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Postdoctoral Research Associate - Electric Power System

Brookhaven National Laboratory

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Hours
Full time
Where
Upton, NY
Posted
Aug 28

The Interdisciplinary Science (IS) Department at Brookhaven National Laboratory (BNL) is seeking a Postdoctoral Research Associate. The appointment will be for a one-year appointment with an opportunity for a one-year renewal to perform research in the area of electric power grids.

Essential Duties and Responsibilities:

Position Requirements:

Required Knowledge, Skills, and Abilities:

What you'd do

  • Perform cyber-physical system modeling and simulation for the power grid.
  • Perform research on power system dynamics and control under high inverter-based resources (IBRs).
  • Develop and apply artificial intelligence (AI)/machine learning (ML) techniques for power system planning, operation, control, and cybersecurity.
  • A Ph.D. in Electrical Engineering, Math, or other related fields with a broad knowledge of electric power systems.
  • Experience with cyber-power system modeling, simulation, dynamics, and Python and/or MATLAB programming.
  • A strong background in AI/ML applications in the power grid.
  • Good written and oral communication skills, be willing to take direction, and be able to work with others as part of a project team.

About Brookhaven National Laboratory

Brookhaven National Laboratory (www.bnl.gov) delivers discovery science and transformative technology to power and secure the nation’s future. Brookhaven Lab is a multidisciplinary laboratory with seven Nobel Prize-winning discoveries, 37 R&D 100 Awards, and more than 70 years of pioneering research. The Lab is primarily supported by the U.S. Department of Energy’s (DOE) Office of Science. Brookhaven Science Associates (BSA) operates and manages the Laboratory for DOE.

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2026-08-28