Research Professional - Grid Optimization and Control

We need to output HTML fragment with sections: headings

for sections like About the role, Responsibilities, Requirements, Qualifications, Skills, Benefits, Pay, Schedule. Only include sections where there is real specific content. We need to parse the posting. We have Overview: description of role. Could be "About the role". We'll put that in

About the role

with

containing overview. Major Duties/Responsibilities: list of duties. Use

• . Basic Qualifications: list of qualifications. Could be under Requirements or Qualifications. Use

  Requirements

  maybe. But we have both Basic and Preferred qualifications. Could combine into Requirements and Preferred Qualifications? The instruction: Use headings for section headings (e.g. About the role, Responsibilities, Requirements, Qualifications, Skills, Benefits, Pay, Skills). So we can have Requirements (basic) and Qualifications (preferred) maybe. Or we could have Requirements (basic) and Preferred Qualifications as a subsection? But we should not create thin sections. We have substantive content for both basic and preferred. Could make two sections: Requirements (basic) and Preferred Qualifications (preferred). Or combine into Qualifications with subheadings? But we only allowed headings as listed; we could use Qualifications for both basic and preferred, but then we lose distinction. Better to have Requirements (basic) and Preferred Qualifications (preferred). Both are substantive. Skills: maybe we can extract skills from responsibilities? But we have no explicit skills list separate. Could skip Skills. Benefits: The posting includes a paragraph about ORNL offers competitive pay and benefits programs, lists many benefits. So we have Benefits section. Pay: Not specified (no salary). So we should NOT include Pay section. Schedule: Not specified (no schedule). So skip Schedule. Also we have Special Requirements (security clearance). That could be part of Requirements? Might be included under Requirements as additional note. But we already have Requirements section; we could incorporate special requirements into that section as a paragraph or list. However we must not invent headings; we can add a

  under Requirements for special requirements. We also have About ORNL description; could be part of About the role or separate About ORNL section. But we already have About the role; we could incorporate ORNL description there or maybe create a separate About ORNL section? The instruction: include a section ONLY when the posting has real, specific content for it. The posting has About ORNL paragraph. Could be a section "About ORNL". But not in the list of headings; but we could still use

  About ORNL

  ? The list gave examples, not exhaustive. It said use

  for section headings (e.g. About the role, Responsibilities, Requirements, Qualifications, Skills, Benefits, Pay, Schedule). It didn't forbid other headings, but likely they expect those headings. Safer to stick to those. We could put ORNL description under About the role. We need to remove boilerplate: cookie/navigation/legal/EEO/equal-opportunity/scam-warning boilerplate, duplicated lines, application instructions. So we need to strip lines like "This position will remain open for a minimum of 5 days..." etc. Also "We accept Word..." etc. Also "If you have trouble applying..." etc. Also "ORNL is an equal opportunity employer..." etc. Also "UT-Battelle is an E-Verify employer." etc. Also "Special Requirements:" maybe keep as part of Requirements? It's not boilerplate; it's specific to job. Keep. We need to preserve all substantive information. Let's extract content. Overview paragraph: "We are seeking a Research Professional 2 who will focus on innovative research on advanced electric power systems, grid architectures, and power electronic technologies that enable the modernization and resilience of future energy systems. This position resides in the Grid System Architecture Group, Electrical Systems Integration Section, Electrification and Energy Infrastructures Division, Energy Science and Technology Directorate at Oak Ridge National Laboratory (ORNL). The successful candidate will contribute to the development of next-generation grid architectures through research in power electronics, distributed energy resources (DERs), advanced control systems, grid-edge technologies, and system integration. The position requires independent technical leadership in multidisciplinary R&D projects involving modeling, simulation, hardware validation, and technology demonstration. The candidate will collaborate with researchers across ORNL and external partners from industry, utilities, universities, and federal agencies to develop innovative solutions that enhance the reliability, flexibility, resilience, and sustainability of future electric power systems." That's overview. Major Duties/Responsibilities list: - Conduct independent research and development in advanced grid architectures, power electronic systems, and distributed energy resource integration. - Develop innovative solutions for power electronics, grid-forming converters, microgrids, and advanced grid control technologies. - Perform modeling, simulation, and system-level analysis of electric power systems using industry-standard software tools. - Design, implement, and experimentally validate advanced learning and control strategies for power electronic converters and grid-interactive systems. - Develop embedded control algorithms using DSP, FPGA, or microcontroller platforms as needed for laboratory validation. - Support the design, integration, testing, and demonstration of advanced hardware and hardware-in-the-loop (HIL) systems. - Identify emerging research opportunities in grid modernization, electrification, resilient energy systems, and advanced power conversion technologies. - Lead or support technical tasks within multidisciplinary research projects funded by DOE and other sponsors. - Prepare technical reports, peer-reviewed publications, conference papers, and presentations for sponsors and the scientific community. - Contribute to the preparation of competitive research proposals and help expand the Grid System Architecture Group's sponsored research portfolio. - Develop collaborations with researchers across ORNL as well as with universities, utilities, industry, and government agencies. - Mentor postdoctoral researchers, students, interns, and visiting researchers as appropriate. - Deliver ORNL’s mission by aligning behaviors, priorities, and interactions with our core values of Impact, Integrity, Teamwork, Safety, and Service. - Promote equal opportunity by fostering a respectful workplace – in how we treat one another, work together, and measure success. Basic Qualifications: - 2 years of relevant research or engineering experience following completion of the Ph.D. - Demonstrated expertise in power electronics, electric power systems, or grid integration technologies. - Experience in modeling and simulation of power electronic or electric power systems using tools such as MATLAB/Simulink, PSCAD, PLECS, OPAL-RT, RTDS, or similar platforms. - Experience developing advanced learning and control algorithms for power electronic converters or grid-interactive systems. - Hands-on experience with laboratory testing and validation of electrical energy systems. - Demonstrated record of peer-reviewed publications and successful technical presentations. - Ability to independently conduct research while contributing effectively within multidisciplinary teams. Preferred Qualifications: - Experience with grid modernization, distributed energy resources, microgrids, virtual power plants, or grid-forming inverter technologies. - Experience with hardware-in-the-loop (HIL), digital real-time simulation, or cyber-physical energy systems. - Experience with medium-voltage power electronics or utility-scale energy conversion systems. - Experience with advanced optimization, energy management systems, artificial intelligence, or machine and reinforcement learning applications for power systems. - Experience contributing to successful research proposals and sponsored R&D programs. - Demonstrated ability to establish productive collaborations with government agencies, industry, and academia. - Strong publication record in leading IEEE journals and conferences. - Excellent written and oral communication skills. - Motivated self-starter with the ability to work independently and to participate creatively in collaborative teams across the laboratory. - Ability to function well in a fast-paced research environment, set priorities to accomplish multiple tasks within deadlines, and adapt to ever changing needs. Special Requirements: - For employment at Oak Ridge National Laboratory (ORNL), a Real ID compliant form of identification will be required. - Additionally, ORNL is subject to Department of Energy (DOE) access restrictions. - All employees must also be able to obtain and maintain a federal Personal Identity Verification (PIV) card as mandated by Homeland Security Presidential Directive 12 (HSPD-12) and Department of Energy (DOE) Order 473.1A, which requires a favorable post-employment background investigation. - To obtain this credential, new employees must successfully complete and pass a Federal Tier 1 background check investigation. - This investigation includes a declaration of illegal drug activities, including use, supply, possession, or manufacture within the last year. - This includes marijuana and cannabis derivatives, which are still considered illegal under federal law, regardless of state laws. - For foreign national candidates: If you have not resided in the U.S. for three consecutive years, you are not eligible for the PIV credential and instead will need to obtain a favorable Local Site Specific Only (LSSO) risk determination to maintain employment. - Once you meet the three-year residency requirement, you will be required to obtain a PIV credential to maintain employment. About ORNL paragraph: "As a U.S. Department of Energy (DOE) Office of Science national laboratory, ORNL has an impressive 80-year legacy of addressing the nation’s most pressing challenges. Our team is made up of over 7,000 dedicated and innovative individuals! Our goal is to create an environment where a variety of perspectives and backgrounds are valued, ensuring ORNL is known as a top choice for employment. These principles are essential for supporting our broader mission to drive scientific breakthroughs and translate them into solutions for energy, environmental, and security challenges facing the nation. ORNL offers competitive pay and benefits programs to attract and retain individuals who demonstrate exceptional work behaviors. The laboratory provides a range of employee benefits, including medical and retirement plans and flexible work hours, to support the well-being of you and your family. Employee amenities such as on-site fitness, banking, and cafeteria facilities are also available for added convenience. Other benefits include the following: Prescription Drug Plan, Dental Plan, Vision Plan, 401(k) Retirement Plan, Contributory Pension Plan, Life Insurance, Disability Benefits, Generous Vacation and Holidays, Parental Leave, Legal Insurance with Identity Theft Protection, Employee Assistance Plan, Flexible Spending Accounts, Health Savings Accounts, Wellness Programs, Educational Assistance, Relocation Assistance, and Employee Discounts." We need to include Benefits section with that list. We should not include the lines about position open for minimum 5 days, application instructions, EEO, etc. Now construct HTML. We'll have:

  About the role

  Overview paragraph(s). Could be two paragraphs? We'll combine into one

  maybe with line breaks? We'll keep as single

  containing the overview text.

  Responsibilities

  • ... each duty

  Requirements

  Basic Qualifications list as

  • ...
  plus maybe a paragraph for Special Requirements? Could add another
  under Requirements for Special Requirements. Or we could add a separate

  Special Requirements

  but not in list. Better to incorporate into Requirements as a second list with heading? But we cannot add extra headings not in list? The instruction: Use

  for section headings (e.g. About the role, Responsibilities, Requirements, Qualifications, Skills, Benefits, Pay, Schedule). It didn't say we cannot use other headings, but to be safe we could embed Special Requirements as a

  inside Requirements. However the Special Requirements is a list; we could make a

  inside Requirements after the basic qualifications list, maybe preceded by a

  Special Requirements:

  then list. But we must not invent headings; using a

  for "Special Requirements:" is fine.

  Preferred Qualifications

  • ...

  Benefits

  • ... benefits list
  We should not include Pay or Schedule. Check for any duplicated lines: we have overview includes mention of collaborating etc. That's fine. Now produce HTML fragment. Be careful to escape any HTML special characters like &, <, >. The text includes ampersands in "DO