Postdoctoral Associate - Biological and Environmental Engineering in , us

Postdoctoral Associate

Biological and Environmental Engineering, Cornell University
The College of Agriculture and Life Sciences (CALS) is a pioneer of purpose-driven science and Cornell University's second largest college. We work across disciplines to tackle the challenges of our time through world-renowned research, education, and outreach. The questions we probe and the answers we seek focus on three overlapping concerns: understanding the world's complex, interlocking systems; access to nutritious food and a healthy environment as a fundamental human right; and ensuring a prosperous global future depends on the ability to support local people and communities everywhere. By working in and across multiple scientific areas, CALS can address challenges and opportunities of the greatest relevance, here in New York, across the nation, and around the world.
Starting Date: As soon as possible
Location: Ithaca, New York, USA
Position Function
The Anderson research group is seeking a Postdoctoral Associate to contribute independent and innovative research on the technical implications of decarbonization policy pathways for electric power systems. Desired experience includes optimization and simulation of electric power systems under uncertainty, programming in Python, Julia, and/or MATLAB, and excellent quantitative skills, including probability and data analysis.
Anticipated Division of Time
Research (80%)
Publication & Presentation (10%)
Project Management & Mentorship (10%)
Requirements
This position requires the following:
A PhD in engineering, operations research, or a related field.
A proven track record of independence and a strong enthusiasm for interdisciplinary research in energy systems
Excellent organizational, communication, time management skills, and demonstrated ability to work well as part of a team.
qualifications
Experience working with power system operational and/or planning models (capacity expansion, resource adequacy, operational reliability) is highly valued
Supervision Exercised
Provide oversight and mentorship to undergraduate and graduate students.
To apply:
Please apply via Academic Jobs Online https://academicjobsonline.org/ajo/jobs/29926
Qualified candidates should submit a short cover letter, curriculum vitae, contact information for three references, at least one recent scientific article that you have contributed to, and a statement supporting diverse communities (this can be a stand-alone document () or the information can be embedded in other parts of the application materials) outlining how, through research, teaching, service, mentoring, extension, and/or outreach, the candidate has and will contribute to support Cornell's historical mission of "any person … any study," via the website.
Applications will be reviewed as received, continuing until a suitable applicant is identified.
CALS hiring rate for this title is $61,008.