What are the responsibilities and job description for the Postdoctoral Researcher - Grid Systems Engineer position at The National Renewable Energy Laboratory (NREL)?
Posting Title
Postdoctoral Researcher - Grid Systems Engineer
Location
CO - Golden
Position Type
Postdoc (Fixed Term)
Hours Per Week
Working at NREL
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Job Description
NREL is looking for a postdoctoral researcher the Thermal Energy Systems group within our to join the Energy Conversion & Storage Systems Center (ECaSS) . Our research staff contribute to an exciting portfolio of renewable thermal technologies and energy research & analysis. Renewable thermal energy technologies include geothermal, solar thermal, thermal energy storage and relevant hybrid energy systems. However, the focus of this position is grid modeling, by evaluating impact of integrating renewable thermal systems.
We are researchers, engineers, modelers, thought leaders, system thinkers, and life-long learners. Our staff engage in different research projects and find ways to contribute uniquely based on our interests and skillsets. This role will focus on planning timescale analysis related to resource adequacy, resilience, and capacity expansion.
Come join a team whose mission is to innovate, inform, and create value for energy systems transitions, including renewable energy, distribution systems, transmission systems, energy storage, markets and economics and much more!
Research and analysis topics relevant for this position :
- Evaluation of grid flexibility and integration studies
- Analysis of the interaction between electric power system thermal energy systems including geothermal, solar thermal, thermal energy storage and hybrid thermal energy systems,
- Exploration of impact of evolving system conditions and policy on resource adequacy and resilience including during extreme events.
- Tool and model development to integrate characteristics new technologies and systems
We partner with DOE, other federal agencies, states, utilities, ISO / RTOs, communities, and technology developers on grid planning and analysis. Our work informs policymakers and utilities by developing and analyzing future grid scenarios that answer big questions about how the electric power system is transforming, in conjunction of evolution of renewal thermal technologies.
Job responsibilities may include :
The expected start date for this position will be in January or February 2025 and is therefore not open to individuals who are graduating after this time..
Basic Qualifications
Must be a recent PhD graduate within the last three years.
Additional Required Qualifications
Preferred Qualifications
Job Application Submission Window
The anticipated closing window for application submission is up to 30 days and may be extended as needed.
Annual Salary Range (based on full-time 40 hours per week)
Job Profile : Postdoctoral Researcher / Annual Salary Range : $74,900 - $123,600
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Benefits Summary
Benefits include medical, dental, and vision insurance; short-term disability insurance
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Salary : $74,900 - $123,600
