Distributed Energy Systems Postdoc

The Department of Architectural Engineering at The Pennsylvania State University invites applications for a Post-Doctoral position focused on distributed energy resource (DER) technology. We are seeking a highly motivated, creative, and collaborative individual with a strong background in distributed energy technologies: combined heat and power (CHP), hybrid systems consisting of CHP configured with solar photovoltaic, solar thermal, and electrical and thermal storage technologies. Familiarity with DER systems configurations in the form of a microgrid or a district thermal networks is desirable. Some experience with the design and operation of existing working systems is preferred, particularly from an economic return-on-investment analysis perspective.

Responsibilities and Expertise

• Analyzing a DER configuration relative to a conventional separate heat and power (SHP) configuration on the basis of prime energy efficiency, emissions and economics
• Technologies for “waste” heat recovery
• Concisely communicating the operation of a DER configuration to a semi-technical audience
• Excellent oral and written communication skills are essential, as this position involves collaboration across disciplines, preparation of research reports and publications, and communication of results to both technical, non-technical audiences and potential end-use adopters of DER technologies in both industrial and commercial building sectors

Requirements

• Candidates should hold a Ph.D. in Architectural Engineering, Mechanical Engineering, Chemical Engineering, or a closely related field by the start date of the appointment

Qualifications

• Strong background in distributed energy technologies
• Familiarity with DER systems configurations in the form of a microgrid or a district thermal networks
• Experience with the design and operation of existing working systems, particularly from an economic return-on-investment analysis perspective

Skills

• Excellent oral and written communication skills
• Collaboration across disciplines
• Preparation of research reports and publications
• Communication of results to both technical, non-technical audiences and potential end-use adopters of DER technologies in both industrial and commercial building sectors

Benefits

• Penn State provides a competitive benefits package for full-time employees designed to support both personal and professional well-being.

Pay

• Details on pay are not specified in the posted information.

Schedule

• Details on schedule are not specified in the posted information.

Benefits

• Details on benefits are not specified in the posted information.

Application Instructions: Interested candidates should submit the following materials: Cover letter, Curriculum vitae (CV), and Contact information for 3–5 references.

Background Checks/Clearances: Employment with the University will require successful completion of background check(s) in accordance with University policies.

For additional information on remote work at Penn State, see Notice to Out of State Applicants.

This is a term position; length of the term will be discussed during the interview process. Continuation past the term length discussed will be based on university need, performance, and/or availability of funding.

Position Specifics: The Department of Architectural Engineering at The Pennsylvania State University invites applications for a Post-Doctoral position focused on distributed energy resource (DER) technology. We are seeking a highly motivated, creative, and collaborative individual with a strong background in distributed energy technologies: combined heat and power (CHP), hybrid systems consisting of CHP configured with solar photovoltaic, solar thermal, and electrical and thermal storage technologies. Familiarity with DER systems configurations in the form of a microgrid or a district thermal networks is desirable. Some experience with the design and operation of existing working systems is preferred, particularly from an economic return-on-investment analysis perspective.

Approval of remote and hybrid work is not guaranteed regardless of work location. For additional information on remote work at Penn State, see Notice to Out of State Applicants.

This is a term position; length of the term will be discussed during the interview process. Continuation past the term length discussed will be based on university need, performance, and/or availability of funding.

Application Instructions: Interested candidates should submit the following materials: Cover letter, Curriculum vitae (CV), and Contact information for 3–5 references.

Background Checks/Clearances: Employment with the University will require successful completion of background check(s) in accordance with University policies.

For additional information on remote work at Penn State, see Notice to Out of State Applicants.

This is a term position; length of the term will be discussed during the interview process. Continuation past the term length discussed will be based on university need, performance, and/or availability of funding.

Position Specifics: The Department of Architectural Engineering at The Pennsylvania State University invites applications for a Post-Doctoral position focused on distributed energy resource (DER) technology. We are seeking a highly motivated, creative, and collaborative individual with a strong background in distributed energy technologies: combined heat and power (CHP), hybrid systems consisting of CHP configured with solar photovoltaic, solar thermal, and electrical and thermal storage technologies. Familiarity with DER systems configurations in the form of a microgrid or a district thermal networks is desirable. Some experience with the design and operation of existing working systems is preferred, particularly from an economic return-on-investment analysis perspective.

Approval of remote and hybrid work is not guaranteed regardless of work location. For additional information on remote work at Penn State, see Notice to Out of State Applicants.

This is a term position; length of the term will be discussed during the interview process. Continuation past the term length discussed will be based on university need, performance, and/or availability of funding.

Application Instructions: Interested candidates should submit the following materials: Cover letter, Curriculum vitae (CV), and Contact information for 3–5 references.

Background Checks/Clearances: Employment with the University will require successful completion of background check(s) in accordance with University policies.

For additional information on remote work at Penn State, see Notice to Out of State Applicants.

This is a term position; length of the term will be discussed during the interview process. Continuation past the term length discussed will be based on university need, performance, and/or availability of funding.

Position Specifics: The Department of Architectural Engineering at The Pennsylvania State University invites applications for a Post-Doctoral position focused on distributed energy resource (DER) technology. We are seeking a highly motivated, creative, and collaborative individual with a strong background in distributed energy technologies: combined heat and power (CHP), hybrid systems consisting of CHP configured with solar photovoltaic, solar thermal, and electrical and thermal storage technologies. Familiarity with DER systems configurations in the form of a microgrid or a district thermal networks is desirable. Some experience with the design and operation of existing working systems is preferred, particularly from an economic return-on-investment analysis perspective.

Approval of remote and hybrid work is not guaranteed regardless of work location. For additional information on remote work at Penn State, see Notice to Out of State Applicants.

This is a term position; length of the term will be discussed during the interview process. Continuation past the term length discussed will be based on university need, performance, and/or availability of funding.

Application Instructions: Interested candidates should submit the following materials: Cover letter, Curriculum vitae (CV), and Contact information for 3–5 references.

Background Checks/Clearances: Employment with the University will require successful completion of background check(s) in accordance with University policies.

For additional information on remote work at Penn State, see Notice to Out of State Applicants.

This is a term position; length of the term will be discussed during the interview process. Continuation past the term length discussed will be based on university need, performance, and/or availability of funding.

Position Specifics: The Department of Architectural Engineering at The Pennsylvania State University invites applications for a Post-Doctoral position focused on distributed energy resource (DER) technology. We are seeking a highly motivated, creative, and collaborative individual with a strong background in distributed energy technologies: combined heat and power (CHP), hybrid systems consisting of CHP configured with solar photovoltaic, solar thermal, and electrical and thermal storage technologies. Familiarity with DER systems configurations in the form of a microgrid or a district thermal networks is desirable. Some experience with the design and operation of existing working systems is preferred, particularly from an economic return-on-investment analysis perspective.

Approval of remote and hybrid work is not guaranteed regardless of work location. For additional information on remote work at Penn State, see Notice to Out of State Applicants.

This is a term position; length of the term will be discussed during the interview process. Continuation past the term length discussed will be based on university need, performance, and/or availability of funding.

Application Instructions: Interested candidates should submit the following materials: Cover letter, Curriculum vitae (CV), and Contact information for 3–5 references.

Background Checks/Clearances: Employment with the University will require successful completion of background check(s) in accordance with University policies.

For additional information on remote work at Penn State, see Notice to Out of State Applicants.

This is a term position; length of the term will be discussed during the interview process. Continuation past the term length discussed will be based on university need, performance, and/or availability of funding.

Position Specifics: The Department of Architectural Engineering at The Pennsylvania State University invites applications for a Post-Doctoral position focused on distributed energy resource (DER) technology. We are seeking a highly motivated, creative, and collaborative individual with a strong background in distributed energy technologies: combined heat and power (CHP), hybrid systems consisting of CHP configured with solar photovoltaic, solar thermal, and electrical and thermal storage technologies. Familiarity with DER systems configurations in the form of a microgrid or a district thermal networks is desirable. Some experience with the design and operation of existing working systems is preferred, particularly from an economic return-on-investment analysis perspective.

Approval of remote and hybrid work is not guaranteed regardless of work location. For additional information on remote work at Penn State, see Notice to Out of State Applicants.

This is a term position; length of the term will be discussed during the interview process. Continuation past the term length discussed will be based on university need, performance, and/or availability of funding.

Application Instructions: Interested candidates should submit the following materials: Cover letter, Curriculum vitae (CV), and Contact information for 3–5 references.

Background Checks/Clearances: Employment with the University will require successful completion of background check(s) in accordance with University policies.

For additional information on remote work at Penn State, see Notice to Out of State Applicants.

This is a term position; length of the term will be discussed during the interview process. Continuation past the term length discussed will be based on university need, performance, and/or availability of funding.

Position Specifics: The Department of Architectural Engineering at The Pennsylvania State University invites applications for a Post-Doctoral position focused on distributed energy resource (DER) technology. We are seeking a highly motivated, creative, and collaborative individual with a strong background in distributed energy technologies: combined heat and power (CHP), hybrid systems consisting of CHP configured with solar photovoltaic, solar thermal, and electrical and thermal storage technologies. Familiarity with DER systems configurations in the form of a microgrid or a district thermal networks is desirable. Some experience with the design and operation of existing working systems is preferred, particularly from an economic return-on-investment analysis perspective.

Approval of remote and hybrid work is not guaranteed regardless of work location. For additional information on remote work at Penn