PhD Power Systems Research Intern: Grid & Data Center Impact

ISO New England Inc.; Holyoke (MA); On-site; USD 34,000 - 55,000; Full time

Job summary

ISO New England Inc. is seeking a PhD intern to explore how flexible data center workloads impact grid reliability, transmission congestion, and renewable energy integration. The role is with the Advanced Technology Solutions department and emphasizes data analysis, simulations, and research.

You will perform research, review industry approaches, analyze simplified grid scenarios, and communicate findings on migratory computation and its potential value for the power system.

Qualifications

• Pursuing a PhD or advanced degree in electrical engineering, power systems, computer science, operations research, data science, applied mathematics, or a related field.

Responsibilities

• Conduct research on migratory computation and its impact on grid operations.
• Review emerging industry approaches and analyze simplified grid scenarios.
• Communicate findings on how flexible data center demand could affect reliability, congestion, and renewable energy use.

Skills

Python

Data analysis

Modeling tools

Technical research

Education

PhD

Job description

ISO New England Inc. is seeking a PhD intern to explore how flexible data center workloads impact grid reliability, transmission congestion, and renewable energy integration. The role is with the Advanced Technology Solutions department and emphasizes data analysis, simulations, and research.

You will perform research, review industry approaches, analyze simplified grid scenarios, and communicate findings on migratory computation and its potential value for the power system.