure to air pollution, one of the world's largest environmental health risks. With nearly 40% of households worldwide still using solid fuels for their cooking, the health impacts of this air pollution are especially problematic in lower- and middle-income countries. Similarly, household economics and gender dynamics are affected by the lack of affordable access to clean cooking options. Lastly, the unsustainable harvesting and inefficient burning of biomass fuels contributes substantially to climate change.

Our vision is the widespread adoption of cleaner and more efficient household energy solutions for global health, gender, and climate benefits. To this end, our company provides scientifically based testing, monitoring, and evaluation of household energy technologies and fuels for a range of domestic and international clients in both the public and private sectors. We also sell monitoring instrumentation, including sensors for air pollution and stove use.

Key Responsibilities and Tasks:

  *   Lab work with air pollution sample treatment and instrument handling
  *   Data cleaning and data analysis (using R and Excel)
  *   Equipment construction
  *   Air pollution instrument file processing
  *   Equipment inventory management
  *   Literature and internet research
  *   Other miscellaneous technical tasks
  *   Opportunities are available for independent research projects

Required experience/skills

  *   Basic MS Excel skills required
  *   Experience with statistical software R is strongly preferred
  *   Comfort with numbers, physical sciences, and basic computing required
  *   Understanding of statistical analysis a bonus
  *   Some laboratory experience preferred
  *   Ability to work well independently and in groups, both remotely and, when possible, in a small office
  *   Interest in learning and creating a healthy, sustainable world

Hours and compensation

The time commitment during the semester is a minimum of 6 hours per week. The summer time commitment is up to 20 hours per week. Due to lab work requiring longer stretches of time, 3-4 hour time slots are preferred. This is a paid internship. Compensation starts at $12.50 per hour.

How to apply

To apply, please email the following to jobs at berkeleyair.com with "Spring 2021 Internship" in the subject line:

  *   Cover letter
  *   Resume/CV
  *   Contact information for two references

(No phone calls, please)

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