Power System Optimization and Control - Postdoctoral Research Associate

About the role

The Information Systems and Modeling group (A-1) at Los Alamos National Laboratory (LANL) is seeking a Postdoctoral Research Associate to support projects focused on solving emerging and challenging problems in the areas of optimization and control of critical infrastructures, with emphasis on electric power transmission, distribution, and microgrids. The candidate will work in an interdisciplinary environment in the areas of electrical engineering, operations research, software development, applied mathematics, and computer science.

Responsibilities

• Conduct research in areas relevant to projects under the U.S. Department of Energy's Office of Electricity Microgrid R&D program, including but not limited to phase unbalanced microgrid modeling, control and optimization of transmission and distribution networks under uncertainty, design of resilient networks, and analysis of interdependent networks.
• Collaborate with physicists, engineers, mathematicians, statisticians, computer scientists, and economists through interdisciplinary collaborations.
• Develop and solve mathematical optimization problems using programming languages such as Julia, Python, or MATLAB.
• Work in a collaborative and multi-disciplinary scientific environment.

Requirements

• Publication record in power systems/power engineering.
• Experience in electric power transmission, distribution, and/or microgrid modeling.
• Experience formulating and solving mathematical optimization problems.
• Programming experience in Julia, Python, or MATLAB.
• Ability to obtain a DOE Q and SCI security clearances, which generally requires U.S. citizenship.

Qualifications

• A Ph.D. in electrical engineering or a related field within the past 5 years is required.

Benefits

Los Alamos National Laboratory offers a comprehensive benefits package including:

• PPO or High Deductible medical insurance with the same large nationwide network
• Dental and vision insurance
• Free basic life and disability insurance
• Paid childbirth and parental leave
• Award-winning 401(k) (6% matching plus 3.5% annually)
• Learning opportunities and tuition assistance
• Flexible schedules and time off (PTO and holidays)
• Onsite gyms and wellness programs
• Extensive relocation packages (outside a 50 mile radius)

Pay

The pay range for this position is determined by the selected candidate’s qualifications and experience.

Schedule

The work location for this position is onsite and located in Los Alamos, NM. All work locations are at the discretion of management.