https://greenjobs.earthx.org Latest EarthxGreenJobs Jobs Sat, 08 Apr 2023 07:15:52 Z https://greenjobs.earthx.org/jobs/rss/18400038/design-engineer-internship https://greenjobs.earthx.org/jobs/rss/18400038/design-engineer-internship Atlanta, Georgia, Location: Inman Park, Atlanta, GA About Us Inman Solar is a full-service solar company specializing in distributed generation. As a developer and EPC (Engineering, Procurement and Construction) contractor, we design and build solar farms as turn-key delivery. Founded in 2009 with over 200 completed installations, Inman Solar has established itself as the top contractor in the Southeast, with our customers including some of the largest renewable energy owners in the US. We are looking to grow our team of highly skilled engineers to meet the increasing demand for solar power. At Inman Solar every employee has a direct impact on the projects under design and construction. The project team works tightly with seamless coordination between the different disciplines, providing the candidates with an exceptional view to the fast-growing solar industry.  Description: Inman Solar is seeking a motivated engineer for an internship position as Design Engineer. Working as an integral part of a knowledgeable and experienced team, the candidate will be involved in all aspects of solar project design and engineering and will see projects from conceptual design until final completion. The candidate will be responsible for designing efficient and practical PV systems, and effective communication of the design. The role will require a strong understanding of the electrical and physical considerations of PV systems. A high level of project management and communication skills will be valuable to ensure a quality project is delivered on time, and on budget. Qualifications: Educational background or industry experience in mechanical, electrical, or civil engineering AutoCAD experience preferred, CAD experience required Microsoft Excel proficiency Interest in sustainability and solar energy High level of attention to detail, time management, and organization Good communication skills Mon, 03 Apr 2023 16:56:43 -0400 https://greenjobs.earthx.org/jobs/rss/18319988/phd-graduate-assistantship-for-precision-poultry https://greenjobs.earthx.org/jobs/rss/18319988/phd-graduate-assistantship-for-precision-poultry Athens, Georgia, Dr. Guoming Li at the Department of Poultry Science is seeking Ph.D. graduate student assistants in integrative precision poultry science. Graduate Research Assistantship will be provided through the Department of Poultry Science and cover tuition, health insurance, and stipends. Stipends will be commensurate with education, experience, and skillsets. Preferred start dates are Summer or Fall 2023. The research group’s mission is to conduct cutting-edge research on integrated precision management/applications of digital technologies, data analytics, automations, or models to modern poultry production systems. Potential research topics include poultry smart sensing and environmental control, applied artificial intelligence, robotics, automated animal welfare assessment, digital phenotyping, three-dimensional reconstruction, and automatic behavior monitoring and analytics. Students will be expected to publish research work in refereed journals and disseminate results in national/international conferences. Prospective individuals should own the following qualifications or present fast-learning abilities for programming and precision technologies. Self-motivated individuals with strong interests in the abovementioned research topics and skillsets are highly recommended to apply for the positions. Interested applicants should contact Dr. Guoming Li ( gmli@uga.edu ) and enclose a PDF copy of the following documents in a communication email: 1) cover letter describing qualifications, experience, and future research plans; 2) resume/CV; 3) unofficial  electronic transcript of the highest degree awarded; 4) GRE and TOEFL/IELTS scores; 5) contact information for three professional references including names, email, address, and affiliation. Review of applications will begin immediately and continue until the positions are filled, and subsequent interviews will be requested for potential candidates.   Qualifications S., M.S., or Ph.D. degree in poultry science, animal science, agricultural or biosystems engineering, computer science/engineering, electrical engineering, automation, or related fields Experience in computer programming (e.g., Python, MATLAB, C++/C, Java, ROS, Arduino), computer vision or image processing, sensors, machine/deep learning, or robotics, with peer-reviewed research records (e.g., journal publications) Willingness to work in farm environments and poultry for data acquisition and research implementation Ability to communicate effectively in oral and written formats Ability to work independently as well as collaboratively in an interdisciplinary team. Mon, 13 Mar 2023 16:33:02 -0400 https://greenjobs.earthx.org/jobs/rss/17592629/cdc-postdoctoral-fellowship-in-molecular-genetics-genomics-translational https://greenjobs.earthx.org/jobs/rss/17592629/cdc-postdoctoral-fellowship-in-molecular-genetics-genomics-translational Atlanta, Georgia, *Applications will be reviewed on a rolling-basis. CDC Office and Location : A fellowship opportunity is available in the National Center for Emerging and Zoonotic Infectious Diseases (NCEZID), Division of High-Consequence Pathogens and Pathology (DHCPP), Chronic Viral Diseases Branch (CVDB) at the Centers for Disease Control and Prevention (CDC) located in Atlanta, Georgia. The Centers for Disease Control and Prevention (CDC) is one of the major operation components of the Department of Health and Human Services. CDC works to protect America from health, safety and security threats, both foreign and in the U.S. Whether diseases start at home or abroad, are chronic or acute, curable or preventable, human error or deliberate attack, CDC fights disease and supports communities and citizens to do the same. Research Project :   Under the guidance of a mentor, the selected candidate will participant with projects related to Myalgic Encephalomyelitis/Chronic Fatigue Syndrome (ME/CFS). S/he will participate with multi-site clinical studies, biorepository establishment, and development of specimen management databases, specimen processing, molecular testing, sequence and data analyses, and laboratory quality management system. Learning Objectives : Specific training opportunities may include: Advance knowledge of ME/CFS pathogenesis using state of the art technologies in genotyping, gene expression and epigenetic (methylation, microRNAs) studies Develop/implement simplified approaches for identification and validation of molecular targets of diagnostic, or therapeutic value Identification of molecular/biological subtypes of ME/CFS that have genetic underpinning with quantitative trait loci QTLs) associated with gene expression (eQTL), protein (pQTL) or metabolites QTL and applying appropriate genetic statistical modeling/bioinformatics/computational knowledge Management of biorepository databases like Freezerworks. This can involve building adequate IT infrastructure to track and monitor specimen location, handling, processing, checking-in and checking-out of biological materials and associated data sets representing several large-scale case-control and longitudinal studies. Develop specimen life-cycle attributes with the knowledge of relational database structure Participate in assay optimization and development to carry out molecular epidemiologic studies, that may be focused on pathways involved with neuroimmune regulation, inflammation and ion channels and transporters Cataloguing, processing, and storing biologic samples while observing all safety guidelines Nucleic acid extraction (DNA and RNA), purification and evaluation of quality Documentation of laboratory activities, data, summaries Quality control and safety procedures necessary for the performance of laboratory protocols and working with biohazard materials Participate in laboratory quality management activities Participate in the weekly Branch meetings   Mentor(s) :  The mentor(s) for this opportunity is Mangalathu S. Rajeevan ( mor4@cdc.gov ). Please contact them if you have questions about the nature of this research.   Anticipated Appointment Start Date : September 15, 2022 .   Start date is flexible and will depend on a variety of factors.   Appointment Length :  The appointment will initially be for one year, but may be renewed upon recommendation of CDC and is contingent on the availability of funds.   Level of Participation :  The appointment is full-time.   Participant Stipend :  The participant will receive a monthly stipend commensurate with educational level and experience.    Citizenship Requirements :  This opportunity is available to U.S. citizens and Lawful Permanent Residents (LPR).   ORISE Information :  This program, administered by ORAU through its contract with the U.S. Department of Energy (DOE) to manage the Oak Ridge Institute for Science and Education (ORISE), was established through an interagency agreement between DOE and CDC. Participants do not become employees of CDC, DOE or the program administrator, and there are no employment-related benefits. Proof of health insurance is required for participation in this program. Health insurance can be obtained through ORISE.   The successful applicant(s) will be required to comply with Environmental, Safety and Health (ES&H) requirements of the hosting facility, including but not limited to, COVID-19 requirements (e.g. facial covering, physical distancing, testing, vaccination).   Questions :  Please visit our  Program Website . After reading, if you have additional questions about the application process please email  ORISE.CDC.NCEZID@orau.org  and include the reference code for this opportunity.   Qualifications The qualified candidate should have received a doctoral degree in one of the relevant fields (e.g. Molecular Biology). Degree must have been received within five years of the appointment start date. Preferred Skills: Some experience in translational research using approaches and tools of genomics/molecular genetics Prior experience with biorepository establishment, database structure and management  Prior experience with molecular biology methods including next generation sequencing, and in the use of bioinformatics pipeline  Familiarity with biological pathways  Citizenship:  LPR or U.S. Citizen Degree:  Doctoral Degree received within the last 60 month(s). 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