Postdoc: Data Center Impacts on Grids & Communities

The Rector & Visitors of the University of Virginia; Charlottesville (VA); On-site; USD 50,000 - 75,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Health benefits

Online application procedure

Job summary

A leading educational institution in Charlottesville seeks a Postdoctoral Research Associate in Civil and Environmental Engineering to investigate the impacts of data centers on electric grid reliability and community well-being. The successful candidate will develop analytical frameworks, conduct assessments, and collaborate with diverse teams. Applicants should possess a Ph.D. in related fields and have expertise in grid modeling or LCA methods, contributing to innovative infrastructure research. This position offers a unique opportunity for interdisciplinary work.

Qualifications

• Ph.D. required by appointment start date.
• Specialized knowledge in grid reliability and resilience.
• Experience in life-cycle assessment (LCA).

Responsibilities

• Conduct computational modeling for grid impact assessment.
• Perform life-cycle assessment of data center operations.
• Integrate data for scenario modeling.

Skills

Grid reliability/resilience modeling

Knowledge of LCA methods and tools

Machine learning for infrastructure analysis

Interest in interdisciplinary research

Education

Ph.D. in related fields of engineering or data science

Tools

PowerWorld

MATPOWER

GridLAB-D

Job description

A leading educational institution in Charlottesville seeks a Postdoctoral Research Associate in Civil and Environmental Engineering to investigate the impacts of data centers on electric grid reliability and community well-being. The successful candidate will develop analytical frameworks, conduct assessments, and collaborate with diverse teams. Applicants should possess a Ph.D. in related fields and have expertise in grid modeling or LCA methods, contributing to innovative infrastructure research. This position offers a unique opportunity for interdisciplinary work.