Postdoc: Carbon-Neutral Energy Demand Forecasting

Centre for Continuing Education; Sydney; On-site; AUD 114,000 - 126,000; Full time

Job summary

The University of Sydney invites applications for two Postdoctoral Research Associates to work on an ARC-funded project with Mitsubishi Heavy Industries, developing the DEEPSyM-Grid platform for high-resolution energy demand forecasting and decarbonisation planning.

You will contribute to design and implementation of the modelling framework, run scenario analyses, and engage with industry partners to validate outputs, while collaborating with the School of Electrical and Computer Engineering and

Qualifications

• PhD in a relevant field or near completion.
• Strong expertise in at least one: demand modelling, energy systems optimisation, agent-based modelling or techno-economic forecasting.
• Proficiency in scientific programming (Julia, Python or Matlab).
• Competence in data analysis and probabilistic modelling.
• Experience with energy modelling tools (PLEXOS is a plus).
• Demonstrated ability to conduct high-quality research independently and collaboratively.
• Experience publishing in international peer-reviewed journals.
• Strong verbal and written communication skills.
• Desirable experience with industry or government stakeholders.

Responsibilities

• Develop, implement, and maintain an agent-based and engineering-driven demand forecasting framework within the DEEPSyM-Grid platform.
• Undertake scenario-based analysis and quantify uncertainty in demand projections (e.g. policy settings, technology adoption).
• Engage with industry stakeholders, including MHI and other project partners, to co-design and validate modelling assumptions and outputs.
• Align demand modelling with supply-side system planning tools (e.g. PLEXOS) in collaboration with industry partners.
• Disseminate research through high-quality journal articles, conference papers, workshops, and policy briefings.

Skills

Demand modelling

Energy systems optimisation

Agent-based modelling

Techno-economic forecasting

Scientific programming

Data analysis & probabilistic modeling

Plexos knowledge

Research publication

Communication skills

Education

PhD (or near completion) in power/energy systems or related

Tools

Plexos

Job description

The University of Sydney invites applications for two Postdoctoral Research Associates to work on an ARC-funded project with Mitsubishi Heavy Industries, developing the DEEPSyM-Grid platform for high-resolution energy demand forecasting and decarbonisation planning.

You will contribute to design and implementation of the modelling framework, run scenario analyses, and engage with industry partners to validate outputs, while collaborating with the School of Electrical and Computer Engineering and