Research Assistant: Microgrid Modeling & Quantum RLC

Penn State University; University Park (IL); On-site; USD 17,000 - 24,000; Part time

Job summary

Penn State University in Pennsylvania is seeking applicants for part-time research support within the Electrical Engineering department. Approval of remote and hybrid work is not guaranteed regardless of work location. Job duties include developing modeling and optimization methods for microgrids and developing quantum methods for RLC circuit simulation, optimization and federated learning.

Schedule: 40 hours per week from June 2026 to July 31, 2026. Starting rate is $15 per hour.

Qualifications

• Understanding of Microgrids and RLC circuits.

Responsibilities

• Develop modeling and optimization methods for microgrids.
• Develop quantum method for RLC circuit simulation, optimization and federated learning.

Skills

Understanding of Microgrids and RLC

Job description

Penn State University in Pennsylvania is seeking applicants for part-time research support within the Electrical Engineering department. Approval of remote and hybrid work is not guaranteed regardless of work location. Job duties include developing modeling and optimization methods for microgrids and developing quantum methods for RLC circuit simulation, optimization and federated learning.

Schedule: 40 hours per week from June 2026 to July 31, 2026. Starting rate is $15 per hour.