Post Doc Res Assoc

The Postdoctoral Research Associate will conduct applied and fundamental research in energy systems engineering, with an emphasis on industrial energy systems, energy management, techno-economic analysis, modeling, simulation, optimization, and advanced control. The position will play a key role in a major collaborative research effort focused on improving the energy and economic performance of advanced manufacturing operations. Primary responsibilities will include developing and implementing a comprehensive industrial energy management program; characterizing and benchmarking facility energy and resource use; developing models, performance metrics, and strategies for continuous energy improvement; and conducting comprehensive techno-economic analyses of manufacturing processes, equipment, facilities, and scale-up pathways.

The successful candidate will also contribute broadly to the research activities of the Energy Systems Research Group. Depending on the candidate's background and research interests, projects may include industrial decarbonization and smart manufacturing; hydrogen production and utilization; energy storage; renewable, nuclear, and hybrid energy systems; buildings and district energy systems; grid-interactive energy systems and demand response; process and energy system modeling; optimization and model predictive control; and applications of artificial intelligence and machine learning to energy systems.

The position will involve developing computational models and simulation tools, analyzing experimental and operational data, formulating and solving optimization problems, evaluating technical and economic performance, and translating research results into practical engineering recommendations. The Postdoctoral Research Associate will be expected to lead and contribute to peer-reviewed publications and technical reports, present research findings, assist with research proposals and project deliverables, collaborate with university and industry partners, and help identify and develop new research directions.

Additional responsibilities include mentoring and supervising graduate and undergraduate researchers, coordinating student research activities, supporting the development of research software and experimental or computational capabilities, and contributing to the overall intellectual and technical leadership of the research group. The position is intended for an individual who can work independently while collaborating effectively across multidisciplinary academic and industrial research teams.