Senior Scientist — Cell-based Seafood Specialization Engineer a new paradigm in food production
The Good Food Institute (GFI) is on the forefront of the movement to use food technology and markets to solve some of the world’s biggest problems, from climate change and global hunger to antibiotic efficacy and food security.
How You Will Make a Difference As a GFI Senior Scientist , you will analyze the technical landscape for cell-based seafood technologies, articulate shared challenges, and identify opportunities to involve new experts, industries, and technologies to develop solutions that advance the field. Your analyses will ensure that a roadmap exists for improving the quality of cell-based seafood products and growing their market share; that the best scientists are engaged in cell-based seafood R&D; and that significant funds are directed toward scientific endeavors to transform the seafood industry away from harmful commercial fishing and aquaculture practices and toward more sustainable systems. You will also work closely with our plant-based protein experts to articulate and address challenges unique to seafood applications within the plant-based meat sector. Working with key academic, nonprofit, and industry stakeholders, you will ensure that plant-based and cell-based products dominate the marketplace as quickly as possible by:
Leading and writing technical analyses of the cell-based seafood industry that culminate in white papers, conference presentations, and peer-reviewed articles.
Forecasting future bottlenecks and obstacles that may inhibit the long-term growth of the cell-based seafood industry and proposing solutions to proactively alleviate these bottlenecks.
Identifying the key areas requiring the most focused research and finding the most qualified researchers to perform that work.
Launching and overseeing original research projects through contracted partners and collaborators.
Supporting the SciTech funding team by engaging high-priority investors, foundations, government agencies, and others who can infuse significant capital into cell-based seafood technology development.
Informing strategic decisions through insights derived from deep industry analysis and examining parallel models for accelerating nascent industries.
Building GFI’s capacity to serve as a knowledge hub for the industry and as a connector and force multiplier.
Who We’re Looking For We are currently looking for a Senior Scientist to focus primarily on analyzing and addressing the challenges facing the commercialization of cell-based seafood as part of GFI’s Sustainable Seafood Initiative . Expertise in the following fields is especially relevant: cell biology, tissue engineering, molecular biology, biomaterials science, chemical or biomedical engineering, bioprocess engineering, stem cell biology, etc. Additional expertise that is relevant to plant-based seafood (e.g., fields such as food science, protein chemistry, food engineering, etc.) is a plus. This Senior Scientist must have:
A Ph.D. in a relevant scientific field.
Exceptional writing skills for technical and general audiences.
A proven track record of analyzing scientific literature and publishing literature reviews.
Experience translating scientific information into formats for non-scientific professionals.
Project management experience for research projects across diverse, cross-functional teams.
Experience with grant administration (preferred).
A functional understanding of the principles, methods, equipment, and techniques used in cell-based meat research and production.
Experience working with cell cultures from aquatic species (fish or marine invertebrates) or within large-scale animal cell culture facilities (preferred).
Coursework in—or working exposure to—science policy or regulatory policy (preferred).
We want the best people and we don’t want biases holding us back. We strongly encourage people of every color, orientation, age, gender, origin, and ability to apply. Because we value a diverse workplace, we prioritize an inclusive climate absent of discrimination and harassment during the application process and after you join the team.
The Fine Print
Terms of employment: Full-time, exempt
Reports to: Liz Specht, Associate Director of Science and Technology
Location: Remote; United States
Benefits: Working from home, full medical coverage, optional dental and vision packages, a 401(k) retirement plan with employer match, flexible holiday and vacation plans, room for advancement, respectful managers, and supportive colleagues.
This is a U.S.-based position: We are only able to consider applicants who are United States citizens or who already possess a United States Worker Visa.
Salary: $50,000-$60,000
Application Deadline: August 25, 2019
Please apply online at https://grnh.se/195c25fd2
Jul 30, 2019
Full time
Senior Scientist — Cell-based Seafood Specialization Engineer a new paradigm in food production
The Good Food Institute (GFI) is on the forefront of the movement to use food technology and markets to solve some of the world’s biggest problems, from climate change and global hunger to antibiotic efficacy and food security.
How You Will Make a Difference As a GFI Senior Scientist , you will analyze the technical landscape for cell-based seafood technologies, articulate shared challenges, and identify opportunities to involve new experts, industries, and technologies to develop solutions that advance the field. Your analyses will ensure that a roadmap exists for improving the quality of cell-based seafood products and growing their market share; that the best scientists are engaged in cell-based seafood R&D; and that significant funds are directed toward scientific endeavors to transform the seafood industry away from harmful commercial fishing and aquaculture practices and toward more sustainable systems. You will also work closely with our plant-based protein experts to articulate and address challenges unique to seafood applications within the plant-based meat sector. Working with key academic, nonprofit, and industry stakeholders, you will ensure that plant-based and cell-based products dominate the marketplace as quickly as possible by:
Leading and writing technical analyses of the cell-based seafood industry that culminate in white papers, conference presentations, and peer-reviewed articles.
Forecasting future bottlenecks and obstacles that may inhibit the long-term growth of the cell-based seafood industry and proposing solutions to proactively alleviate these bottlenecks.
Identifying the key areas requiring the most focused research and finding the most qualified researchers to perform that work.
Launching and overseeing original research projects through contracted partners and collaborators.
Supporting the SciTech funding team by engaging high-priority investors, foundations, government agencies, and others who can infuse significant capital into cell-based seafood technology development.
Informing strategic decisions through insights derived from deep industry analysis and examining parallel models for accelerating nascent industries.
Building GFI’s capacity to serve as a knowledge hub for the industry and as a connector and force multiplier.
Who We’re Looking For We are currently looking for a Senior Scientist to focus primarily on analyzing and addressing the challenges facing the commercialization of cell-based seafood as part of GFI’s Sustainable Seafood Initiative . Expertise in the following fields is especially relevant: cell biology, tissue engineering, molecular biology, biomaterials science, chemical or biomedical engineering, bioprocess engineering, stem cell biology, etc. Additional expertise that is relevant to plant-based seafood (e.g., fields such as food science, protein chemistry, food engineering, etc.) is a plus. This Senior Scientist must have:
A Ph.D. in a relevant scientific field.
Exceptional writing skills for technical and general audiences.
A proven track record of analyzing scientific literature and publishing literature reviews.
Experience translating scientific information into formats for non-scientific professionals.
Project management experience for research projects across diverse, cross-functional teams.
Experience with grant administration (preferred).
A functional understanding of the principles, methods, equipment, and techniques used in cell-based meat research and production.
Experience working with cell cultures from aquatic species (fish or marine invertebrates) or within large-scale animal cell culture facilities (preferred).
Coursework in—or working exposure to—science policy or regulatory policy (preferred).
We want the best people and we don’t want biases holding us back. We strongly encourage people of every color, orientation, age, gender, origin, and ability to apply. Because we value a diverse workplace, we prioritize an inclusive climate absent of discrimination and harassment during the application process and after you join the team.
The Fine Print
Terms of employment: Full-time, exempt
Reports to: Liz Specht, Associate Director of Science and Technology
Location: Remote; United States
Benefits: Working from home, full medical coverage, optional dental and vision packages, a 401(k) retirement plan with employer match, flexible holiday and vacation plans, room for advancement, respectful managers, and supportive colleagues.
This is a U.S.-based position: We are only able to consider applicants who are United States citizens or who already possess a United States Worker Visa.
Salary: $50,000-$60,000
Application Deadline: August 25, 2019
Please apply online at https://grnh.se/195c25fd2
Brownfield Redevelopment Solutions, Inc
Remote (Greater New Jersey, Philadelphia Area)
Description: BRS, Inc. is seeking a project manager for our environmental division for a part-time or full-time position. This is a unique opportunity to join a growing woman-owned firm. We offer flexibility with hours and the opportunity to work from home independently. The candidate ideally lives in the greater New Jersey / Philadelphia area.
Responsibilities : Project management; contractor management / administration on projects related to the assessment and remediation of brownfield sites; conducting assessment activities; data evaluation; report preparation; development of assessment and remediation strategies; proposal and cost estimates preparation; preparation of RFPs and public bid specifications; community outreach; budget management; business development support; and conducting other support functions as needed.
Qualifications : The ideal applicant will be able to work independently and will have experience in environmental assessment, contractor management, brownfield financing and project management, and community development. The ideal applicant will be able to provide significant contributions in multi-disciplined team approach to establishing site assessment and redevelopment strategies that fulfill acquisition, funding and strategic planning needs and considerations for our public sector clientele. An understanding and knowledge of NJDEP technical regulations, GIS, AutoCad, USEPA brownfields program, and public sector program management experience are desired.
Requirements : Bachelor’s Degree in environmental studies, engineering, or a related field is required. The candidates should possess at least five years of professional experience and New Jersey Licensed Site Remediation Professional (LSRP). Very strong written and verbal skills are required. Must have a valid driver’s license and ability to report to attend meetings and to work on job sites.
Interested candidates should email their resume and cover letter to Susan@brsinc.com by September 13, 2019.
Aug 20, 2019
Flexible - Several Options
Description: BRS, Inc. is seeking a project manager for our environmental division for a part-time or full-time position. This is a unique opportunity to join a growing woman-owned firm. We offer flexibility with hours and the opportunity to work from home independently. The candidate ideally lives in the greater New Jersey / Philadelphia area.
Responsibilities : Project management; contractor management / administration on projects related to the assessment and remediation of brownfield sites; conducting assessment activities; data evaluation; report preparation; development of assessment and remediation strategies; proposal and cost estimates preparation; preparation of RFPs and public bid specifications; community outreach; budget management; business development support; and conducting other support functions as needed.
Qualifications : The ideal applicant will be able to work independently and will have experience in environmental assessment, contractor management, brownfield financing and project management, and community development. The ideal applicant will be able to provide significant contributions in multi-disciplined team approach to establishing site assessment and redevelopment strategies that fulfill acquisition, funding and strategic planning needs and considerations for our public sector clientele. An understanding and knowledge of NJDEP technical regulations, GIS, AutoCad, USEPA brownfields program, and public sector program management experience are desired.
Requirements : Bachelor’s Degree in environmental studies, engineering, or a related field is required. The candidates should possess at least five years of professional experience and New Jersey Licensed Site Remediation Professional (LSRP). Very strong written and verbal skills are required. Must have a valid driver’s license and ability to report to attend meetings and to work on job sites.
Interested candidates should email their resume and cover letter to Susan@brsinc.com by September 13, 2019.
About the Fellowship
This Fellowship is part of the Oil & Gas Water Fellows Trio and is an opportunity to research and document water monitoring methods used by people to collect evidence on the environmental impacts of the oil & gas industry.
Starting: September 16th
Commitment: roughly 15-20 hours/week (200 hours over approx. 8-12 weeks)
Fellowship Stipend: $2,500
Where: This fellowship is open to anyone located in the United States
The major goals of this Fellowship are:
To research and post documentation on Public Lab on methods used by watershed groups, watchdog groups, states, universities, and individuals to organize and advocate for improvements on water quality issues in areas affected by the oil & gas industry.
To connect with individuals who do this type of monitoring, conduct interviews, and document their stories and experiences related to this work on PublicLab.org.
To work in collaboration with the Hardware and Community Fellows to draft and compile materials for a “Research Area Review” on water quality monitoring on PublicLab.org.
You will:
Identify methods used by water quality monitoring groups who are working in states with oil & gas extraction issues.
Draft research note documentation on PublicLab.org detailing use cases for specific methods people use for water quality monitoring.
Interview, compile and share monitoring and advocacy stories on PublicLab.org from people who have used water monitoring methods related to oil & gas concerns.
Develop a wiki page that highlights the different ways that people do water quality monitoring and design advocacy campaigns, in a way that helps someone choose one approach over another.
Identify ways for people with concerns around water quality to get started in monitoring.
Engage the Public Lab community in-person and remote on questions and resources related to methods used in water quality monitoring.
Support the work of the other Oil & Gas Water Fellows by helping to match concerns communities share around contamination to study designs, and monitoring tools that could be appropriate to use.
Work with the Hardware and Community Fellows to run a “Research Area Review” for water quality monitoring, including soliciting input from peer groups on the state of water quality monitoring, updating documentation on PublicLab.org related to current water quality monitoring methods available through the Public Lab store, seed and help answer questions for others to help answer on water quality monitoring, and organize and participate in an OpenHour interactive seminar on the state of water quality monitoring in relation to oil and gas concerns.
Join the Public Lab Oil & Gas Slack channel.
When possible, attend a weekly Fellows call or check in with weekly project updates.
Maintain and adhere to nonprofit policies and procedures, Public Lab values, and the Code of Conduct .
This role may be for you if you are:
Detail-oriented: You have excellent interviewing and documentation skills;
An exceptional written and oral communicator: You have excellent interpersonal skills - you’re a collaborator and a problem-solver who is often praised for your organization and attention to detail.
Team-oriented: You work collaboratively, both in-person and with remote colleagues, to envision and promote positive change, and to be supportive of others.
A helper who includes everyone: You’ve worked with people with different backgrounds, and different fields and experiences; you’re able to communicate on environmental science and monitoring in a way that’s approachable and understandable to newcomers.
Tech-savvy : You thrive in an online environment; you are excited to learn new programs and share about technology and monitoring in the context of advocacy.
This Fellowship will be hosted through Public Lab. Public Lab is committed to a diverse, multicultural work environment. We encourage people with different ability sets, people of color, and people of diverse sexual orientations, gender expressions, and identities to apply.
To Apply
Send a resume and the answers to the questions below in a single document to jobs@publiclab.org by August 29th. **Please specify which fellowship you are applying for in the subject line of your email. No phone calls, please.
1.) Why are you interested in this Fellowship? What about working on this issue intrigues you?
2.) How would your experiences benefit your work as a Fellow?
3.) If awarded the Fellowship, what would you hope to learn, an
Aug 20, 2019
Temporary
About the Fellowship
This Fellowship is part of the Oil & Gas Water Fellows Trio and is an opportunity to research and document water monitoring methods used by people to collect evidence on the environmental impacts of the oil & gas industry.
Starting: September 16th
Commitment: roughly 15-20 hours/week (200 hours over approx. 8-12 weeks)
Fellowship Stipend: $2,500
Where: This fellowship is open to anyone located in the United States
The major goals of this Fellowship are:
To research and post documentation on Public Lab on methods used by watershed groups, watchdog groups, states, universities, and individuals to organize and advocate for improvements on water quality issues in areas affected by the oil & gas industry.
To connect with individuals who do this type of monitoring, conduct interviews, and document their stories and experiences related to this work on PublicLab.org.
To work in collaboration with the Hardware and Community Fellows to draft and compile materials for a “Research Area Review” on water quality monitoring on PublicLab.org.
You will:
Identify methods used by water quality monitoring groups who are working in states with oil & gas extraction issues.
Draft research note documentation on PublicLab.org detailing use cases for specific methods people use for water quality monitoring.
Interview, compile and share monitoring and advocacy stories on PublicLab.org from people who have used water monitoring methods related to oil & gas concerns.
Develop a wiki page that highlights the different ways that people do water quality monitoring and design advocacy campaigns, in a way that helps someone choose one approach over another.
Identify ways for people with concerns around water quality to get started in monitoring.
Engage the Public Lab community in-person and remote on questions and resources related to methods used in water quality monitoring.
Support the work of the other Oil & Gas Water Fellows by helping to match concerns communities share around contamination to study designs, and monitoring tools that could be appropriate to use.
Work with the Hardware and Community Fellows to run a “Research Area Review” for water quality monitoring, including soliciting input from peer groups on the state of water quality monitoring, updating documentation on PublicLab.org related to current water quality monitoring methods available through the Public Lab store, seed and help answer questions for others to help answer on water quality monitoring, and organize and participate in an OpenHour interactive seminar on the state of water quality monitoring in relation to oil and gas concerns.
Join the Public Lab Oil & Gas Slack channel.
When possible, attend a weekly Fellows call or check in with weekly project updates.
Maintain and adhere to nonprofit policies and procedures, Public Lab values, and the Code of Conduct .
This role may be for you if you are:
Detail-oriented: You have excellent interviewing and documentation skills;
An exceptional written and oral communicator: You have excellent interpersonal skills - you’re a collaborator and a problem-solver who is often praised for your organization and attention to detail.
Team-oriented: You work collaboratively, both in-person and with remote colleagues, to envision and promote positive change, and to be supportive of others.
A helper who includes everyone: You’ve worked with people with different backgrounds, and different fields and experiences; you’re able to communicate on environmental science and monitoring in a way that’s approachable and understandable to newcomers.
Tech-savvy : You thrive in an online environment; you are excited to learn new programs and share about technology and monitoring in the context of advocacy.
This Fellowship will be hosted through Public Lab. Public Lab is committed to a diverse, multicultural work environment. We encourage people with different ability sets, people of color, and people of diverse sexual orientations, gender expressions, and identities to apply.
To Apply
Send a resume and the answers to the questions below in a single document to jobs@publiclab.org by August 29th. **Please specify which fellowship you are applying for in the subject line of your email. No phone calls, please.
1.) Why are you interested in this Fellowship? What about working on this issue intrigues you?
2.) How would your experiences benefit your work as a Fellow?
3.) If awarded the Fellowship, what would you hope to learn, an
Public Lab
Remote (Louisiana, Texas, Alabama, Mississippi, Florida)
About the Fellowship
This Fellowship is part of the Oil & Gas Water Fellows Trio and is an opportunity for an individual embedded in a community with oil & gas industry impacts to work with Public Lab on local water quality concerns related to the industry.
Starting: September 16th
Commitment: roughly 15-20 hours/week (200 hours over approx. 8-12 weeks)
Fellowship Stipend: $2,500
Where: Applicants interested in this Fellowship must be embedded (from, living in, or working in) a community with oil & gas industry impacts on water. Preference will be given to applicants from Gulf Coast states, particularly Louisiana.
The major goals of this Fellowship are:
1.) To work on local water quality monitoring projects related to the impacts of the oil & gas industry,
2.) To document their user experience with current and emerging monitoring tools available at PublicLab.org,
3.) To work in collaboration with the Hardware and Monitoring Methods Fellows to draft and compile materials for a “Research Area Review” on water quality monitoring on PublicLab.org.
You will:
Identify and work with a local community group concerned with oil & gas issues on a new or existing water quality monitoring project.
Use and explore tools and methods shared on PublicLab.org for water monitoring.
Create documentation on PublicLab.org on your experience using different tools and methods, and provide feedback for how these resources can be used by yourself and others.
Host at least two water monitoring events with local community members. (Some event funding support available)
Engage the Public Lab community in-person and remote on questions and resources related to tools and methods used in water quality monitoring.
Share information about your community’s work on water monitoring, including the tools and methods being used.
Work with the Hardware and Monitoring Methods Fellows to run a “Research Area Review” for water quality monitoring, including soliciting input from peer groups on the state of water quality monitoring, updating documentation on PublicLab.org related to current water quality monitoring methods available through the Public Lab store, seed and help answer questions for others to help answer on water quality monitoring, and organize and participate in an OpenHour interactive seminar on the state of water quality monitoring in relation to Oil & Gas concerns.
Join the Public Lab Oil & Gas Slack channel.
When possible, attend a weekly Fellows call or check in with weekly project updates.
Maintain and adhere to nonprofit policies and procedures, Public Lab values, and the Code of Conduct .
This role may be for you if you are:
An exceptional written and oral communicator: You have excellent interpersonal skills - you’re a collaborator and a problem-solver who is often praised for your organization and attention to detail.
Team-oriented: You work collaboratively, both in-person and with remote colleagues, to envision and promote positive change, and to be supportive of others;
A helper who includes everyone: You’ve taught or facilitated workshops and can facilitate activities amongst a highly diverse community of people from many different fields and experiences.
A locally-minded networker : You engage people on local issues regularly and can talk with people about local environmental concerns, programs, and ideas;
An active learner: You take on challenges in learning new skills including technologies, and ways of gathering and sharing information.
This Fellowship will be hosted through Public Lab. Public Lab is committed to a diverse, multicultural work environment. We encourage people with different ability sets, people of color, and people of diverse sexual orientations, gender expressions, and identities to apply.
To Apply
Send a resume and the answers to the questions below in a single document to jobs@publiclab.org by August 29th. **Please specify which fellowship you are applying for in the subject line of your email. No phone calls, please.
1.) Why are you interested in this Fellowship? What about working on this issue intrigues you?
2.) Please describe your local community and how it has been affected by the oil & gas industry.
3.) If you have a community group in mind you seek to work with on this Fellowship, please provide some background information on them. If you do not have a community group in mind, please provide information on whom you plan to reach out to and how.
4.) If awarded the Fellowship, what would you hope to learn, and what would you hope to accomplish?
Aug 15, 2019
Temporary
About the Fellowship
This Fellowship is part of the Oil & Gas Water Fellows Trio and is an opportunity for an individual embedded in a community with oil & gas industry impacts to work with Public Lab on local water quality concerns related to the industry.
Starting: September 16th
Commitment: roughly 15-20 hours/week (200 hours over approx. 8-12 weeks)
Fellowship Stipend: $2,500
Where: Applicants interested in this Fellowship must be embedded (from, living in, or working in) a community with oil & gas industry impacts on water. Preference will be given to applicants from Gulf Coast states, particularly Louisiana.
The major goals of this Fellowship are:
1.) To work on local water quality monitoring projects related to the impacts of the oil & gas industry,
2.) To document their user experience with current and emerging monitoring tools available at PublicLab.org,
3.) To work in collaboration with the Hardware and Monitoring Methods Fellows to draft and compile materials for a “Research Area Review” on water quality monitoring on PublicLab.org.
You will:
Identify and work with a local community group concerned with oil & gas issues on a new or existing water quality monitoring project.
Use and explore tools and methods shared on PublicLab.org for water monitoring.
Create documentation on PublicLab.org on your experience using different tools and methods, and provide feedback for how these resources can be used by yourself and others.
Host at least two water monitoring events with local community members. (Some event funding support available)
Engage the Public Lab community in-person and remote on questions and resources related to tools and methods used in water quality monitoring.
Share information about your community’s work on water monitoring, including the tools and methods being used.
Work with the Hardware and Monitoring Methods Fellows to run a “Research Area Review” for water quality monitoring, including soliciting input from peer groups on the state of water quality monitoring, updating documentation on PublicLab.org related to current water quality monitoring methods available through the Public Lab store, seed and help answer questions for others to help answer on water quality monitoring, and organize and participate in an OpenHour interactive seminar on the state of water quality monitoring in relation to Oil & Gas concerns.
Join the Public Lab Oil & Gas Slack channel.
When possible, attend a weekly Fellows call or check in with weekly project updates.
Maintain and adhere to nonprofit policies and procedures, Public Lab values, and the Code of Conduct .
This role may be for you if you are:
An exceptional written and oral communicator: You have excellent interpersonal skills - you’re a collaborator and a problem-solver who is often praised for your organization and attention to detail.
Team-oriented: You work collaboratively, both in-person and with remote colleagues, to envision and promote positive change, and to be supportive of others;
A helper who includes everyone: You’ve taught or facilitated workshops and can facilitate activities amongst a highly diverse community of people from many different fields and experiences.
A locally-minded networker : You engage people on local issues regularly and can talk with people about local environmental concerns, programs, and ideas;
An active learner: You take on challenges in learning new skills including technologies, and ways of gathering and sharing information.
This Fellowship will be hosted through Public Lab. Public Lab is committed to a diverse, multicultural work environment. We encourage people with different ability sets, people of color, and people of diverse sexual orientations, gender expressions, and identities to apply.
To Apply
Send a resume and the answers to the questions below in a single document to jobs@publiclab.org by August 29th. **Please specify which fellowship you are applying for in the subject line of your email. No phone calls, please.
1.) Why are you interested in this Fellowship? What about working on this issue intrigues you?
2.) Please describe your local community and how it has been affected by the oil & gas industry.
3.) If you have a community group in mind you seek to work with on this Fellowship, please provide some background information on them. If you do not have a community group in mind, please provide information on whom you plan to reach out to and how.
4.) If awarded the Fellowship, what would you hope to learn, and what would you hope to accomplish?
About the Fellowship
This Fellowship is part of the Oil & Gas Water Fellows Trio and is an opportunity to advance real-world outcomes of open science hardware used by people to monitor the environmental impacts of the oil & gas industry.
Starting: September 16th
Commitment: roughly 15-20 hours/week (200 hours over approx. 8-12 weeks)
Fellowship Stipend: $2,500
Where: This fellowship is not location-restricted, however strong preference will be given for applicants in Providence, RI
The major goals of this Fellowship are to:
1.) Create documentation of Public Lab water quality monitoring tools to make the tools more accessible to others. Tools will include Arudino-compatible sensors from the DF Robot collection,
2.) Develop activities relevant to oil and gas monitoring that can be replicated by others, and
3.) Work in collaboration with the Monitoring Methods and Community Fellows to draft and compile materials for a “Research Area Review” on Water Quality Monitoring on PublicLab.org.
You will:
Work with the DF Robot sensor collection to develop simple working prototypes.
Draft research note documentation on PublicLab.org that includes use case information about the tools and field test.
Create and document simple activities using the tools to model real-world issues (such as sensing at multiple points along a river).
Engage the Public Lab community in-person and remote on questions and resources related to tools used in water quality monitoring.
Host a local workshop using the DF Robot sensor collection, documenting questions and design/method ideas from the event. (Some event funding support available).
Research existing tools available to consumers (off-the-shelf, DIY, and affordable lab testing).
Select 2-3 existing methods (in consultation with PL team) to test and report back on.
Compile materials into easy-to-print documents that can be used with kit distribution.
Support the work of other Oil & Gas Water Fellows by helping to match tools to study design, and by contributing to wikis.
Work with the Monitoring Methods and Community Fellows to run a “Research Area Review” for water quality monitoring, including soliciting input from peer groups on the state of water quality monitoring, updating documentation on PublicLab.org related to current water quality monitoring methods available through the Public Lab store, seed and help answer questions for others to help answer on water quality monitoring, and organize and participate in an OpenHour interactive seminar on the state of water quality monitoring in relation to oil & gas concerns.
Join the Public Lab Oil & Gas Slack channel.
When possible, attend a weekly Fellows call or check in with weekly project updates.
Maintain and adhere to nonprofit policies and procedures, Public Lab values, and the Code of Conduct .
This role may be for you if you are:
An exceptional written and oral communicator: You have excellent interpersonal skills - you’re a collaborator and a problem-solver who is often praised for your organization and attention to detail.
Team-oriented: You work collaboratively, both in-person and with remote colleagues, to envision and promote positive change, and to be supportive of others;
A helper who includes everyone: You’ve taught or facilitated a workshop and can facilitate activities among a highly diverse community of people from many different fields and experiences;
Tech-savvy : You are excited by technology and to learn new programs with support from colleagues. You are interested in or have used technology in the context of advocacy. You have experience working with Arduino and Raspberry Pi, including basic troubleshooting, some familiarity with sensors.
This Fellowship will be hosted through Public Lab. Public Lab is committed to a diverse, multicultural work environment. We encourage people with different ability sets, people of color, and people of diverse sexual orientations, gender expressions, and identities to apply.
To Apply
Send a resume and the answers to the questions below in a single document to jobs@publiclab.org by August 29th. **Please specify which fellowship you are applying for in the subject line of your email. No phone calls, please.
1.) Why are you interested in this Fellowship? What about working on this issue intrigues you?
2.) How would your experiences benefit your work as a Fellow?
3.) If awarded the Fellowship, what would you hope to learn, and what would you hope to accomplish?
Aug 15, 2019
Temporary
About the Fellowship
This Fellowship is part of the Oil & Gas Water Fellows Trio and is an opportunity to advance real-world outcomes of open science hardware used by people to monitor the environmental impacts of the oil & gas industry.
Starting: September 16th
Commitment: roughly 15-20 hours/week (200 hours over approx. 8-12 weeks)
Fellowship Stipend: $2,500
Where: This fellowship is not location-restricted, however strong preference will be given for applicants in Providence, RI
The major goals of this Fellowship are to:
1.) Create documentation of Public Lab water quality monitoring tools to make the tools more accessible to others. Tools will include Arudino-compatible sensors from the DF Robot collection,
2.) Develop activities relevant to oil and gas monitoring that can be replicated by others, and
3.) Work in collaboration with the Monitoring Methods and Community Fellows to draft and compile materials for a “Research Area Review” on Water Quality Monitoring on PublicLab.org.
You will:
Work with the DF Robot sensor collection to develop simple working prototypes.
Draft research note documentation on PublicLab.org that includes use case information about the tools and field test.
Create and document simple activities using the tools to model real-world issues (such as sensing at multiple points along a river).
Engage the Public Lab community in-person and remote on questions and resources related to tools used in water quality monitoring.
Host a local workshop using the DF Robot sensor collection, documenting questions and design/method ideas from the event. (Some event funding support available).
Research existing tools available to consumers (off-the-shelf, DIY, and affordable lab testing).
Select 2-3 existing methods (in consultation with PL team) to test and report back on.
Compile materials into easy-to-print documents that can be used with kit distribution.
Support the work of other Oil & Gas Water Fellows by helping to match tools to study design, and by contributing to wikis.
Work with the Monitoring Methods and Community Fellows to run a “Research Area Review” for water quality monitoring, including soliciting input from peer groups on the state of water quality monitoring, updating documentation on PublicLab.org related to current water quality monitoring methods available through the Public Lab store, seed and help answer questions for others to help answer on water quality monitoring, and organize and participate in an OpenHour interactive seminar on the state of water quality monitoring in relation to oil & gas concerns.
Join the Public Lab Oil & Gas Slack channel.
When possible, attend a weekly Fellows call or check in with weekly project updates.
Maintain and adhere to nonprofit policies and procedures, Public Lab values, and the Code of Conduct .
This role may be for you if you are:
An exceptional written and oral communicator: You have excellent interpersonal skills - you’re a collaborator and a problem-solver who is often praised for your organization and attention to detail.
Team-oriented: You work collaboratively, both in-person and with remote colleagues, to envision and promote positive change, and to be supportive of others;
A helper who includes everyone: You’ve taught or facilitated a workshop and can facilitate activities among a highly diverse community of people from many different fields and experiences;
Tech-savvy : You are excited by technology and to learn new programs with support from colleagues. You are interested in or have used technology in the context of advocacy. You have experience working with Arduino and Raspberry Pi, including basic troubleshooting, some familiarity with sensors.
This Fellowship will be hosted through Public Lab. Public Lab is committed to a diverse, multicultural work environment. We encourage people with different ability sets, people of color, and people of diverse sexual orientations, gender expressions, and identities to apply.
To Apply
Send a resume and the answers to the questions below in a single document to jobs@publiclab.org by August 29th. **Please specify which fellowship you are applying for in the subject line of your email. No phone calls, please.
1.) Why are you interested in this Fellowship? What about working on this issue intrigues you?
2.) How would your experiences benefit your work as a Fellow?
3.) If awarded the Fellowship, what would you hope to learn, and what would you hope to accomplish?
