Postdoctoral Researcher – Power Systems Modeling and Analysis
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Postdoctoral researcher developing power-system models for the National Laboratory of the Rockies. Forecasting demand, analyzing grid scenarios, and informing secure, affordable U.S. energy planning.
Responsibilities:
- Conduct research on the future of the U.S. power system
- Support model design and code development for long-term energy systems planning and analysis
- Focus on energy demand forecasting, end-use-sector load profiles, equipment stock turnover, and end-use technology adoption modeling
- Contribute to advanced methods for capacity expansion modeling
- Research power system planning and operation rules, trends, and issues
- Execute quality control methods
- Research, acquire, organize, and analyze large datasets
- Develop flexible data architectures for infrastructure systems
- Collaborate with analysts on other modeling teams to relate model inputs and outputs
- Execute scenarios and analyze and interpret results for reporting
- Communicate results internally and externally
- Write and publish analyses in peer-reviewed journals and technical reports
- Assist in developing proposals for new work
Requirements:
- Recent PhD graduate within the last three years
- Must meet educational requirements before employment start date
- Proficiency using Python
- Knowledge of U.S. energy systems
- Proficiency in applied statistical and quantitative methods
- Previous experience with energy and electricity modeling and data
- Ability to work independently and as part of a team
- Demonstrated experience presenting research findings to technical and non-technical audiences
- Exceptional writing skills
- Demonstrated record of publication in technical or peer-reviewed literature
- Must be able to obtain and maintain a federal Personal Identity Verification (PIV) card
- Must pass a favorable background investigation
- Must pass a pre-employment drug test
- Must be authorized to access the facility under DOE rules and guidance
- Must be able to obtain work authorization and DOE facility access
- Must disclose and potentially disengage from prohibited Foreign Government Talent Recruitment Program participation
Benefits:
- Medical, dental, and vision insurance
- Short-term disability insurance
- Pension benefits
- 403(b) Employee Savings Plan with employer match
- Life and accidental death and dismemberment (AD&D) insurance
- Personal time off (PTO) and sick leave
- Paid holidays
- Eligibility for performance-, merit-, and achievement-based awards with a monetary component
- Relocation expense reimbursement may be available for some positions
- Robust professional development opportunities
- Competitive benefits package
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