Research Aide - Energy Systems and Infrastructure Assessment

Argonne National Laboratory•Lemont, IL

10d•$31 - $47

About The Position

Candidates will be required to work in the following areas: Work with a multi-node GPU cluster to accelerate small signal stability analysis. Implement and/or integrate numerical linear algebra methods relevant to dynamical systems Implementation will be using CUDA/HIP or wrappers for these libraries. Profile and analyze performance, document results, and contribute to reproducible workflows. Additionally, candidates will: Give seminars and assist in preparation of journal articles, technical reports, and presentations for conferences and workshops. Support open-source software development efforts for DOE projects. Argonne is a multidisciplinary science and engineering research center, where talented scientists and engineers work together to answer the biggest questions facing humanity, from how to obtain affordable clean energy to protecting ourselves and our environment. Ever since we were born out of the University of Chicago’s work on the Manhattan Project in the 1940s, our goal has been to make an impact — from the atomic to the human to the global scale. The laboratory works in concert with universities, industry, and other national laboratories on questions and experiments too large for any one institution to do by itself. Through collaborations here and around the world, we strive to discover new ways to develop energy innovations through science, create novel materials molecule-by-molecule, and gain a deeper understanding of our planet, our climate, and the cosmos. We pursue discovery by pushing boundaries, challenging ourselves and each other, and stretching our abilities. This makes Argonne an excellent place for university students to explore and test their own ideas in science and technology. Argonne can help students grow, choose, and hone their areas of interest with programs that immerse them in cutting-edge research and discovery in all areas of the Lab. Surrounded by the highest concentration of top-tier research organizations in the world, Argonne leverages its Chicago-area location to lead discovery and to power innovation in a wide range of core scientific capabilities, from high-energy physics and materials science to biology and advanced computer science.

Requirements

The entirety of the appointment must be conducted within the United States.
Currently enrolled in a PhD program at an accredited institution.
Graduated from an accredited institution within the past 3 months; or actively enrolled in a graduate program at an accredited institution.
Must be 18 years or older at the time the appointment begins.
Must possess a cumulative GPA of 3.0 on a 4.0 scale.
If accepting an offer, must pass a screening drug test.
Must complete a satisfactory background check.
Currently pursuing a PhD Degree in Electrical Engineering or a closely related field.
Strong understanding of linear control theory.
Strong understanding of at least one programming language is preferred.
Familiarity with version control (Git).
Familiarity with CUDA/HIP, either directly or through wrapper libraries.

Responsibilities

Work with a multi-node GPU cluster to accelerate small signal stability analysis.
Implement and/or integrate numerical linear algebra methods relevant to dynamical systems
Implementation will be using CUDA/HIP or wrappers for these libraries.
Profile and analyze performance, document results, and contribute to reproducible workflows.
Give seminars and assist in preparation of journal articles, technical reports, and presentations for conferences and workshops.
Support open-source software development efforts for DOE projects.