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Texas A&M University · 5 days ago

Postdoctoral Research Associate

Galveston, TX

Full-time

Onsite

Mid Level

$5,000/mo - $5,000/mo

Texas A&M University at Galveston is seeking a Postdoctoral Research Associate to advance modeling, control, and optimization of power and energy systems with applications to maritime and coastal infrastructures. The role involves developing scalable methods for optimal power flow, mentoring students, and collaborating with various partners.

Higher Education

Growth Opportunities

H1B Sponsor Likely

Responsibilities

Formulate and analyze models for transmission/distribution, microgrids, and shipboard power systems (steady-state and dynamic)

Design optimization and control algorithms (convex/nonconvex, stochastic/robust, MPC) for real-time dispatch, frequency regulation, and DER coordination

Integrate data-driven and physics-informed approaches for state estimation, forecasting, and anomaly detection

Build simulation pipelines and, where applicable, hardware-in-the-loop or lab prototypes; manage datasets and reproducible code

Lead and co-author journal and conference papers; present results at professional venues

Contribute to proposal writing and project reporting, coordinate with sponsors and collaborators

Mentor undergraduate/graduate researchers; support occasional instructional activities aligned with the lab’s mission

Qualification

Power systems analysisNumerical optimization/controlPython/MATLAB proficiencyData-driven modelingMicrogrids/shipboard powerReal-time control experienceScholarly writing skillsCommunication skillsCollaborative mindset

Required

Ph.D. in Electrical/Mechanical Engineering, Computer Science, Industrial Engineering, or a related field (by start date)

Strong background in power systems analysis (OPF, state estimation) and numerical optimization/control

Proficiency with Python/MATLAB and power-system toolchains (e.g., MATPOWER/OpenDSS)

Demonstrated research record (publications, open-source code, or equivalent)

Preferred

Experience with microgrids/shipboard power, demand response of flexible loads, and grid cyber-physical security

Expertise in data-driven modeling (ML for energy, forecasting, anomaly detection) and physics-informed learning

Real-time/HIL or embedded control experience (e.g., OPAL-RT, RTDS) and laboratory integration

Strong communication skills and a collaborative mindset

Company

Texas A&M University

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Texas A&M University has a proud history that stretches back to 1876 when The Agricultural and Mechanical College of Texas became the first public institution of higher learning in the state of Texas.

Founded in 1876

College Station, TX, US

10001+ employees

https://tamu.edu

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