Postdoc: Power Grid Optimization & Operations

National Renewable Energy Laboratory; Golden (CO); On-site; USD 76,600 - 126,400; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Medical, dental, and vision insurance

Pension plan

403(b) savings plan with employer match

Paid time off and holidays

Job summary

The National Renewable Energy Laboratory is seeking a Postdoctoral Researcher in Power System Operation & Optimization. This position requires in-person work in Golden, Colorado, with responsibilities including developing power system modeling techniques and publishing research.

The ideal candidate will possess a Ph.D. in a relevant field and have experience with tools such as OpenDSS and CPLEX. The role offers a competitive salary and a comprehensive benefits package.

Qualifications

• Ph.D. or Ph.D. candidate in a relevant field completed within the last three years.
• Experience in power system modeling, optimization, and control.
• Proficiency with at least one power-system software tool.

Responsibilities

• Develop and apply power system modeling and optimization techniques.
• Design control strategies for various energy management systems.
• Publish research results in peer-reviewed journals.

Skills

Power system modeling

Optimization techniques

Control strategies

MATLAB programming

Python programming

Education

Ph.D. in Electrical Engineering, Computer Science, or related field

Tools

OpenDSS

PSCAD

PSS/E

CPLEX

CVXPY

Pyomo

GAMS

Job description

The National Renewable Energy Laboratory is seeking a Postdoctoral Researcher in Power System Operation & Optimization. This position requires in-person work in Golden, Colorado, with responsibilities including developing power system modeling techniques and publishing research.

The ideal candidate will possess a Ph.D. in a relevant field and have experience with tools such as OpenDSS and CPLEX. The role offers a competitive salary and a comprehensive benefits package.