Position Title:
Postdoc - Electrical Engineering

Appointment Type:
Post Doc/Trainee

Job Description:
Summary of Duties and Responsibilities:

This project will develop novel solar+wind+battery based control and coordination tools to withstand severe electrical contingencies and maintain grid voltage stability. The project also explores the potential of increased revenue sources and reduced capital costs for utilities due to the proposed controls. Develop appropriate models for aggregated solar+wind+battery.  Develop Control Strategies to provide appropriate grid services. The framework also utilizes distribution system assets to provide grid services, enhancing grid performance during both normal and emergency operating conditions. The framework estimates distribution assets capability and optimally dispatches those assets to provide grid services (primary frequency, reactive power and voltage stability support) while reducing operational cost

Required Minimum Qualifications:

PhD or Doctoral degree 
 

PhD in Electrical Engineering

Proposed Start Date:
January 16, 2023

Proposed End Date or Length of Term:
February 1, 2024

Number of Months Employed Per Year:
12 Month Work Period

Time Type:
Full time

Application Instructions:

To apply for this position, please click on “Apply” and complete the Employment Application. Please be prepared to enter or attach the following:
1) Resume/Curriculum Vitae
2) Letter of Application/Cover Letter
3) Contact Information for Three References
If you have questions regarding this application process, please email employment@iastate.edu or call 515-294-4800 or Toll Free: 1-877-477-7485.
Why Choose ISU?
Iowa State University is committed to fostering a workplace of belonging, where diversity is celebrated and equity is a core value. Our Iowa State Postdocs enjoy comprehensive health and work life benefits, including medical and dental; as well as:
• Retirement benefits including defined benefit and defined contribution plans;
• Generous vacation, holiday, and sick time and leave plans;
• Onsite childcare (Ames, Iowa);
• Flexible Spending Accounts;
• Various voluntary benefits and discounts
• Employee Assistance Program;
• Wellbeing Program.

Original Posting Date:
January 3, 2023

Posting Close Date:
January 10, 2023

Job Requisition Number:
R10598