University of Houston · 18 hours ago
Post Doc Fellow – Power System Optimization
Houston, TX
Full-time
Onsite
New Grad, Entry LevelThe University of Houston is seeking a Post Doc Fellow in Power System Optimization. The role involves conducting independent and collaborative research in optimization methods for power system operations and planning, including developing optimization models and conducting computational experiments.
E-LearningEducationUniversities
Responsibilities
Receives/Reviews progress and evaluates results of experiments or projects under control or supervisory responsibility
Recommends changes in research, testing or experimental procedures
May be responsible for a single highly technical and complex piece of research equipment
May review and evaluate the effectiveness of personnel
May plan for and assign personnel to projects under control
Operates with latitude for unreviewed action
May receive general supervision conferring with higher levels only in unusual situations
Performs other job-related duties as required
Qualification
Required
Possesses, understands, and applies a comprehensive knowledge in area of specialization
Develops understanding and skills to allow for completion of assignments that cross fields of specialization
Develops leadership and management skills
Receives/Reviews progress and evaluates results of experiments or projects under control or supervisory responsibility
Recommends changes in research, testing or experimental procedures
May be responsible for a single highly technical and complex piece of research equipment
May review and evaluate the effectiveness of personnel
May plan for and assign personnel to projects under control
Operates with latitude for unreviewed action
May receive general supervision conferring with higher levels only in unusual situations
Performs other job-related duties as required
Conduct independent and collaborative research in optimization methods for power system operations and planning
Develop and analyze optimization models for power system operations and electricity markets
Conduct research in nonlinear, convex, and mixed-integer nonlinear optimization
Design and implement advanced computational and algorithmic solutions
Perform computational experiments and benchmarking studies
Prepare manuscripts for submission to peer-reviewed journals and conferences
Collaborate with faculty members, graduate students, and external research partners
Contribute to research proposals and support interdisciplinary research activities within the department
Requires singular knowledge of a specialized advanced professional discipline or the highest level of general business knowledge, normally acquired through attainment of a directly job-related terminal degree or equivalent formal training in a recognized field of specialization that is directly related to the type of work being performed
No Experience Is Required
All positions at the University of Houston-System are security sensitive and will require a criminal history check
Company
University of Houston
The doctoral degree-granting and largest university of the University of Houston system.
Founded in 1927
5001-10000 employees
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Funding
Current Stage
Late StageTotal Funding
$9.3MKey Investors
National Institute for Innovation in Manufacturing BiopharmaceuticalsUS Department of EnergyCancer Prevention and Research Institute of Texas
2024-04-09Grant
2023-10-05Grant· $2M
2018-09-19Grant· $4M
Leadership Team
Arthur Conklin
Professor Emeritus
Brené Brown
Huffington Endowed Chair + Research Professor
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