Posted in Other 30+ days ago.
Type: Full Time
Job Information
Job Title: Postdoctoral Research Associate
Org: Power and Energy Systems
Contact: Thomas.Steele@inl.gov Work Location: Idaho Falls, ID (Town, Work Schedule - 9X80s)
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Mission/Vision Statement
Empowering the Nation's Energy Future
Mission: Discover, demonstrate and secure innovative nuclear energy solutions, other clean energy options and critical infrastructure.
Vision: INL will change the world's energy future and secure our critical infrastructure.
Equal Employment Opportunity
Idaho National Laboratory (INL) is an Equal Employment Opportunity (EEO) employer. It is the policy of INL to provide equal employment opportunities to all qualified applicants without regard to race, color, religion, sex, sexual orientation, gender identity, national origin, age, protected veteran or disabled status, or genetic information.
Women and People of Color are strongly encouraged to apply.
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Responsibilities
The Power and Energy Systems Department within the Energy and Environment Science & Technology (EES&T) Directorate at Idaho National Laboratory is seeking a Postdoctoral Researcher with experience in power systems engineering. Candidates for this position should have expertise in at least one of the following focus areas: (1) distribution systems, including distributed energy resources (DERs) modeling and control or distribution system management solutions to enable higher DER penetration, (2) microgrids, including design, control, or energy management system development, (3) transmission or bulk power system, including modeling of bulk power system generation technologies or expertise in transmission system stability, reliability, and resilience, (4) power electronics system design and power conversion systems, (5) dynamic and transient energy systems modeling. Responsibilities include, but are not limited to, ideation, planning, coordination, and implementation of power systems projects. Experience with power system testing using digital real-time simulation environments and using power and/or controller hardware-in-the-loop is a plus.
The candidate should have prior experience working both individually and in teams in a fast-paced, high-tempo research environment. Demonstrated ability to lead the design and implementation of research projects is required. Excellent written and verbal communications skills are also required.
Knowledge of one or multiple programing languages and software used for power and energy systems modeling and simulation are a plus. Examples include: RSCAD, PSCAD, Python, Matlab and Simulink, OpenDSS, CYME, PSS/E, PSLF.
EES&T's role and mission is to develop and advance clean, smart, and secure energy systems essential to national security, economic prosperity, and environmental sustainability. It embodies science and engineering functions that contribute enabling technologies for today's national energy portfolio. It also augments the country's technical ability to collaborate on and overcome critical energy and water challenges that already impact tomorrow's energy choices. This position supports and integrates actions, activities, projects, & initiatives of the EES&T Directorate's Integrated Mission Plan and other INL research, development, demonstration, and deployment (RDD&D) efforts.
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The candidate should have a PhD Degree in Electrical Engineering, Power Systems Engineering, or related field. Ph.D. requirements must be complete by commencement of appointment and within the previous five years.
Demonstrated technical understanding, research collaborations, and professional recognition through a developing publication record in one or more of the following technical research related areas: distribution systems, transmission systems, microgrid design, power electronics, dynamic and transient energy systems, modeling and simulation of complex systems, advanced controls, and analysis involving interaction of multiple physical systems.
The candidate should also have demonstrated proposal writing and research project execution experience.
The ability to obtain and maintain a security clearance is highly desired.
Selective Service Requirements
To be eligible for employment at INL males born after December 31, 1959 must have registered with the Selective Service System (SSS). This includes U.S. born and naturalized citizens, parolees, undocumented immigrants, legal permanent residents, asylum seekers, refugees, and all males with visas of any kind which expired more than 30 days ago. The few individuals who are exempt from this requirement are those on current non-immigrant visas. For more information see www.sss.gov.
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Employee Job Functions
Employee Job Functions are physical actions and/or working conditions associated with the position. These functions may also constitute essential functions for the job position which the employee must be able to fulfill, with or without accommodation. Information provided below is to help describe the job so that the applicant has a reasonable understanding of the job duties/expectations. An applicant's ability to perform and/or tolerate these actions and conditions will be discussed and workplace accommodations may be made on a case-by-case basis following an individualized assessment of the applicant and other considerations, including but not limited to any governing safety standards.
Special Senses:
Work Conditions: 8 Hrs/day.
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Environmental, Safety and Health Statement
Must be familiar with, and comply with all relevant health and safety requirements. Must be knowledgeable of emergency action policies and procedures, methods for reporting/resolving work practices or conditions to available cognizant professionals.
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Other Information
When applying to positions please provide a resume and answer all questions on the following screens. Applicants, who fail to provide a resume or answer the questions, may be deemed ineligible for consideration.
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INL Overview
INL is a science-based, applied engineering national laboratory dedicated to supporting the U.S. Department of Energy's mission in nuclear energy research, science, and national defense. With more than 4,300 scientists, researchers and support staff, the laboratory works with national and international governments, universities and industry partners to discover new science and develop technologies that underpin the nation's nuclear and renewable energy, national security and environmental missions.
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The Idaho Falls Area
Idaho Falls is conveniently situated near many national treasures such as Yellowstone National Park, Teton National Park, Jackson, WY, etc. For more information about the area, please visit www.visitidahofalls.com and www.visitidaho.org.
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