Description

DOE Science, Technology, and Policy Program– 

Minerals Processing Technology and Policy Fellowship

Application Deadline: July 31, 2026 @11:59 PM Eastern Time Zone

 https://www.zintellect.com/Opportunity/Details/DOE-STP-CMEI-ASO 

About the Office of Critical Minerals and Energy Innovation- Analysis and Strategy Office

DOE's Office of Critical Minerals and Energy Innovation (CMEI) - Analysis and Strategy Office (ASO) oversees a wide portfolio of programs that invest in U.S. manufacturing and applied research. The Analysis and Strategy Office (ASO) within CMEI provides objective analysis on critical energy supply chains to inform efficient program execution and support the office leadership.

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 the Analysis and Strategy Office and participate in the team’s analytical activities. The ESIB Team develops work products to inform U.S. government strategies and positions to ensure the United States has the materials and production capabilities for a resilient energy supply chain.

 This project seeks a fellow with a background in mineral processing/refining. Securing critical minerals and materials (CMMs) is a priority of the administration and DOE, necessitating substantial research and analysis to support decision-making. The selected fellow will engage in the following activities during the appointment:

1.    Conduct research and analysis on CMM technologies and markets

2.    Learn to craft materials for senior leadership and respond to requests thereof (e.g., papers, presentations, and briefings)

3.    Participate in program design and implementation

4.    Develop, implement, and automate new analytical tools and methodologies

5.    Build relationships with other offices and stakeholders

6.    Additional projects as they become available

Provisions and Location

This appointment will be held in person at the Office of Critical Minerals and Energy Innovation in Washington, DC.

Selected candidates will receive a stipend ranging from $8,990 to $10,462 per month to offset the cost of living and other expenses during this appointment. Stipend rates are determined by ASO and are based on the candidate’s academic and professional background. Candidates may also be eligible to receive a health insurance allowance and reimbursement for travel expenses. 

For more information, please visit the opportunity on Zintellect: 

https://www.zintellect.com/Opportunity/Details/DOE-STP-CMEI-ASO 

Qualifications: 
To be eligible for this opportunity, applicants must: 

• Be 18 years of age or older
• Be a U.S. Citizen
• Have completed their Master’s or Doctoral degree within the last 5 years. If more than 5 years, applicant must have an academic background and experience in a relevant field and must be seeking to gain new knowledge/experience to expand career opportunities or to advance professionally.

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/cmei/office-critical-minerals-and-energy-innovation 

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