Argonne National Laboratory · 20 hours ago
Postdoctoral Appointee – Energy Systems
Lemont, IL
Full-time
Onsite
New Grad, Entry Level
$73K/yr - $121K/yrArgonne National Laboratory is a leading research facility focused on energy systems and infrastructure. The successful postdoctoral candidate will support technical and economic analyses of power systems, particularly hydropower systems, and develop methodologies for economic and ecological assessments. This role involves collaboration with federal agencies and developing analytical tools for power system modeling.
EnergySecuritySocial Impact
No H1B
U.S. Citizen OnlyHiring Manager
Venita M. Nance, MHRM
Responsibilities
Develop and implement power system modeling tools, with emphasis on simulation and optimization of hydropower systems and their integration with broader electricity markets
Conduct research on electricity system operations, planning, and market design, including evaluation of economic and environmental trade-offs
Contribute to projects involving capacity expansion, production cost modeling, and equilibrium modeling of power systems
Design and apply mathematical optimization models, including linear, mixed-integer, and stochastic programming
Work with programming languages such as Python, Julia, or C++ to build robust analytical tools and perform large-scale data analysis
Collaborate with internal teams and external stakeholders, including U.S. Department of Energy offices and other national laboratories
Communicate research findings through peer-reviewed publications, technical reports, and presentations at scientific conferences
Support proposal development and stay abreast of developments in the field through literature reviews and professional engagement
Qualification
Required
Recent or soon-to-be completed (typically within the last 0-5 years) Ph.D. in engineering, operations research, computer science, applied mathematics, or a related field
Demonstrated expertise in mathematical optimization techniques and solvers (e.g., Gurobi, CPLEX), including linear, mixed-integer, or stochastic programming
Proficiency in at least one modern scientific programming language (Python, Julia, or C++ preferred)
Knowledge of power system operations, electricity market mechanisms, and energy system modeling
Analytical and problem-solving skills, with the ability to work independently and collaboratively in a team environment
Proven research record, evidenced by peer-reviewed publications and conference presentations
Skilled written and verbal communication skills at all levels of the organization
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
Experience with hydropower modeling, energy storage systems, or renewable integration
Familiarity with production cost models or capacity expansion models
Experience collaborating with government agencies or working in multi-institutional research environments
Understanding of financial and economic evaluation of energy technologies
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.
Founded in 1946
1001-5000 employees
Funding
Current Stage
Late StageTotal Funding
$41.4MKey Investors
Advanced Research Projects Agency for HealthUS Department of EnergyU.S. Department of Homeland Security
2024-11-14Grant· $21.7M
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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