Postdoctoral Researcher – Power Systems Modeling and Analysis

This is a fully remote position, open to applicants in Colorado.

📋 Description

• Conduct investigations into the future landscape of the U.S. power system.

• Assist in the design of models and the development of code for long-term energy systems planning and analysis.

• Emphasize energy demand forecasting, end-use sector load profiles, equipment stock turnover, and modeling of end-use technology adoption.

• Contribute to innovative approaches for capacity expansion modeling.

• Explore power system planning and operational rules, trends, and challenges.

• Implement quality control techniques.

• Research, obtain, organize, and analyze extensive datasets.

• Create adaptable data architectures for infrastructure systems.

• Collaborate with analysts from other modeling teams to connect model inputs and outputs.

• Run scenarios and evaluate results for reporting purposes.

• Convey findings to both internal and external stakeholders.

• Author and publish analyses in peer-reviewed journals and technical documentation.

• Assist in the development of proposals for new projects.

⛳️ Requirements

• Recent PhD graduate within the past three years.

• Must fulfill educational qualifications prior to the start date of employment.

• Proficiency in Python programming.

• Understanding of U.S. energy systems.

• Expertise in applied statistical and quantitative methodologies.

• Prior experience in energy and electricity modeling and data analysis.

• Capability to work autonomously and as part of a collaborative team.

• Proven experience in presenting research outcomes to both technical and non-technical audiences.

• Outstanding writing abilities.

• Documented record of publications in technical or peer-reviewed literature.

• Eligibility to obtain and maintain a federal Personal Identity Verification (PIV) card.

• Must pass a thorough background investigation.

• Must clear a pre-employment drug screening.

• Authorized access to the facility under DOE regulations and guidelines is required.

• Must obtain work authorization and access to DOE facilities.

• Required to disclose and possibly disengage from involvement in prohibited Foreign Government Talent Recruitment Programs.

🏝️ Benefits

• Medical, dental, and vision insurance.

• Short-term disability insurance.

• Pension benefits.

• 403(b) Employee Savings Plan with employer matching.

• Life insurance and accidental death and dismemberment (AD&D) coverage.

• Personal time off (PTO) and sick leave.

• Paid holidays.

• Eligibility for performance-, merit-, and achievement-based awards that include monetary components.

• Potential reimbursement for relocation expenses for certain positions.

• Extensive professional development opportunities.

• Competitive benefits package.