Grid Systems Architecture and Modelling Research Associate

Requisition Id 14534 

 

Purpose:

The Grid Systems Architecture (GSA) Group at the Oak Ridge National Laboratory (ORNL) is actively seeking applicants for a Grid Systems Architecture and Modelling Research Associate full-time staff position to conduct research on futuristic power electronic systems and other assets integration for the grid. You should be capable of developing innovative solutions for futuristic power electronic converters and controls. You are expected to have a good understanding of the requirements of power electronic systems from components to systems, and embedded controllers. Experience in evaluating converter topologies, developing control algorithms, and writing controller code is expected.
 

Major Duties / Responsibilities:

• Conduct R&D projects and help the expansion of R&D to take advantage of our multidisciplinary capabilities, multimodal strengths, and unique tools and capabilities.
• Develop controllers on DSP/Microcontroller platforms.
• Network and develop collaborative R&D with other groups and divisions internally and with DOE, industry, and utilities.
• Model Power electronics systems + distribution grid
• Prepare and present research results to sponsors, peer reviewers, industry partners and others and at technical meetings such as IEEE sponsored conferences.
   

Basic Qualifications:

• A M.S. in electrical engineering with a focus on power electronics applications with two years of relevant experience.
• Experience related to designing and controlling power electronic systems.
• Well versed in power converter topologies, and associated controls
• Experience with power electronic modeling and simulation platforms including MATLAB/Simulink.
• Good knowledge base on the requirements and trends in futuristic power electronic converters and other assets, as their components development.
• Experience with Control Hardware in the Loop/Real -time simulation platforms
• Experience in coding platforms such as C, and C++.
• Hands on laboratory experience performing testing and analysis is required.
• Good oral and written communication skills to make presentations to sponsors and others and to prepare reports, proposals, and publications/journal articles.
• A publication history in prestigious international conferences and journals.
• Demonstrated publication record of scientific results in peer-reviewed journals or presentations at national meetings are expected.
• A strong commitment to scientific integrity is an important requirement.

 

Some travel will be required for this positon.

 

About ORNL 

As a U.S. Department of Energy (DOE) Office of Science national laboratory, ORNL has an impressive 80-year legacy of addressing the nation’s most pressing challenges. Our team is made up of over 7,000 dedicated and innovative individuals! Our goal is to create an environment where a variety of perspectives and backgrounds are valued, ensuring ORNL is known as a top choice for employment. These principles are essential for supporting our broader mission to drive scientific breakthroughs and translate them into solutions for energy, environmental, and security challenges facing the nation. 

 

ORNL offers competitive pay and benefits programs to attract and retain individuals who demonstrate exceptional work behaviors. The laboratory provides a range of employee benefits, including medical and retirement plans and flexible work hours, to support the well-being of you and your family. Employee amenities such as on-site fitness, banking, and cafeteria facilities are also available for added convenience.