"Postdoctoral Associate - Biological and Environmental Engineering"

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: We believe that achieving next-generation scientific breakthroughs requires an understanding of the world's complex, interlocking systems. We believe that access to nutritious food and a healthy environment is a fundamental human right. We believe that 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.

Preferred 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:

Applications will be reviewed as received, continuing until a suitable applicant is identified.

CALS hiring rate for this title is $61,008.

Pay Range:

$61,008.00 - $87,000.00

Pay Ranges:

The hiring rate of pay for the successful candidate will be determined considering the following criteria:

• Prior relevant work or industry experience.
• Education level to the extent education is relevant to the position.
• Academic Discipline
• Unique applicable skills.