Postdoctoral Fellow, Center Energy and Environmental Systems Analysis, Cockrell School of E

Postdoctoral Fellow, Center for Energy and Environmental Systems Analysis, Cockrell School of Engineering

Hiring Department: Center for Energy and Environmental Systems Analysis

Position Duration: Expected to Continue Until April 15, 2027

Location: PICKLE RESEARCH CAMPUS

Weekly Scheduled

Hours:

40

FLSA Status: Exempt

Earliest

Start Date:

Immediately

• Model Development – develop a physics‑informed model of the natural gas pipeline system and electric power generation units in the US to probe interdependencies of the gas system and the electric system.
• Case Studies and Application Areas – use the model to answer questions related to low‑emissions gas certification, risk assessments in the electric system, and repurposing pipelines for lower carbon solutions including CO2 transport.
• Writing and Documentation – lead peer‑reviewed manuscripts, white papers, and project reports summarizing research findings.
• Other duties as assigned.

• Ph.D. in Energy System Engineering, Chemical Engineering, Atmospheric Sciences or a closely related field received within the last three years.
• Demonstrated research experience in energy system modeling, greenhouse gas emission inventories, or engineering‑based risk assessment models.

• Experience communicating technical information to varied audiences in industry, government, and non‑profit organizations.
• Mentoring graduate and undergraduate students in research.
• Strong track record of peer‑reviewed publications and conference presentations.
• Strong programming skills in Python.
• Ability to work collaboratively with other research staff and post‑doctoral scholars.

Salary Range: $63,573 + depending on qualifications.

Working Conditions:

• Repetitive use of keyboard at workstation
• Repetitive use of standard office equipment
• Limited travel (2-3 trips per year to conferences and other meetings)

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