Postdoctoral Research Associate - Electric Power System

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: 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. Position Requirements: Required Knowledge, Skills, and Abilities: 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. Preferred Knowledge, Skills, and Abilities: Experience with cybersecurity of energy systems and commonly used tools such as OPAL-RT/RTDS, PSS/E, PSCAD, EXata. Knowledge of cybersecurity of industrial control systems and/or quantum computing. Additional Information: Candidates must have received a Ph.D. by the commencement of employment. BNL policy requires that after obtaining a PhD, eligible candidates for research associate appointments may not exceed a combined total of 5 years of relevant work experience as a post-doc and/or in an R&D position, excluding time associated with family planning, military service, illness or other life-changing events. Brookhaven Laboratory is committed to providing fair, equitable and competitive compensation. The full salary range for this position is $70,200 - $85,000. Salary offers will be commensurate with the final candidate’s qualification, education and experience and considered with the internal peer group. Brookhaven National Laboratory and the Energy and Photon Sciences Directorate are committed to your success. We offer a supportive work environment and the resources necessary for you to succeed. Brookhaven National Laboratory is committed to employee success and we believe that a comprehensive employee benefits program is an important and meaningful part of the compensation employees receive. Review more information at BNL | Benefits Program Brookhaven National Laboratory requires all non-badged personnel including visitors to produce a REAL-ID or REAL-ID compliant documentation to access Brookhaven National Laboratory – view more information at  www.bnl.gov/real-id .  This is due to nationwide identification requirements for federal site access as required by the federal  REAL ID Act .   Those not in possession of a REAL ID-compliant document will not be permitted…