Power Systems Postdoctoral Researcher

INL • Idaho, ID

1d • $101,196

About The Position

The Idaho National Laboratory (INL) is seeking a well-qualified Postdoctoral Research Associate in Power Systems Engineering or comparable discipline for the Power and Energy Systems Department. This postdoctoral researcher will focus on power systems dynamic and transient modeling and simulation, power systems machine learning applications, protection, and stability analysis.

Requirements

• PhD in Electrical Engineering, Power Systems Engineering or comparable disciplines.
• PhD requirements must be completed by commencement of appointment and within the previous 5 years.
• Demonstrated oral and published written communication skills in English.

Nice To Haves

• Experience with power system testing using digital real-time simulation environments and using power and/or controller hardware-in-the-loop.
• Electric grid operations experience, human factors for control rooms and/or high, medium and low direct current experience are also pluses.

Responsibilities

• Ideation, planning, coordination, and implementation of power systems projects.
• The candidate is expected to be a strong asset to our interdisciplinary R&D team and work effectively both alone and as a team member.
• The candidate must be self-motivated but also take direction from other team members and peers.
• The position entails writing scientific manuscripts for journal publication, and presentation of research results at national and international conferences and meetings.

Benefits

• Medical, Dental, Vision, and Flexible Spending Accounts
• Access and ability to self contribute to a 401(k)
• Paid time off (personal leave)
• Employee Education Program (tuition assistance)
• Comprehensive Relocation Package
• Benefit eligibility subject multiple factors, including employment status and position classification.

What This Job Offers

• Job Type: Full-time
• Career Level: Entry Level
• Education Level: Ph.D. or professional degree
• Number of Employees: 1,001-5,000 employees