Postdoctoral Research Associate – Power Systems Optimization and Control

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Position Title: Postdoctoral Research Associate – Power Systems Optimization and Control Appointment Type: Post Doc/Trainee Job 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 problem‑solving skills, and the ability to contribute to complex research projects requiring creativity, initiative, and independent thinking - Strong English communication skills, with the ability...