Postdoctoral Researcher - Controls, Emulation, and Scale-up for Clean Energy Transition

National Renewable Energy Laboratory

Mar 27

Applications are closed

Job
Full-time
Entry Level
Research & Development
$73.2K - $120.8K
Golden

Requirements

Must be a recent PhD graduate within the last three years.* Must meet educational requirements prior to employment start date.
Additional Required Qualifications:
PhD in Computer Science, Computer Engineering, Computational Science, Applied Mathematics, Electrical Engineering, Mechanical Engineering or related disciplines.
Knowledge of real time device emulation and power & controller hardware-in-the-loop techniques
Deep knowledge of computing or computational approaches for modeling, simulation, and/or control of instrumented systems
Strong social and communication skills and experience in working with multidisciplinary teams
Experience in working with multidisciplinary teams
Preferred Qualifications:
Demonstrated knowledge of control approaches such as adaptive dynamic programming, learning-based methods, distributed control, and optimization
Knowledge of Artificial Intelligence, machine learning, deep learning, active learning, transfer learning, etc.
Knowledge of statistical techniques including sampling strategies and the design of experiments
An interest in societal aspects of the use of AI for engineering solutions
Strong publication records in the areas of expertise

Responsibilities

Conducting research and development of control algorithms for interconnected, dynamic, and non-linear systems and transitioning them to robust scalable implementations for hybrid energy systems
Developing emulation techniques that can be vetted in experimental setups
Discovering and developing techniques to incorporate streaming data at the edge that are used to enhance solutions
Working with scientists across multiple domains to implement robust solutions
Maintain an active publishing profile in peer reviewed journals and top tier conferences

FAQs

What are the main responsibilities of this postdoctoral researcher position?

The main responsibilities include conducting research in controls, emulation, and scale-up of clean energy technologies, developing novel algorithms for energy challenges at large deployment scales, and working on modeling, simulation, emulation, control, and optimization approaches for energy generation and end use applications.

Who does the postdoctoral researcher collaborate with in this role?

The postdoctoral researcher will collaborate with the Hybrid Energy Systems team at NREL, as well as with industry partners, academic institutions, and the U.S. Department of Energy (DOE).

What is the focus area of research for this position?

The focus area of research is on developing new and novel clean energy technologies, as well as advancing the integration and demonstration of thermal, mechanical, wind, solar, battery, and other storage technologies for various end use applications.

Are there opportunities for hands-on experimentation in this role?

Yes, the postdoctoral researcher will have opportunities to work on real-time modeling and orchestration of edge devices at different scales, as well as develop and test new control algorithms for clean energy systems.

What are the qualifications required for this postdoctoral researcher position?

Applicants should have a Ph.D. in a related field, strong background in controls, emulation, and energy systems, experience in algorithm development, and the ability to work collaboratively with a diverse team of researchers and industry partners.

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The National Renewable Energy Laboratory (NREL), a Department of Energy national lab, is #TransformingEnergy as the nation's primary laboratory for renewable energy and energy efficiency research and development. NREL's Mission: NREL develops renewable energy and energy efficiency technologies and practices, advances related science and engineering, and transfers knowledge and innovations to address the nation's energy and environmental goals. NREL's Strategy: NREL has forged a focused strategic direction to increase its impact on the U.S. Department of Energy's (DOE) and our nation's energy goals by accelerating the research path from scientific innovations to market-viable alternative energy solutions.