Postdoctoral Research Associate - Electric Power System
About The Position
The Interdisciplinary Science (IS) Department at Brookhaven National Laboratory (BNL) is seeking a Postdoctoral Research Associate. The appointment will be for a one-year appointment with an opportunity for a one-year renewal to perform research in the area of electric power grids. Essential Duties and Responsibilities: Perform cyber-physical system modeling and simulation for the power grid. Perform research on power system dynamics and control under high inverter-based resources (IBRs). Develop and apply artificial intelligence (AI)/machine learning (ML) techniques for power system planning, operation, control, and cybersecurity. Position Requirements: Required Knowledge, Skills, and Abilities: A Ph.D. in Electrical Engineering, Math, or other related fields with a broad knowledge of electric power systems. Experience with cyber-power system modeling, simulation, dynamics, and Python and/or MATLAB programming. A strong background in AI/ML applications in the power grid. Good written and oral communication skills, be willing to take direction, and be able to work with others as part of a project team. Preferred Knowledge, Skills, and Abilities: Experience with cybersecurity of energy systems and commonly used tools such as OPAL-RT/RTDS, PSS/E, PSCAD, EXata. Knowledge of cybersecurity of industrial control systems and/or quantum computing. Additional Information: Candidates must have received a Ph.D. by the commencement of employment. BNL policy requires that after obtaining a PhD, eligible candidates for research associate appointments may not exceed a combined total of 5 years of relevant work experience as a post-doc and/or in an R&D position, excluding time associated with family planning, military service, illness or other life-changing events. Brookhaven Laboratory is committed to providing fair, equitable and competitive compensation. The full salary range for this position is $70,200 - $85,000. 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Requirements
- A Ph.D. in Electrical Engineering, Math, or other related fields with a broad knowledge of electric power systems.
- Experience with cyber-power system modeling, simulation, dynamics, and Python and/or MATLAB programming.
- A strong background in AI/ML applications in the power grid.
- Good written and oral communication skills, be willing to take direction, and be able to work with others as part of a project team.
Nice To Haves
- Experience with cybersecurity of energy systems and commonly used tools such as OPAL-RT/RTDS, PSS/E, PSCAD, EXata.
- Knowledge of cybersecurity of industrial control systems and/or quantum computing.
Responsibilities
- Perform cyber-physical system modeling and simulation for the power grid.
- Perform research on power system dynamics and control under high inverter-based resources (IBRs).
- Develop and apply artificial intelligence (AI)/machine learning (ML) techniques for power system planning, operation, control, and cybersecurity.
Benefits
- comprehensive employee benefits program
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What This Job Offers
Job Type
Full-time
Career Level
Entry Level
Education Level
Ph.D. or professional degree
Number of Employees
501-1,000 employees
