Wake Forest University · 16 hours ago
Post-Doctoral Fellow, Engineering Department
Winston Salem, NC
Full-time
Onsite
New Grad, Entry LevelWake Forest University is inviting applications for a postdoctoral research fellowship in the Engineering Department. The appointed candidate will collaborate with Dr. Hussein Abdeltawab to develop innovative solutions in forecasting and control systems related to energy storage and renewable energy sources, while also mentoring research assistants and preparing technical proposals.
EducationHigher EducationUniversities
No H1B
Responsibilities
Technical algorithms utilizing advanced deep learning techniques for different power and energy applications
Writes project reports, journal articles, conference papers, and presentations
Build experimental test systems and simulators to collect data to validate modeling and analysis work
Support in technical proposal preparation for developing new projects
Contributes to the training of undergraduate and graduate research students
Qualification
Required
PhD or All but Dissertation (ABD) in Electrical and Computer Engineering or other related engineering disciplines
Strong publication record in the area of machine learning and deep reinforcement learning, with applications related to power systems
Demonstrated skill in developing code for machine learning tools using MATLAB, Python (TensorFlow, Porch), or similar tools
Demonstrated skill in building a simulation environment using MATLAB (MAT power), Python (Panda Power), or similar tools
Profound knowledge in power systems modeling, machine learning algorithms, control systems applications, and optimization
Proven track record of publications in Q1 journals
Outstanding skills in interpersonal communication and effective time management
Capability to work independently or in a cooperative team setting
Preferred
Experience with physically informed machine learning (PNNLs) algorithms, auto-encoders, graphical neural networks (GNNs), and similar architectures
Proficiency with building Agentic AI, LLMs, and transformer algorithms
Experience in building hardware-in-the-loop systems, microgrids, or EV simulators
Company
Wake Forest University
Wake Forest University is a private, independent, nonprofit, non-sectarian, coeducational research university.
Founded in 1834
1001-5000 employees
Funding
Current Stage
Late StageTotal Funding
$63.9MKey Investors
Lilly EndowmentAmeriCorps Public AlliesNational Institutes of Health
2025-07-10Grant· $30M
2024-10-10Grant· $0.2M
2023-02-23Grant· $3M
Leadership Team
Dedee DeLongpre Johnston
VP, Sustainability (CSO) and Chief of Staff to the Executive Vice President/Chief Financial Officer
Jacqueline Travisano
Executive Vice President and Chief Financial Officer (CFO)
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