Post-Doctoral Fellow, Engineering Department

Job Description Summary

The Engineering Department at Wake Forest University is inviting applications for a postdoctoral research fellowship. The appointed candidate will collaborate closely with Dr. Hussein Abdeltawab to develop innovative solutions in forecasting and control systems pertaining to energy storage and renewable energy sources. We particularly welcome applicants possessing a strong foundation in power systems, power electronics, deep learning, optimization, and control systems applications. The successful candidate will participate in preparing presentations and scholarly articles for publication in high-tier journals. Additionally, the candidate will assist in mentoring research assistants and supporting the preparation of technical proposals. This position is available on a one-year contractual basis, with the possibility of extension.

Essential Functions:

• Technical algorithms utilizing advanced deep learning techniques for different power and energy applications.
• Writes project reports, journal articles, conference papers, and presentations.
• Build experimental test systems and simulators to collect data to validate modeling and analysis work.
• Support in technical proposal preparation for developing new projects.
• Contributes to the training of undergraduate and graduate research students.