Research Professional - Grid Optimization and Control
UT-Battelle · Knoxville, TN · 1 mo ago
AccountingFull-time
We need to output HTML fragment with sections: h3 headings for sections present: About the role, Responsibilities, Requirements, Qualifications, Skills, Benefits, Pay, Schedule. We must only include sections that have real specific content. The posting includes Overview (which is about the role). It has Major Duties/Responsibilities. It has Basic Qualifications, Preferred Qualifications, Special Requirements (maybe part of Requirements). It has About ORNL (benefits). It mentions ORNL offers competitive pay and benefits programs but not specific pay amount. No explicit Pay or Schedule details. Benefits are described: list of benefits. So we can include Benefits section. Pay and Schedule not present -> omit. Skills maybe not explicit separate; but we could combine qualifications and skills? The instruction: Use headings for section headings (e.g. About the role, Responsibilities, Requirements, Qualifications, Skills, Benefits, Pay, Skills). We should include sections only if posting has real specific content. So we can have:
About the role
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maybe combine Basic Qualifications and Special Requirements? Or separate Qualifications and Requirements? The instruction says we can use Requirements and Qualifications as separate headings if content exists. We have Basic Qualifications (required) and Preferred Qualifications (preferred). Could put Requirements for Basic Qualifications, and Qualifications for Preferred? Or combine. Better: Requirements = Basic Qualifications; Qualifications = Preferred Qualifications. Also Special Requirements could be part of Requirements (maybe as a sublist). We'll include Special Requirements as part of Requirements (maybe as a separate ul). But we must not invent headings not in list; we can still include Special Requirements under Requirements heading as part of same ul? Probably better to keep Requirements heading and list both basic and special as items. Skills: Not explicitly listed; we could omit Skills heading. Benefits: include ul list. We must not include boilerplate like EEO, equal opportunity, etc. Remove those lines. Also remove navigation, cookie, legal, etc. Also remove application instructions (file types, email, etc). Also remove "This position will remain open..." etc. Also remove "ORNL offers competitive pay and benefits programs..." but we keep benefits list. We must preserve all substantive information; do not invent or summarize away detail. So we need to keep all details from overview, duties, qualifications, special requirements, benefits list. We must not repeat job title as heading. The job title is "Research Professional 2". Not to be used as heading. We must not put Job ID/requisition numbers as headings; we can fold minor metadata into a short p or drop it. The Requisition Id 17134 is minor metadata; we can include in a short p at top maybe. But instruction: do NOT put Job ID / requisition numbers as headings — fold minor metadata into a shortor drop it. So we can include a
with Requisition Id: 17134 maybe. Or we can drop it entirely. Safer to include a short p. Now produce HTML fragment. Structure:
Requisition Id: 17134
About the role
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.
Responsibilities
- 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.
Requirements
- 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.
- 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.
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.
Benefits
- 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
- Employee Discounts