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University of Denver

Job Description


Apply now Job no:495988
Work type:Postdoc / Research / Fellow
Location:Denver, CO
Categories:Postdoc / Fellow, Research


Department Summary

The Electrical and Computer Engineering department at the Daniel Felix Ritchie School of Engineering and Computer Science (ECS) at the University of Denver is seeking highly motivated individuals for two postdoctoral research fellow positions. These are short-term non-benefitted positions, ending by June 1, 2023.

Position Summary

The selected postdoctoral research fellow will assist in an ongoing collaboration with the project's industry partners while promoting associated research and education activities. The essential responsibilities are as follows:

  • Support the technical activities associated with the project, including problem modeling, formulation, coding, and simulations.
  • Attend weekly meetings and provide frequent updates to the team.
  • Visit industry partner facilities for on-site deployment, testing of the developed models and codes, and code integration.
  • Actively work with the team to progress the identified goals and meet project goals and milestones.   

This is an hourly, non-benefited position not to exceed 1,000 hours in a calendar year. 

Topics of Interest

Interested applicants will be working on integrated microgrids. Integrated microgrids have shown promise in enhancing grid resilience through self-organization and dynamic reconfiguration. The selected postdoctoral research fellow will support ongoing efforts in addressing the energy resiliency requirements for all phases of outage management when using integrated microgrids, including before, during, and after the disruption.

Required Qualifications

  • Ph.D. in a relevant STEM field
  • Strong methodological training and a record of successful publication in the field
  • Commitment to working with academe and industry
  • Knowledge of optimization methods and mixed-integer programming
  • Proficiency in GAMS (general algebraic modeling system)
  • Solid understanding of Microgrids and Advanced Distribution Networks

Application Deadline

This position will remain open until filled.

Special Instructions

Candidates must apply online through www.du.edu/jobs  to be considered. Only applications submitted online will be accepted. 

Hourly Range

The hourly range for this position is $31.00-$34.00.

The University of Denver has provided a compensation range that represents its good faith estimate of what the University may pay for the position at the time of posting. The University may ultimately pay more or less than the posted compensation range. The salary offered to the selected candidate will be determined based on factors such as the qualifications of the selected candidate, departmental budget availability, internal salary equity considerations, and available market information, but not based on a candidate’s sex or any other protected status.

Benefits

The University of Denver  offers some benefits for non-benefited employees. The University of Denver is a private institution that empowers students who want to make a difference. Learn more about the University of Denver .

Please include the following documents with your application:

  • Curriculum Vitae
  • Cover Letter including a brief statement of research interests and experience.
  • The University of Denver is an equal opportunity employer. The University of Denver prohibits discrimination on the basis of race, color, national origin, age (40 years and over in the employment context), religion, disability, sexual orientation, gender identity, gender expression, genetic information, marital status, veterans status, and any other class of individuals protected from discrimination under federal, state, or local law, regulation, or ordinance in any of the university’s educational programs and activities, and in the employment (including application for employment) and admissions (including application for admission) context, as required by Title IX of the Education Amendments of 1972; Title III of the Americans with Disabilities Act of 1990, as amended in 2008; Section 504 of the Rehabilitation Act of 1973; Title VI and VII of the Civil Rights Act of 1964; the Age Discrimination Act of 1975; the Age Discrimination in Employment Act of 1967; and any other federal, state, and local laws, regulations, or ordinances that prohibit discrimination, harassment, and/or retaliation. For the university’s complete Non-Discrimination Statement, please see https://www.du.edu/equalopportunity/non-discrimination-statement .

    All offers of employment are based upon satisfactory completion of a criminal history background check.


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