Argonne National Laboratory · 5 months ago
Postdoctoral Appointee: Power system optimization and data analytics
Lemont, IL USA
Full-time
Onsite
New Grad, Entry Level
$71K/yr - $118K/yr
0+ years expArgonne National Laboratory is a leading research institution focused on enhancing the resilience and efficiency of power grids. They are seeking a Postdoctoral Appointee to work on optimization, data analytics, and machine learning in the energy sector, contributing to theoretical studies, algorithm development, and research dissemination.
EnergySecuritySocial Impact
Responsibilities
Perform theoretical study and algorithm development on optimization/control/data analytics methods
Authorize peer-reviewed journal/conference publications
Develop open-source packages and help disseminate research results to academic and industry community
Draft research proposals and apply funding from federal agencies
Qualification
Required
Recent or soon-to-be completed (typically within the last 0-5 years) PhD in Electrical Engineering, Industrial Engineering, Applied Mathematics, or a closely related field
Solid knowledge, and independent research capability in optimization, computing, power system engineering with track records of publications
Proficient in implementing control and optimization algorithms with mainstream programming languages such as Julia, Python, Java, C/C++, etc
Proficiency in writing scientific research articles and presenting results at academic conferences
Experience with solving challenging computational problems
Ability to model Argonne's core values of impact, safety, respect, integrity, and teamwork
This position requires an on-site presence at the Argonne campus in Lemont, Illinois
Preferred
Solid knowledge and independent research capability in stochastic process, machine learning and data analytics with track records of publications
Benefits
Comprehensive benefits are part of the total rewards package
Company
Argonne National Laboratory
Argonne National Laboratory conducts researches in basic science, energy resources, and environmental management.
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Funding
Current Stage
Late StageTotal Funding
$41.4MKey Investors
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2023-09-27Grant
2023-01-17Grant
Leadership Team
Paul Kearns
Laboratory Director
Venkat Srinivasan
Director, Argonne Center for Collaborative Energy Storage Science (ACCESS)
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