Working with NRCCE
NRCCE works with a variety of individuals to conduct is research and outreach missions. To learn more, select the appropriate sections below.
WVU Faculty
Faculty may work with NRCCE on large, team-oriented proposals in response to federal opportunities, or faculty may request support for small, exploratory research projects that offer promise of growing into work that could compete for national funding. Faculty may contact program managers in their area of interest or may schedule an appointment with the NRCCE director to learn more.
To view other opportunities for conferences, seminars, workshops, calls for papers and the occasional RFP view the latest Currents Newsletter. [MSWord Doc]
Industry 
NRCCE serves industry by forming partnerships on a variety of research and education programs, most notably the Industries of the Future-West Virginia program, the West Virginia Water Research Institute, the Appalachian Oil and Natural Gas Research Consortium, and the Petroleum Technology Transfer Center. Typically participation is through the coordination of research in response to federal funding agency opportunities. NRCCE may work as a prime contractor or as a subcontractor on federally funded research. NRCCE may also conduct specific research on behalf of an industry sponsor. Industry representatives may contact program managers in their area of interest or may schedule an appointment with the NRCCE director to learn more.
Students
NRCCE is independent of any university college or department and is not itself an academic unit. Consequently, NRCCE does not work with large numbers of students. However, the NRCCE does rely on students for help with the research, infrastructure support, and communication activities of the center. A limited number of students are hired as work-study, student worker, or graduate students. Vacancies are typically announced through academic units since students must be accepted to WVU in an academic program to qualify for NRCCE positions. Students who are interested in energy or environmental research are encouraged to ask their faculty members who may be involved in NRCCE programs about any research vacancies. Students who are interested in providing IT support services should keep in touch with the Lane Department of Computer Science and Electrical Engineering graduate student advisor since many NRCCE programs coordinate student recruitment through that office. Students who are interested in communications activities should keep in touch with the internship advisors of the Journalism school or English department since those NRCCE coordinates its student recruitment through those academic programs. Or students may submit a resume to the attention of Lynnette Loud in the NRCCE Director's Office.
Vendors
As a unit of West Virginia University, the NRCCE follows all purchasing policies and procedures of the University and of the WVU Research Corporation. Purchasing is coordinated through the Research Expert Business Office. Contact that office for more information.
Employment Opportunities
Updated 30 March 2007
- Director, National Environmental Services Center at West Virginia University
The West Virginia University Research Corporation (WVURC) seeks to hire a Director to lead the National Environmental Services Center (NESC). The Director will provide visionary leadership to formulate, determine, and oversee execution of broad policies for overall direction and program development in direct service & research for the NESC. The Director will report to the Director of the National Research Center for Coal and Energy (NRCCE) which provides administrative oversight. This is a lead management role that plans, directs, and coordinates operational activities with the help of subordinate managers, including but not limited to professional management of NESC staff, programs, financial resources, and IT resources. The incumbent needs to be a proven leader with a strong work ethic who is qualified to lead a large organization that includes multiple areas of focus, including: technology assessment and development; the development of curricula and training programs; the distribution of program information; personnel and fiscal management; program development; and understanding and contributing to national policy affecting small communities. Requirements include a bachelor's degree, (master's or Ph.D. preferred) in a relevant field such as Technology, Engineering, Science, Education, Public Administration, Public Health, or Business and 7-10 years of related experience with at least two of the following kinds of organizations: federal, state, or local agencies; industry; not-for-profit; and/or academic institutions. The experience should include: fiscal management and development; strategic planning and execution; program development and accountability; effective selection, development, evaluation of, and delegation to employees; organizational growth, networking and partnership building, and contract and budget formulation, review, and negotiation. An equivalent amount of experience and education will be considered. Competitive salary & benefits package offered. Review of applications will begin by May 1 and will continue until the position is filled. For a detailed position description, see Web site: www.nesc.wvu.edu/nesc/jobs.htm
To apply, send a resume, cover letter, and three professional references to: WVURC Department of Human Resources, P.O. Box 6221, Morgantown, WV 26506; or, by email to WVURCHR@mail.wvu.edu. The WVURC is an EEO employer. Additional information about the WVURC Department of Human Resources is available at: http://hr.research.wvu.edu/