Postdoctoral Research Associate - Electric Power System

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The Interdisciplinary Science (IS) Department
, in collaboration with others, is performing research in the areas of renewable integration and grid modernization. The goal of our research is to contribute to the development of next-generation technologies and tools that could facilitate the integration of renewable generation and other distributed energy resources into the power grid. The successful candidates will support projects on the planning, operation, and control of future power grids accounting for renewables and electrification to achieve clean energy goals using state-of-the-art technologies.

The IS Department at Brookhaven National Laboratory (BNL) is seeking a Postdoctoral Research Associate for a one-year appointment
, with an opportunity for a one-year renewal, to perform research in the area of electric power grids.

• Perform cyber‑physical system modeling and simulation for the power grid.
• Perform research on power system dynamics and control under high inverter‑based resources (IBRs).
• Develop and apply artificial intelligence (AI)/machine learning (ML) techniques for power system planning, operation, control, and cybersecurity.

• A Ph.D. with a broad knowledge of electric power systems.
• A strong background in artificial intelligence (AI)/machine learning (ML) applications in the power grid.
• Experience with power system modeling, simulation, dynamics and/or optimization, phasor and electromagnetic transient (EMT)‑based modeling, and Python and/or Matlab programming.
• Good written and oral communication skills, be willing to take direction, and be able to work with others as part of a project team.

• Experience with commonly used tools such as OPAL‑RT/RTDS, PSS/E, PSCAD, EXata.
• Knowledge of cybersecurity of industrial control systems and/or quantum computing.

Candidates must have received a Ph.D. by the commencement of employment.

BNL policy requires that after obtaining a Ph.D., eligible candidates for research associate appointments may not exceed a combined total of 5 years of relevant work experience as a post‑doc and/or in an R&D position, excluding time associated with family planning, military service, illness or other life‑changing events.

Brookhaven Laboratory is committed to providing fair, equitable and competitive compensation. The full salary range for this position is $70,200 - $85,000. Salary offers will be commensurate with the final candidate's qualification, education and experience and considered with the internal peer group.

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