Postdoc Research Associate

Position Title:
Postdoc Research Associate

Appointment Type:
Post Doc/Trainee

Job Description:
Summary of Duties and Responsibilities:

The Department of Electrical and Computer Engineering at Iowa State University is seeking a postdoc research associate to be actively involved in projects on optimization, data analytics, and control in power distribution systems. The selected candidate will work very closely with partners from utility companies and national labs, and use real utility data and models to address practical problems.

Applicants are expected to be strongly motivated researchers that have an outstanding academic track record, well developed analytical and problem-solving skills, and good communication skills.

Required Minimum Qualifications:

Doctoral degree in Electrical Engineering or related field

Preferred Qualifications:

• Demonstrated experience and achievements in power distribution systems, optimization, data analytics or control.

• Record of contribution to challenging research projects requiring creativity and initiative.

• Contribution to the preparation of papers and talks for prestigious journals and international conferences.

Unit Website:

https://wzy.ece.iastate.edu/

Proposed Start Date:
October 1, 2024

Proposed End Date or Length of Term:
September 30, 2025

Number of Months Employed Per Year:
12 Month Work Period

Time Type:
Full time

Application Instructions:

To apply for this position, please click on “Apply” and complete the Employment Application. Please be prepared to enter or attach the following:
1) Resume/Curriculum Vitae
2) Letter of Application/Cover Letter
If you have questions regarding this application process, please email [email protected] or call 515-294-4800 or Toll Free: 1-877-477-7485.
Why Choose ISU?
Iowa State Postdocs enjoy comprehensive health and work-life benefits, including medical and dental; as well as:
• Retirement benefits including defined benefit and defined contribution plans
• Generous vacation, holiday, and sick time and leave plans
• Onsite childcare (Ames, Iowa)
• Flexible Spending Accounts
• Various voluntary benefits and discounts
• Employee Assistance Program
• Wellbeing Program

Original Posting Date:
April 15, 2024

Posting Close Date:
April 22, 2024

Job Requisition Number:
R14475