Description
DOE Science, Technology, and Policy Program–
Minerals Processing Technology and Policy Fellowship
Application Deadline: February 16, 2026 @11:59PM Eastern Time Zone
https://www.zintellect.com/Opportunity/Details/DOE-STP-MESC-2026
About the Office of Manufacturing and Energy Supply Chains
DOE's Office of Manufacturing and Energy Supply Chains (MESC) oversees a wide portfolio of programs that invest in U.S. manufacturing capabilities. Notable programs include battery and critical minerals production, vehicle manufacturing, and Defense Production Act investments. Complementing these programs is a robust analysis team that informs program direction and government policy.
What will I be doing?
The selected fellow will join the Energy Sector Industrial Base (ESIB) Team within the Analysis and Strategic Investment division of MESC and participate in the team’s analytical activities.
The selected fellow will engage in the following activities during the appointment:
- Conduct research and analysis on CMM technologies and markets
- Learn to craft materials for senior leadership and respond to requests thereof (e.g., papers, presentations, and briefings)
- Participate in program design and implementation
- Develop, implement, and automate new analytical tools and methodologies
- Build relationships with other offices and stakeholders
- Additional projects as they become available
Qualifications: To be eligible for this opportunity, applicants must:
- Be a U.S. Citizen
- Be 18 years of age or older
- Have earned their master’s or doctoral degree by anticipated start date.
Preferred Qualifications:
- A master's or doctoral degree relevant to minerals processing and refining.
- Experience in the technologies involved with minerals processing and refining, preferably with industrial experience deploying, building, or operating such processes and the capital equipment involved.
- Experience with the markets and economics of mineral production and their supply chains.
Program Website: https://www.energy.gov/mesc/office-manufacturing-and-energy-supply-chains
Questions? Email DOE-RPP@orise.orau.gov. Please list the reference code [DOE-STP-MESC-2026] for this opportunity in the subject line of your email.
