Postdoctoral Research Associate – Power Systems Optimization and Control
Job Summary
Position Title:
Postdoctoral Research Associate Power Systems Optimization and ControlAppointment Type:
Post Doc/TraineeJob Description:
Summary of Duties and Responsibilities:
The Department of Electrical and Computer Engineering at Iowa State University is offering one immediate postdoc research associate position. The selected candidate will be actively involved in projects on optimization data analytics and control in power distribution systems. The selected candidate will work very closely with partners from utility companies and national labs and use real utility data and models to address practical problems.
Required Minimum Qualifications (for temps/postdocs only delete for all other positions):
PhD in Electrical Engineering.
Preferred Qualifications:
- Demonstrated experience and documented research achievements in power distribution systems optimization data analytics and/or control systems
- Evidence of an outstanding academic track record with strong analytical and problemsolving skills and the ability to contribute to complex research projects requiring creativity initiative and independent thinking
- Strong English communication skills with the ability to contribute to the preparation of scientific manuscripts and technical presentations for peerreviewed journals and international conferences
Department/Program & College Description:
The Department of Electrical and Computer Engineering (ECpE) offersundergraduateandgraduatedegree programs that provide students with the knowledge and tools they need to succeed in the electrical engineering computer engineering software engineering and cyber security engineering fields. Students get to interact with our departments diverse student body and faculty and obtain practical experience to prepare them for exciting careers where they can make a difference in peoples lives.Researchin our department focuses on five high-impact interdisciplinary areas: bioengineering cyber infrastructure distributed sensing and decision making energy infrastructure and small-scale technologies.
Department Unit/Website (if applicable):
Department of Electrical and Computer Engineering College of Engineering Iowa State University
Application Instructions:
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Resume/Curriculum Vitae
Letter of Application/Cover Letter
Why Choose Iowa State University
Iowa State Employees 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)
- Life insurance and long-term disability
- Flexible Spending Accounts
- Various voluntary benefits and discounts
- Employee Assistance Program
- Wellbeing program
- Iowa State offers WorkFlex options for some positions. WorkFlex offers flexibility on when where and how you do your work. For more information please speak with the Hiring Manager.
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Proposed Start Date:
September 1 2026Number of Months Employed Per Year:
12 Month Work PeriodTime Type:
Full timePay Grade:
Post DocsOriginal Posting Date:
April 22 2026Posting Close Date:
April 29 2026Job Requisition Number:
R19050Iowa State University does not discriminate on the basis of race color age ethnicity religion national origin pregnancy sexual orientation genetic information sex marital status disability or status as a U.S. Veteran. Inquiries regarding non-discrimination policies may be directed to Office of Equal Opportunity 2680 Beardshear Hall 515 Morrill Road Ames Iowa 50011 Tel. email .
General ISU compensation information can be found on the University Human Resources website. Please note that this is only a list of ranges and individuals will be paid commensurate with qualifications.
Required Experience:
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