Jobs Board

The Boulder TTO needs qualified interns with an interest in emerging technologies in the physical sciences, intellectual property, and marketing to develop patent and commercialization plans for new technologies. Preference is given for candidates who have an engineering or chemistry degree, or who have taken university-level coursework in engineering or chemistry.
The successful candidate will research patent issues, conduct commercial feasibility analyses for new discoveries and, in certain cases, develop a go-to-market plan or licensing strategy for the discoveries.
The intern’s work product includes written analyses of patentability and of the most appropriate commercial path for a given invention, or a summary of any determination that an invention is not viable.
The mission of the CU Technology Transfer Office is to aggressively pursue, protect, package, and license to business the intellectual property generated from the research enterprise and to serve faculty, staff, and students seeking to create such intellectual property.
Interns will report directly to a TTO Licensing Manager.
Summer workload is 30-40 hours a week. Fall and Spring workload is a minimum of 10 hours per week.

Overview of the Office:
The TTO is staffed by 19 professionals. The office provides strategic direction and IP management support to research investigators on the CU campuses. Technology transfer licensing associates work with inventors and with companies interested in licensing CU’s inventions.
Qualifications:
• Candidates should be enrolled in an academic program at CU Boulder. Candidates with Science and Technology undergraduate degrees are preferred, however candidates with an enthusiasm for the physical sciences will also be considered.
• Candidates should be highly motivated “self starters” and possess solid analytical abilities, organizational skills, and written and verbal communication skills.

Requisition number TMS000Q7

Toyota Motor Sales, USA, Inc. (TMS) is the marketing, sales, distribution and customer service arm of Toyota, Lexus and Scion.  Established in 1957, TMS markets products and services through a network of more than 1,500 Toyota, Lexus and Scion dealers.  Toyota directly employs more than 30,000 people in the U.S. and sold more than 1.64 million vehicles in 2011.

General Research Responsibilities:

• Project Management and Research Consultation
• Next Generation Product Development Research, including exploratory and “futures research” approaches
• Early Adopter and New Product Development Research
• Marketing Launch Research
• Presentation Development and Reporting
• Design and field a wide range traditional and non-traditional quantitative research methodologies and techniques (e.g. mail/online/telephone, Delphi method, cluster analysis, factor analysis, conjoint, marketing clinics, etc.)
• Design and conduct qualitative research (e.g. focus groups, ethnographies, 1-on-1 interviews, etc.), with special emphasis on identifying new techniques and third party suppliers who offer innovative and cost-effective research approaches to engage customers and capture their voice
• Interpret and synthesize large amounts of quantitative data into actionable insights for clients

Specific Research Topical Area Responsibilities:

• The Strategic Research Consultant will be expected to develop research subject matter expertise over time in the following topical areas:
• Alternative Powertrain Research (Primary Support)
• In-Vehicle Technology (Primary)
• Innovation in Research: new techniques and “futures research” approaches (Primary Support)
• Future Product Concept Research (Ad Hoc Support)
• Scion Research (Ad Hoc Support – New Product Concept Research Support)
• General Ad Hoc Research Requests

• BA/BS required; MBA strongly preferred.
• 3-5 years of proven experience in research, marketing, strategy, or related field.
• Ability to envision the future and to apply future-oriented thought processes.
• Knowledge of or experience in working with or applying trends frameworks.
• Ability to think strategically (and creatively), identify relevant patterns and issues, and succinctly articulate/present findings.

To applicants with a potential relocation:

This role requires an organized, focused and highly skilled Web Developer with a strong background in object oriented PHP, MySQL, software engineering, design patterns, and agile methodology. Should demonstrate a track record of innovative problem solving and should possess superior written and oral communication skills. Knowledge of jQuery, CSS, and HTML is preferred.

The Web Developer is expected to:
Work with Lead Architect and Product Management team to build out the platform
Provide regular feedback and updates on the progress of current projects
3.     Write highly optimized and engineered PHP code
4.     Debug and optimize pre-existing code
5.     Utilize best practices with technologies such as Memcached to ensure fast processing in high load situations

Qualifications (required unless otherwise noted)
Minimum of 1 year experience OO PHP development
Ability to write and debug MySQL queries, change and create tables, and efficiently access the database
Experience working within an MVC architecture
Experience using version control systems (subversion)
Excellent written and verbal communication skills
Excellent teamwork skills
Experience with Zend Framework a plus
High-level understanding of CSS, JavaScript and JQuery a plus
Knowledge of using the Linux command-line a plus

Zam Energy Tech Sales Intern-  $10/ hr 3 month minimum-  Year long preferred

Duties and Responsibilities:

•         Identifies potential prospects  by researching industry and related events, publications, and announcements.

•         Locates or proposes potential business deals by contacting potential partners; discovering and exploring opportunities.

•         Qualifies potential business deals by screening prospects’ potential, requirements and financials; evaluating proposal option  and resolving internal issues.

•         Will learn how to develop negotiating strategies and positions by the prospects’ company strategies and operations; examining risks and potentials; evaluating prospects’ requirements and goals.

•         Will learn how to close new business deals by coordinating requirements; developing and negotiating contracts; integrating contract requirements with business operations.

•         Protects organization’s value by keeping information confidential.

•         Updates job knowledge by participating in educational opportunities; reading professional publications; maintaining personal networks; participating in professional organizations.

•         Enhances organization reputation by accepting ownership for accomplishing new and different requests; exploring opportunities to add value to job accomplishments.

Rocky Mountain Institute is seeking a candidate for a consultant role with interest and significant experience in the electrical sector. Our electricity practice, Next Generation Electricity (“NGE”), is focused on catalyzing a vast reduction in the use of fossil fuels while at the same time increasing the security and robustness of the system. The immediate need for this position would be to work in NGE’s Solar Market Transformation Program. This program centers on efficient and low cost of capital finance, economic viability (with a focus on soft balance of system costs), customer acquisition, and electrical system integration of distributed photovoltaic (“PV”) capacity.

RMI has a long and successful history of collaboration with a wide range of electricity system players including recent, well-publicized efforts with PG&E, Duke Energy, and the U.S. Dept. of Energy. Our electrical system work in NGE is currently centered around the Electricity Innovation Lab (e-Lab), a state-of-the-art forum for collaborative innovation to test our ability to accelerate the transformation of the U.S. electricity system to a more efficient, renewable, and affordable future. In addition to solar activities, it is likely this position will support broader e-Lab activities.

While there will be an immediate emphasis on developing and helping drive client projects and research for RMI’s electricity practice, there will also be opportunities to collaborate with our active programs in buildings and whole system design, industrial efficiency and transportation related concepts.

Qualifications

Fundamentally, the successful candidate will demonstrate the following qualities:
• Intense curiosity and creativity
• Willingness to plunge into unfamiliar disciplines
• Willingness to take risks by exploring and testing new ideas
• Excellent quantitative analysis and modeling skills
• Excellent writing and presentation preparation capability
• Strong verbal communication skills, from one-on-ones to public speaking
• Skills and desire to change client’s and decision makers’ minds on intensely important issues
• A passion for making the world better
The successful candidate will have experience working in electricity or related generation
technologies. The individual will have a demonstrated track record of working effectively with
business leaders. He or she should also have experience with developing and executing practical
research geared towards furthering a mission.

Knowledge and experience in several of the following areas will be beneficial and likely required for this level:
• Knowledge of, or experience working in, the US electrical system, including regulatory structures and markets functionality
• Undergraduate degree in engineering (mechanical, electrical, civil, energy), economics, computer science, mathematics, or physical sciences – or, proven ability to add value in technology-centric businesses.
• Graduate or professional secondary degree in finance or business (MBA) or an advanced technical degree with strong evidence of financial and business operations knowledge.
• Familiarity with efficiency and distributed electrical supply technologies, financing structures, and utility strategies including solar PV, Wind, Demand Response and Smart  Grid, as well as technical and business model integration of these technologies.
• Experience and/or strong interest in design and design processes. As RMI is a collaborative organization, where staff is expected to work on assignments outside of their traditional foci, the following knowledge and experience will also be beneficial:
• Experience working with vehicle or appliance makers
• Experience as a consultant to or participant in manufacturing environments, preferably including process industries like metals or chemicals or refining
• Experience as a consultant to or participant in the high tech manufacturing industry or telecoms or cable industry.

Location

RMI has offices in Snowmass and Boulder, Colorado. We plan for this position to be based in Snowmass.

How to apply

Please visit our Careers page at www.rmi.org/Careers.
RMI is an equal opportunity employer.
No phone calls please.

Job Summary:  

We are currently seeking a Sales Associate – Sustainability Services to join our dynamic team.  The successful candidate will be responsible for conducting initial point-of-contact, high volume telephone sales calls in order to identify and qualify leads in our Sustainability Services division. The goal of the position is to accelerate lead conversion and increase Renewable Choice’s penetration in to established sales channels and new business markets while improving efficiency of outside sales managers and market channels.

Minimum Qualifications:

• Position requires daily high volume telephone calling.  Candidates must be extremely comfortable on the telephone, able to manage frequent rejections and repetitive tasks, and be a self-directed, focused, creative, top performer.
• Demonstrated initiative and intelligence, with the ability to think quickly, respond to off-the-cuff questions, and overcome objections.
• Must possess tremendous personal charisma and relationship-building abilities along with excellent verbal and written communication skills.
• 4 year college degree with significant quantitative and analytical skills required.
• Intermediate level aptitude in MS Office.
• Capacity to work independently combined with the ability to thrive in a team environment and to help others excel and succeed.  Strong ethics and professionalism required.
• Interest in or personal commitment to environmental sustainability.

Additionally, we ideally seek the following:

• High volume telephone cold calling experience with demonstrated success in lead-to-sale conversion a plus.
• Prior experience with Salesforce.com desirable.

Essential Functions:

• Position requires the ability to sit extensive periods while on the telephone and computer, dialing numbers, speaking with prospective customers, and recording data using Salesforce.com.

Company Description: 

Heliae is an end-to-end algae technology development company committed to producing renewable food, fuel, and renewable chemicals.  Based in Gilbert, Heliae operates from a state-of-the-art research and development and pilot facility where it pursues algae strain development, refinement of proprietary bioreactor designs, and scaled testing of our patented extraction process.  From sunlight, waste carbon sources, and non-potable water, Heliae’s system produces a rich biomass that yields a suite of products that will help end our dependence on fossil fuels.  With a growing team of professionals and experts, we are forging a new path to energy sources that boast conversion efficiencies yet unrealized.  Heliae is growing fuel for the future, today.

Please note: Targeting recent graduates or December 2012 graduates given the positions are located in Arizona

Intern Position-2

• BS Chemical Engineering/biochemical engineering/bioenergy engineering
• GPA>3.2
• Hand-on experience assembling hardware or experiments
• Collect and log data along with reporting
• Supporting research related to algae production for food and fuels

Company Description:

Renewable energy and other clean technologies are changing the way the world works, creating
new disruptive business models and reshaping entire industries and societies. However, the
future is rife with uncertainty about which technology solutions, regulatory frameworks, and
industry players will prevail. This entry-level Market Research Associate position gives you the
opportunity to help bring analytical clarity to a chaotic market that is still in its formative stages,
while at the same time building valuable business skills.
Pike Research is a market research and consulting firm focused on global clean technology
markets. We publish research reports and forecasts on a number of emerging cleantech sectors:
• Renewable energy (solar, wind, geothermal, ocean, etc.)
• Clean transportation (electric vehicles, natural gas vehicles, fuel cell vehicles, biofuels)
• Smart energy (fuel cells, advanced batteries, energy storage, distributed generation)
• Smart grid (smart meters, grid automation, microgrids, grid security)
• Smart buildings (residential, commercial, green buildings, building automation)
• Cleantech legal and regulatory issues

Job Description:
The Market Research Associate will provide background research and data analysis support for
our analysts working on research topics such as the ones listed above. Generally, this will
include a lot of internet research, searching through company financial filings, government
reports, media reports, subscription databases, and other sources to compile information on a
given subject. Assignments can be anywhere from 2 hours to 2 weeks in duration, and there’s
always something new.
Key competencies for the position include:

• Excellent internet search skills
• Proficiency with Microsoft Word and Excel, database skills are a plus
• Strong writing skills
• Familiarity with data analysis
• Interest in emerging technology and energy markets
Orientation for the position includes an introduction to the office environment, other staff
members, and Pike Research’s business model, methodology and processes. Training includes
in-depth, day-to-day coaching on best practices for market research data gathering and analysis.
Evaluation sessions will be conducted monthly, with more informal two-way feedback discussions
on an ongoing basis. The Market Research Associate will have the opportunity to work closely
with other highly experienced research analysts within the company.
Pike Research is an entrepreneurial company that is growing quickly, so our culture is fast-paced
but casual. Our office is on the Pearl Street Mall, two blocks away from the bus terminal.
Hours: Up to 20 hours per week, flexible schedule
Pay Rate: $15 per hour

Company Description: 

Heliae is an end-to-end algae technology development company committed to producing renewable food, fuel, and renewable chemicals.  Based in Gilbert, Heliae operates from a state-of-the-art research and development and pilot facility where it pursues algae strain development, refinement of proprietary bioreactor designs, and scaled testing of our patented extraction process.  From sunlight, waste carbon sources, and non-potable water, Heliae’s system produces a rich biomass that yields a suite of products that will help end our dependence on fossil fuels.  With a growing team of professionals and experts, we are forging a new path to energy sources that boast conversion efficiencies yet unrealized.  Heliae is growing fuel for the future, today.

Please note: Targeting recent graduates or December 2012 graduates given the positions are located in Arizona

Intern Position-1

• BS Microbiology/biology/botany
• GPA>3.2
• Experience working with axenic cultures
• Collect and log data along with reporting
• Hands on / has run shake flask-experiments
• Bioreactor/glassware maintenance
• Biological research related to algae production for food and fuels