Postdoctoral Researcher: Power System Operation and Optimization

NREL • Golden, Colorado • Posted June 10, 2026

About the Role

Description

The Grid Automation and Controls Group of the Power Systems and Engineering Center (PSEC) at the National Laboratory of the Rockies (NLR) is looking for an exceptional Ph.D. graduate to support research in power grid operation and optimization.

We are looking for a power system researcher who has solid background on power system modeling, operation, and optimization. Ideal candidate is expected to have strong experience in understanding power system operations and energy management topics, and developing optimization models and/or data-driven controls that are related to at least one of the following topics:

  • Developing energy management strategies related to ADMS, DERMS, microgrid controls, home energy management system
  • Developing optimization schemes or data-driven controls for grid reliability and resilience
  • Developing grid automation and control schemes

    • Ideal candidate is also expected to have a proven record of...