Postdoc — Gas‑Electric Energy Systems Modeling Leader

The University of Texas at Austin; United States; On-site; USD 63,000 - 75,000; Full time

Job summary

The University of Texas at Austin invites applications for a Postdoctoral Fellow in the Center for Energy and Environmental Systems Analysis (CEESA) at the Cockrell School of Engineering. The role focuses on modeling the integration of gas pipelines with electric power systems to explore interdependencies and decarbonization avenues.

Responsibilities include developing physics-informed models, conducting case studies, and producing peer-reviewed publications and reports for stakeholders in

Qualifications

• Ph.D. in Energy System Engineering, Chemical Engineering, Atmospheric Sciences or closely related field received within the last three years.
• Demonstrated research experience in energy system modeling, greenhouse gas emission inventories, or engineering-based risk assessment models.

Responsibilities

• Model Development: Develop a physics-informed model of integration of the natural gas pipeline system and electric power generation units in the US to probe interdependencies of the gas and electric systems.
• Case Studies and Application Areas: Use the gas-electric integration model to answer questions related to low-emissions gas certification, risk assessments in the electric system, and re-purposing pipelines to lower carbon solutions including CO2 transport.
• Writing and Documentation: Leading peer-reviewed manuscripts, white papers, and project reports summarizing the findings of the research.

Skills

Python

Communication

Mentoring

Collaboration

Peer-reviewed publications

Education

PhD in Energy Systems

Job description

The University of Texas at Austin invites applications for a Postdoctoral Fellow in the Center for Energy and Environmental Systems Analysis (CEESA) at the Cockrell School of Engineering. The role focuses on modeling the integration of gas pipelines with electric power systems to explore interdependencies and decarbonization avenues.

Responsibilities include developing physics-informed models, conducting case studies, and producing peer-reviewed publications and reports for stakeholders in