Jobs
>
Lemont

    Postdoctoral Appointee – Machine Learning for Power System - Lemont, United States - Argonne

    Argonne
    Argonne Lemont, United States

    2 weeks ago

    Default job background
    Description

    The Advanced Grid Modeling group at Argonne National Laboratory's Center for Energy, Environmental, and Economic Systems Analysis is looking for a dedicated Postdoctoral Researcher. This role is ideal for someone passionate about advancing the integration of distributed energy resources (DER) and renewable energy into the power grid. The selected candidate will be involved in applying state of the art machine learning and deep learning algorithms to develop cybersecurity, optimization, and control solutions for transmission and distribution system operators.

    Job duties but not limited to:

    • Develop ETL pipelines to ingest multi-modal time series data for ML model training.
    • Develop ML models using CNN, LSTM, and Transformer architectures for applications like anomaly detection, time series forecasting, and surrogate models.
    • Design and implement game theory and reinforcement learning-based solutions for power grid control problems or cybersecurity applications.
    • Conduct research and development in federated learning applications for distributed grid management and control.
    • Perform exploratory data analysis and generate analytics from power grid measurements.
    • Collaborate with multidisciplinary teams to develop innovative solutions and technologies for complex challenges in energy systems and power grid domains.
    • Present research findings through seminars, journal articles, technical reports, and at conferences and workshops.
    • Contribute to open-source software development initiatives for Department of Energy projects.

    Position Requirements

    • Ph.D. in Computer Science, Electrical Engineering, Operations Research, or a related field.
    • Solid foundation in mathematics/statistics with experience in cyber-physical systems modeling and analysis.
    • Proficiency in Python.
    • Proficiency in scripting using at least one ML framework (Keras, TensorFlow, or PyTorch).
    • Ability to work both independently and collaboratively in a team environment.
    • Demonstrated experience in interdisciplinary research.
    • Proven problem-solving and analytical skills.
    • Strong communication skills, both oral and written.
    • Record of publications in high-impact journals and experience in proposal development.
    • Alignment with Argonne's Core Values: Impact, Safety, Respect, Integrity, and Teamwork.

    Preferred Qualifications:

    • Working knowledge of electric power transmission and distribution systems, DER operations, and grid modeling and simulation.
    • Experience in developing ML solutions using reinforcement learning and/or Transformer architecture.
    • Familiarity with AutoML, federated learning, and game theoretic modeling.
    • Familiarity with power system analysis software such as MATPOWER, PSS/E, OpenDSS or similar.

    Job Family

    Postdoctoral Family

    Job Profile

    Postdoctoral Appointee

    Worker Type

    Long-Term (Fixed Term)

    Time Type

    Full time

    As an equal employment opportunity and affirmative action employer, and in accordance with our core values of impact, safety, respect, integrity and teamwork, Argonne National Laboratory is committed to a diverse and inclusive workplace that fosters collaborative scientific discovery and innovation. In support of this commitment, Argonne encourages minorities, women, veterans and individuals with disabilities to apply for employment. Argonne considers all qualified applicants for employment without regard to age, ancestry, citizenship status, color, disability, gender, gender identity, gender expression, genetic information, marital status, national origin, pregnancy, race, religion, sexual orientation, veteran status or any other characteristic protected by law.

    Argonne employees, and certain guest researchers and contractors, are subject to particular restrictions related to participation in Foreign Government Sponsored or Affiliated Activities, as defined and detailed in United States Department of Energy Order 486.1A. You will be asked to disclose any such participation in the application phase for review by Argonne's Legal Department.

    All Argonne offers of employment are contingent upon a background check that includes an assessment of criminal conviction history conducted on an individualized and case-by-case basis. Please be advised that Argonne positions require upon hire (or may require in the future) for the individual be to obtain a government access authorization that involves additional background check requirements. Failure to obtain or maintain such government access authorization could result in the withdrawal of a job offer or future termination of employment.


    View or Apply

    To help us track our recruitment effort, please indicate in your email – cover/motivation letter where ) you saw this job posting.


  • Buckeye Power Sales

    Power Systems Academy

    8 hours ago


    Buckeye Power Sales Romeoville, United States

    Job Description · Job DescriptionDescription:Buckeye Power Sales has been providing on site power solutions for businesses, contractors, engineers, municipalities and homeowners since 1947, which makes us the oldest Kohler generator distributor in the country. We are also a distr ...

  • Buckeye Power Sales

    Power Systems Academy

    2 weeks ago


    Buckeye Power Sales Romeoville, United States

    :Buckeye Power Sales has been providing on site power solutions for businesses, contractors, engineers, municipalities and homeowners since 1947, which makes us the oldest Kohler generator distributor in the country. We are also a distributor of Siemens Energy engines and generat ...


  • Buckeye Power Sales Romeoville, United States

    Job Description · Job DescriptionDescription:Buckeye Power Sales has been providing on site power solutions for businesses, contractors, engineers, municipalities and homeowners since 1947, which makes us the oldest Kohler generator distributor in the country. We are also a distr ...


  • Buckeye Power Sales Romeoville, United States

    Job DescriptionJob DescriptionDescription: · Buckeye Power Sales has been providing on site power solutions for businesses, contractors, engineers, municipalities and homeowners since 1947, which makes us the oldest Kohler generator distributor in the country. We are also a dist ...


  • Buckeye Power Sales Romeoville, United States

    Job Type · Full-time · Description · Buckeye Power Sales has been providing on site power solutions for businesses, contractors, engineers, municipalities and homeowners since 1947, which makes us the oldest Kohler generator distributor in the country. We are also a distributor ...

  • Buckeye Power Sales

    Power Systems Academy

    6 hours ago


    Buckeye Power Sales Romeoville, United States

    : Buckeye Power Sales has been providing on site power solutions for businesses, contractors, engineers, municipalities and homeowners since 1947, which makes us the oldest Kohler generator distributor in the country. We are also a distributor of Siemens Energy engines and genera ...


  • Buckeye Power Sales Romeoville, United States

    :Buckeye Power Sales has been providing on site power solutions for businesses, contractors, engineers, municipalities and homeowners since 1947, which makes us the oldest Kohler generator distributor in the country. We are also a distributor of Siemens Energy engines and generat ...


  • Nexus Engineering Group Inc Oak Brook, United States

    *This position is available on-site or hybrid. · Job Summary: · The Electrical Engineer - Power Systems performs electrical power systems studies and analysis for industrialand utility clients. Utilizing industry standard analysis software (ETAP, SKM, etc.), the successfulcandida ...

  • Donatech Corporation

    Power System Engineer

    2 weeks ago


    Donatech Corporation East Aurora, United States

    Work for a Fortune 500 Aero-Defense Company as a Power System Engineer. Need to be able to speak in depth regarding voltage levels do you commonly work with and PCB design experience. · Overview: · Reporting to the WNY Defense Electrical Engineering Manager, you will perform the ...


  • DNV Oak Brook, United States Full time

    Do you believe in a vision of a carbon-free power grid? · DNV Energy Systems' group has an exciting opportunity for a Power System Study Engineer , in its Renewables & Power Grids service area. Our team provides creative, cost effective and practical solutions to stakeholders in ...


  • Workday Des Plaines, United States

    Are you looking to accelerate your professional development and advance your career? · We invite you to explore joining Leidos. · The National Airspace Systems Integration Support (NISC) program at Leidos is seeking a recent college graduate with a degree in Electrical Engineer ...


  • Lanco Group of Companies Hazel Crest, United States

    Material Handling - We bring the muscle. The most complete lifting company in the world, Lanco represents four iconic, world-class heavy equipment manufacturers, mobile crane dealerships across US and Canada, the largest parts and service network in Engineering Manager, Systems, ...


  • DNV Germany Holding GmbH Chicago, United States

    AboutEnergy Systems · We help customers navigate the complex transition to a decarbonized and more sustainable energy future. We do this by assuring that energy systems work safely and effectively, using solutions that are increasingly digital. We also help industries and govern ...


  • Mi-Jack Products Hazel Crest, United States

    Material Handling We bring the muscle. The most complete lifting company in the world, Lanco represents four iconic, world-class heavy equipment manufacturers, mobile crane dealerships across US and Canada, the largest parts and service network in North America, and factory-autho ...


  • RWE Renewables America, LLC Chicago, United States

    RWE Clean Energy, LLC , Austin, Chicago, Valhalla, San Diego · Functional area: · Engineering · Remuneration: · Exempt · The Grid Testing team offers NERC Model Verification testing to provide RWE Compliance with a convenient and cost-effective solution for implementing the NER ...


  • Lanco Hazel Crest, United States

    Material Handling - We bring the muscle.The most complete lifting company in the world, Lanco represents four iconic, world-class heavy equipment manufacturers, mobile crane dealerships across US and Canada, the largest parts and service network in North America, and factory-auth ...


  • Argonne National Laboratory Lemont, United States

    Under general supervision of the High Voltage Supervisor, Argonne is searching for a Utilities High Voltage Specialist to maintain, support, and assist in the day to day operation and maintenance of the Argonne National Laboratory electrical transmission and distribution system. ...


  • Hashmap Lemont, United States

    **Req ID**:276621 · We are currently seeking a Audio-Visual(A/V) Technician to join our team in Lemont, Illinois (US-IL), United States (US). · **Job Responsibilities Include** · NTT DATA is providing Managed Services support in the areas of audio-visual management for our client ...

  • G&W Electric Co

    Material Handler Ii

    5 days ago


    G&W Electric Co Bolingbrook, United States

    **Innovating since 1905, G&W Electric has grown into a global leader in engineered electrical power grid solutions. Working with us means joining a worldwide team of passionate manufacturing professionals striving to continually improve the technologies the world depends on to de ...

  • G&W Electric Co

    Material Handler Ii

    2 days ago


    G&W Electric Co Bolingbrook, United States

    **Innovating since 1905, G&W Electric has grown into a global leader in engineered electrical power grid solutions. Working with us means joining a worldwide team of passionate manufacturing professionals striving to continually improve the technologies the world depends on to de ...