Postdoc: Sensing & Measurement for Grid Analytics

Pacific Northwest National Laboratory

United States

On-site

USD 60,000 - 90,000

Full time

14 days+
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Benefits offered by this job

Health insurance
Flexible work schedules

Job summary

Pacific Northwest National Laboratory is seeking a Post Doctoral Researcher in the Energy Systems Engineering Group to advance research at the interface of power systems monitoring and data analytics. You will contribute to peer‑reviewed publications and collaborate across institutions while applying Python, MATLAB, and commercial simulators to evolving grid challenges.

The role emphasizes independent growth, strong technical writing, and proposing new ideas to broaden capabilities in power

Qualifications

  • PhD within the last five years or within the next eight months from an accredited college or university.
  • PhD in electrical engineering or related field preferred.
  • Cumulative GPA of 3.5 or higher preferred.
  • Proficiency in scripting languages like MATLAB and Python.
  • Strong foundation in power systems dynamics; experience with commercial simulators (PSS/E, PowerWorld, PSCAD).
  • Experience in statistical signal processing; strong writing and communication skills.

Responsibilities

  • Conduct research at the intersection of power systems monitoring, statistical signal processing, and grid reliability.
  • Develop rigorous approaches to modern power system dynamics and grid challenges.
  • Collaborate with cross-disciplinary researchers to advance program objectives.
  • Produce journal articles, conference papers, and technical reports; present findings to audiences.
  • Contribute to proposals and expansion of research capabilities.

Skills

Power systems dynamics
Python
MATLAB
Statistical signal processing
Technical writing
Interdisciplinary collaboration

Education

PhD in electrical engineering
GPA 3.5 or higher

Tools

PSS/E
PowerWorld
PSCAD
Git
Python
MATLAB

Job description

Pacific Northwest National Laboratory is seeking a Post Doctoral Researcher in the Energy Systems Engineering Group to advance research at the interface of power systems monitoring and data analytics. You will contribute to peer‑reviewed publications and collaborate across institutions while applying Python, MATLAB, and commercial simulators to evolving grid challenges.

The role emphasizes independent growth, strong technical writing, and proposing new ideas to broaden capabilities in power

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