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 Universitys 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 worlds 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:

Please apply via Academic Jobs Online

Qualified candidates should submit a short cover letter curriculum vitae contact information for three references at least one recent scientific article that you have contributed to and a statement supporting diverse communities (this can be a stand-alone document (preferred) or the information can be embedded in other parts of the application materials) outlining how through research teaching service mentoring extension and/or outreach the candidate has and will contribute to support Cornells historical mission of any person any study via the website.

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

CALS hiring rate for this title is $61008.

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University Job Title:

Post Dr Assoc

Job Family:

Post Doc Other

Level:

No Grade - Annual

Pay Rate Type:

Salary

Pay Range:

$61008.00 - $87000.00

Remote Option Availability:

Onsite

Company:

Contract College

Contact Name:

Joan Olson

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