Energy Systems Data Science Postdoc — ML, Optimization

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Job summary

Idaho National Laboratory (INL) seeks a Postdoctoral Research Associate in electrical engineering, power and energy systems or related disciplines. The role applies data science, ML, optimization and reliability analysis to hydropower, marine energy and power system assets, supporting industry and sponsors.

The position requires a PhD by appointment and strong English communication; proficiency in Python and experience with data analytics for energy systems are essential.

Qualifications

• PhD must be completed by appointment start and within the past five years.
• Strong communication skills in English (oral and written).
• Proficiency in Python.
• Experience applying data analytics and ML to engineering or energy systems problems.
• Experience with reliability analysis, risk assessment, or mathematical optimization.

Responsibilities

• Write scientific manuscripts for journal publication and proposals for funding.
• Present research results at conferences and sponsor meetings.
• Contribute to data tools and software supporting decision making in energy systems.

Skills

Python

Data analytics

Machine learning

Optimization

Reliability analysis

Risk assessment

Mathematical optimization

Education

PhD in electrical engineering / power systems

Tools

Pyomo

Gurobi

Job description

Idaho National Laboratory (INL) seeks a Postdoctoral Research Associate in electrical engineering, power and energy systems or related disciplines. The role applies data science, ML, optimization and reliability analysis to hydropower, marine energy and power system assets, supporting industry and sponsors.

The position requires a PhD by appointment and strong English communication; proficiency in Python and experience with data analytics for energy systems are essential.