Postdoctoral Associate, Advanced Research Institute

Job Description

Virginia Tech Advanced Research Institute (ARI) and the Bradley Department of Electrical and Computer Engineering invite applications for a postdoctoral associate. A postdoctoral associate position carries the expectation of a maximum of 4 years post degree. The applicant will mainly work on proposal writing, conducting research and assisting faculty and graduate students with research in the areas of electric power, alternate energy, smart grid and artificial intelligence (AI) applications focused on electrical energy domains. The successful candidate will support the director of ARI and help coordinate related research efforts at partner institutions, as well as supporting program development and identification of new research funding opportunities.

Required Qualifications

The candidate must have an earned Ph.D. in electrical engineering or computer science with specialization in several of the areas listed in the following: |Modeling, simulation, validation and verification of power systems, |Distributed energy resources and micro-grid, |Artificial intelligence and machine learning applications, and |Cyber-physical systems focused on energy domains. |Also required are a good understanding of the technical issues associated with interconnecting intermittent renewable energy sources and ability to develop sponsored research proposals. The successful candidate must also be willing to take ownership of a project, and good analytical and communications skills.

Preferred Qualifications

Preferred qualifications include prior proven successful research experience and functional knowledge of toolboxes used in electric power system research.

Appointment Type

Restricted

Salary Information

$60,000 - $65,000

Review Date

01/25/2021

Additional Information

PhD must be awarded no more than four years prior to the effective date of appointment with a minimum of one year eligibility remaining.

The successful Candidate will be required to have a criminal conviction check.

About Virginia Tech

Dedicated to its motto, Ut Prosim (That I May Serve), Virginia Tech pushes the boundaries of knowledge by taking a hands-on, transdisciplinary approach to preparing scholars to be leaders and problem-solvers. A comprehensive land-grant institution that enhances the quality of life in Virginia and throughout the world, Virginia Tech is an inclusive community dedicated to knowledge, discovery, and creativity. The university offers more than 280 majors to a diverse enrollment of more than 36,000 undergraduate, graduate, and professional students in eight undergraduate colleges , a school of medicine , a veterinary medicine college, Graduate School , and Honors College . The university has a significant presence across Virginia, including the Innovation Campus in Northern Virginia; the Health Sciences and Technology Campus in Roanoke; sites in Newport News and Richmond; and numerous Extension offices and research centers . A leading global research institution, Virginia Tech conducts more than $500 million in research annually.

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Advertised: December 22, 2020
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