Consider Employment at PHMSA - an agency in the U.S. Dept. of Transportation

An alumnus and employee with PHMSA, encourages graduating students to consider employment. 

PHMSA administers a national regulatory safety program for approximately 3.4 million miles of interstate and intrastate pipelines in the United States. In accomplishing this aspect of our mission, we employ engineers across multiple disciplines, such as inspectors, community liaisons, and general engineers. Therefore, I write to inform you about PHMSA and to notify you that we are looking for talented engineers passionate about public safety who want to make a difference in their communities.   

 

Working for PHMSA offers many advantages. Our employees enjoy challenging, engaging, and rewarding work, often leading to lifelong learning opportunities. Valuable employee benefits include competitive salaries and locality pay, health insurance, dental and vision insurance, life insurance, and flexible spending accounts. We have almost 600 employees across the United States and are eager to fill our vacant positions with members of your alumni. 

 

PHMSA is an excellent place for engineers who want to work in a dynamic environment where they can positively impact people’s lives. We are committed to diversity and inclusion, and believe our mission aligns with the career aspirations of engineers who graduate from the University of Oklahoma’s acclaimed engineering programs. 

For more information about joining the PHMSA workforce, review our website at https://www.phmsa.dot.gov/ and contact Dionne Dent, Human Resources Director, by e-mail at dionne.dent@dot.gov or by phone at 771-210-7922. 

 

 

Apply Today! New FBI Counterterrorism and Forensic Science Research Unit Fellowship

 Counterterrorism and Forensic Science Research Unit Chemical Analysis of Primary Explosives Opportunity

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*Applications accepted on a rolling basis

The Federal Bureau of Investigation (FBI) Counterterrorism and Forensic Science Research Unit’s (CFSRU) provides technical leadership for the FBI as well as for other law enforcement and intelligence agencies through applied research and development.

What will I be doing? 

This project involves the development of extraction and instrumental methods for the analysis of residues from detonators (primary explosives) used in criminal cases. There are currently no validated methods for the trace analysis of primary explosives. This project uses analytical techniques such as solvent extraction, elemental assays for heavy metals, ion and liquid chromatography, and mass spectrometry. You will be expanding your knowledge and experience using these and other techniques to further your educational pursuit.  Previous experience with ion chromatography, Thermo Electron Orbitrap mass spectrometers, and liquid chromatography are highly desired.   

As a participant with the Counterterrorism and Forensic Science Research Unit (CFSRU) Visiting Scientist Program (VSP), you will have an opportunity to enhance your professional development and increase your research capabilities and contributions by participating in forensic research initiatives utilizing state-of-the-art equipment under the mentorship of CFSRU scientists. The VSP will expose you to a research environment in a high security government facility and provides an opportunity to perform research in areas of interest unique to law enforcement and national security.

You may be involved in research including:

• Detection of explosives
• Characterization and comparison of forensic materials
• Mass spectrometry applications to chemical analyses
• Development of instrumental methods in ion and liquid chromatography

Under the guidance of a mentor, you may be involved in some or all of the following:

• Conducting searches of scientific literature
• Designing experimental plans
• Conducting field tests
• Performing analytical laboratory analyses
• Analyzing instrumental data/ documenting results
• Preparing and presenting research findings to diverse audiences, both orally and in writing

Why should I apply?

Under the guidance of a mentor, you will perform sophisticated laboratory techniques using emerging technologies, judge the completeness and accuracy of research results, perform statistical analyses on data, and prepare written manuscripts for FBI review and publication in peer-reviewed journals.

Release of any information acquired during participation in this program is at the sole discretion of the FBI.

Where will I be located? Quantico, Virginia

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The details:

As a participant you will receive a stipend as support for your living and other expenses during this appointment. Stipend rates are determined by the CFSRU officials and are based on your academic and professional background. Relocation expenses, not to exceed $1,000, incurred in relocating from your current address to Quantico, Virginia (if more than 50 miles from the address shown on the application), may be reimbursed for Post-Doctoral appointments. You will receive a travel allowance of $5,000 per appointment year to cover travel-related expenses to scientific and professional development activities. The initial appointment can be up to one year but may be renewed upon recommendation of FBI contingent on the availability of funds.

 

This opportunity is available to U.S. citizens.

 

For more information about the Visiting Scientist Program, please visit https://www.fbijobs.gov/students/undergrad  

Program Website: https://orise.orau.gov/fbi/

Questions? Email FBIrpp@orau.org.  Please list the reference code [FBI-CFSRU-2024-CAPE] for this opportunity in the subject line of your email.

Apply Today! DOE Science, Technology and Policy Opportunity – Office of International Affairs

DOE Science, Technology and Policy Program- Opportunity at the DOE Office of International Affairs—Multilateral Climate and Clean Energy

https://www.zintellect.com/Opportunity/Details/DOE-STP-IA-2024-2403?utm_source=opportunity_digest&utm_medium=email&utm_campaign=dpp_star

 

Application Deadline: May 17, 2024 @ 11:59 PM Eastern Time Zone

 

 

What will I be doing?

 

The U.S. Department of Energy’s (DOE) Office of International Affairs (IA), Office of Multilateral Climate and Clean Energy Engagement seeks motivated candidates to take on today’s pressing climate challenges through a fellowship with its DOE Science, Technology, and Policy (STP) Program. Specifically, this fellowship will focus on the challenges of industrial decarbonization through the Clean Energy Ministerial (CEM). The CEM is a multilateral organization with 29 member countries, including the United States, working to rapidly increase the deployment of clean energy technologies.

 

This fellowship may support the development and harmonization of low- and near-zero emission intensity thresholds for steel, cement and concrete as well as reporting practices. It may also involve research and policy analysis under other U.S.-involved CEM initiatives. Qualifications in this subject area are desired (see below).

 

A fellowship in IA will give you the opportunity to apply scientific, technical, and policy knowledge to the development and implementation of international climate and clean energy solutions as well as to continue your education and involvement in areas that support the DOE mission.

 

Successful fellows come from a wide range of backgrounds, but education, experience, and/or demonstrated interest in the following subject areas is desirable: 

• Carbon accounting, environmental impact assessment, or product performance assessment, preferably with an analytic focus
• Steel, cement, and concrete production processes and understanding of major emissions sources in these processes
• Product life cycle assessments
• Product Category Rules and Environmental Product Declarations
• Reading and interpreting technical standards
• Data handling

 

Benefits: Participants will receive a stipend to be determined by IA.  Stipends are typically based on the participant's academic standing, discipline, experience, and research facility location.  IA may authorize a supplemental stipend to offset the costs of health insurance.  Participants are eligible to purchase health insurance plans offered through ORISE.  Participants may receive an allowance for education and/or scientific activities as approved by IA.

 

Apply Today! https://www.zintellect.com/Opportunity/Details/DOE-STP-IA-2024-2403?utm_source=opportunity_digest&utm_medium=email&utm_campaign=dpp_star

The details: Located in Washington, D.C. You must be a U.S. Citizen with a Bachelor’s, Master’s, or Doctoral Degree. If currently pursuing their degree, all degree requirements must be completed by July 31, 2024.

Department Website: https://www.energy.gov/ia/office-international-affairs

Questions? Email DOE-RPP@orise.orau.gov. Please list the reference code [DOE-STP-IA-2024-2403] for this opportunity in the subject line of your email.