The demand for energy solutions is urgent and global.
Institute for Energy Solutions Mission: to pursue energy science and technologies to enable, accelerate, and inform the transition to an equitable, resilient, clean, affordable, and sustainable energy future.
IES is hiring!
IES is hiring a Research Specialist – https://careers.umich.edu/job_detail/255695/institute-energy-solutions-research-specialist
The IES Research Specialist will have the exciting role of leading, contributing to, and supporting funding efforts through ideation, grant writing, team coordination, and project management. These efforts will leverage University of Michigan expertise in energy systems, spanning all colleges, schools, and disciplines. The Research Specialist will work with the Institute Director, Associate Director, Program Manager, and Steering Committee to create new opportunities that synergize the U-M community energy assets, amplifying positive change to energy systems. Individuals are expected to leverage their research expertise and expand their research leadership through new activities.
This position requires a doctoral degree in an energy-focused STEM discipline, as well as prior experience in grant writing and interdisciplinary collaborations.
Please help us advertise this opportunity to your research networks — colleagues, former PhD students, former postdocs, and others. Also, please let us know if you have recommended candidates.
Energy Focused Living Learning Labs
IES is glad to support and bring awareness to all of the exciting energy-related Living Learning Lab (LLL) work being conducted in spaces at the University of Michigan and Ann Arbor. Check out our Energy Focused Living Learning Labs page (including our pilot map feature) to learn more about LLLs at the University of Michigan and in the community.
Check out our IES Energy Seminar Series and Upcoming Energy Events!
IES Graduate Fellows Program
IES has 9 interdisciplinary PhD students working on two projects in 2024. Take a look at their work and reach out with any questions.
The 2025 IES Graduate Fellows Program Applications are now closed. We will be announcing this cohort soon!
Energy News
IES posts news from various departments at the University of Michigan, including various departments in the College of Engineering and several non-engineering departments, like the School of Environment and Sustainability and the School of Law. If you have energy news you would like to publicize, please reach out to [email protected].
Energy Events
IES Staff update the Upcoming Events in Ann Arbor page frequently to include the latest events in Ann Arbor that you may be interested in attending. Whether it is an information session on residential energy programs at one of the Ann Arbor District Libraries or a lecturer presenting at University of Michigan, we want to promote energy events that interest you.
Energy Seminar Series
Please explore information on our IES Energy Seminar Series. IES partners with faculty to host speakers from a range of topical expertise to provide energy relevant seminars. If you are a faculty member interested in hosting a speaker or interested in meeting with one of our upcoming speakers, contact us at [email protected] .
Contact Us
Please reach out to our team! Whether you are an external partner or a researcher here at U-M, we would love to hear about your work, hear about your thoughts, and talk about potential engagement and collaborations. Contact us at [email protected]
Programs and Activities
Energy Solutions focuses on research, outreach, community engagement, communication, and educational activities. Fostering, facilitating, and creating connections within the College of Engineering, with other University of Michigan units, and with external organizations are key objectives of the Institute. Importantly, Energy Solutions also supports the University of Michigan’s carbon neutrality goals. Please reach out to Institute leaders to share your ideas and vision for a clean and equitable energy future.
Ongoing IES activities include:
- seminars and round table discussions with external experts on energy topics
- IES summer faculty support program
- annual IES graduate fellows program
- convening and planning activities for responses to energy funding opportunities
- IES doctoral graduate student recruiting incentives
Seen above: Biodigesting waste into fuel
Join Us!
To lay a strong foundation for Energy Solutions, we’re working to build community across the university and beyond. If you’re a UM faculty or staff member whose work focuses on or informs energy research or related social, environmental, and economic interconnections, let us know. Energy experts are searchable by topic or by last name and will also be added to our monthly newsletter list.
Seen above: Solar powered ammonia production equipment