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Los Alamos National Laboratory · 4 hours ago

Power System Optimization and Control - Postdoctoral Research Associate

positionLos Alamos, NM
timeFull-time
remoteOnsite
senioritySenior Level

Los Alamos National Laboratory (LANL) is a multidisciplinary research institution engaged in strategic science on behalf of national security. The role involves conducting research in optimization and control of critical infrastructures, particularly in electric power transmission, distribution, and microgrids, while collaborating with various experts in the field.

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Responsibilities

Conduct research in an area relevant to projects under the U.S. Department of Energy's Office of Electricity Microgrid R&D program, e.g., projects related to phase unbalanced microgrid modeling, control and optimization of transmission and distribution networks under uncertainty, design of resilient networks, and/or analysis of interdependent networks

Qualification

Power systems engineeringMathematical optimizationElectric power modelingProgramming in PythonCollaborative software developmentControl theoryInterdisciplinary collaborationCommunication skills

Required

Publication record in power systems/power engineering
Experience in electric power transmission, distribution, and/or microgrid modeling
Experience formulating and solving mathematical optimization problems
Programming experience in Julia, Python, or MATLAB
Demonstrate ability to work effectively in a collaborative and multi-disciplinary scientific environment
Demonstrate excellent oral and written skills
A Ph.D. in electrical engineering or a related field within the past 5 years is required

Preferred

Experience with collaborative software development and related tools (e.g., git)
Experience in modeling power system control systems, esp. related to microgrids
Background in disciplines such as optimization and control theory
Ability to obtain a DOE Q and SCI security clearances, which generally requires U.S. citizenship

Benefits

PPO or High Deductible medical insurance with the same large nationwide network
Dental and vision insurance
Free basic life and disability insurance
Paid childbirth and parental leave
Award-winning 401(k) (6% matching plus 3.5% annually)
Learning opportunities and tuition assistance
Flexible schedules and time off (PTO and holidays)
Onsite gyms and wellness programs
Extensive relocation packages (outside a 50 mile radius)

Company

Los Alamos National Laboratory

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Los Alamos National Laboratory, a multidisciplinary research institution engaged in strategic science on behalf of national security, is
dateFounded in 1943
location
Los Alamos, New Mexico, USA
people-size10001+ employees
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http://www.lanl.gov

Funding

Current Stage
Late Stage
Total Funding
unknown
Key Investors
US Department of EnergyU.S. Department of Homeland Security
2023-08-16Grant
2023-05-19Grant
2023-01-17Grant

Leadership Team

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Alex Delaney
R&D Engineer, Detonation Science and Technology
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