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National Laboratory of the Rockies · 1 day ago

Postdoctoral Researcher - Model Engineering

positionUnited States
timeFull-time
remoteRemote
seniorityNew Grad, Entry Level
money$77K/yr - $126K/yr

The National Laboratory of the Rockies (NLR) is a leader in energy systems research, seeking a highly motivated Postdoctoral Researcher to join their Grid Planning and Analysis Center. This role focuses on tackling optimization challenges in medium-term power system planning and involves developing computational tools for the next generation of electric power grids.

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Responsibilities

Develop and implement novel mathematical optimization models (e.g., stochastic programming, robust optimization, mixed-integer linear programming) for medium-term grid planning
Design and code efficient algorithms for large-scale optimization problems using the Julia programming language and packages such as JuMP.jl. Experience with Xpress and Gurobi are a plus
Collaborate with a multidisciplinary team of engineers, computer scientists, and data scientists to put research insights into open-source software products
Publish research findings in leading academic journals and present at major international conferences
Contribute to the development of the open-source power systems modeling software Sienna and contribute to all the packages as needed

Qualification

Mathematical optimizationJulia programmingPower systems knowledgeControl theoryJuMP.jl experienceGitHub proficiencyCollaboration skillsCommunication skills

Required

Must be a recent PhD graduate within the last three years
Must meet educational requirements prior to employment start date
A Ph.D. in Electrical Engineering, Operations Research, Industrial Engineering, Applied Mathematics, Control Systems, or a related field, awarded within the last three years
Demonstrated expertise in mathematical optimization techniques
Strong programming proficiency, with a willingness to code extensively in Julia
Applicants must provide a link to their GitHub profile or another public code repository for review

Preferred

Domain knowledge in power system operations, economics, and planning problems
Experience with control theory concepts (e.g., Model Predictive Control, Dynamic Programming) and their application to energy systems applications
Hands-on experience with JuMP.jl or similar algebraic modeling languages (e.g., Pyomo, GAMS, AMPL)
Familiarity with high-performance computing (HPC) environments
Excellent communication skills and the ability to work effectively in a collaborative research environment

Benefits

Medical, dental, and vision insurance
Short-term disability insurance
Pension benefits
403(b) Employee Savings Plan with employer match
Life and accidental death and dismemberment (AD&D) insurance
Personal time off (PTO) and sick leave
Paid holidays

Company

National Laboratory of the Rockies

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The U.S. Department of Energy's primary national laboratory for energy systems research and development.
dateFounded in 1977
location
Golden, Colorado, USA
people-size1001-5000 employees
web-link
http://www.nrel.gov

Funding

Current Stage
Late Stage
Total Funding
$166.09M
Key Investors
US Department of EnergyARPA-E
2024-09-04Grant
2023-09-21Grant· $1M
2023-05-22Grant· $150M

Leadership Team

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Clay Sumner
Deputy Chief Financial Officer
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Jennifer L.
Chief Financial Officer
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