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Postdoctoral Associate

Industrial Ecology · China · 2022-03-10

Processing Time
82 days
Decision Date
2022-03-10
Location
North Carolina
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Proposed Endeavor

The petitioner proposes to develop analytical tools and modeling systems for national agriculture and timber production to implement strategies that reduce national emissions rates. This work includes creating biofuels and sustainability systems that account for economic factors to improve environmental impact while increasing profit margins for farmers.

Framework Evaluation

3 of 3 criteria met
1 Substantial Merit and National Importance Met

The endeavor holds many implications for agriculture, the world's largest industry, and aims to protect the nation's environmental condition.

2 Well-positioned to Advance the Endeavor Met

The petitioner has 4 years of direct research experience, significant funding from the DOE and NSF, and a record of published research and peer reviews.

3 Balance of Factors Met

The petitioner's work provides vital environmental protections and economic benefits to American farmers, justifying a waiver of the job offer requirement.

Why This Petition Was Approved

The petition was approved based on the petitioner's 9 peer-reviewed journal articles (8 first-authored) and 1 book chapter, which garnered 67 citations. Additional evidence included 17 manuscript reviews, 4 expert recommendation letters, and a history of research funding from the U.S. Department of Energy and the National Science Foundation.

Evidence

Evidence Types
Peer Reviewed Publications
Citations
Reference Letters Independent
Grants
Judging Experience
Original Contributions
Government Alignment

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At a Glance

Outcome approved
Processing 82 days
Criteria Met 3 / 3
Evidence Types 7

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Success Rate 53.6%
Sustained 2,046
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