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Postdoctoral Research Associate - Electric Power System

Brookhaven National Laboratory
Brookhaven National Laboratory Salary
Upton, NY Full Time
POSTED ON 4/14/2026
AVAILABLE BEFORE 6/14/2026

The Interdisciplinary Science (IS) Department at Brookhaven National Laboratory (BNL) is seeking a Postdoctoral Research Associate. The appointment will be for a one-year appointment with an opportunity for a one-year renewal to perform research in the area of electric power grids.

Essential Duties and Responsibilities:

  • Perform cyber-physical system modeling and simulation for the power grid.
  • Perform research on power system dynamics and control under high inverter-based resources (IBRs).
  • Develop and apply artificial intelligence (AI)/machine learning (ML) techniques for power system planning, operation, control, and cybersecurity.

Position Requirements:

Required Knowledge, Skills, and Abilities:

  • A Ph.D. in Electrical Engineering, Math, or other related fields with a broad knowledge of electric power systems.
  • Experience with cyber-power system modeling, simulation, dynamics, and Python and/or MATLAB programming.
  • A strong background in AI/ML applications in the power grid.
  • Good written and oral communication skills, be willing to take direction, and be able to work with others as part of a project team.

Preferred Knowledge, Skills, and Abilities:

  • Experience with cybersecurity of energy systems and commonly used tools such as OPAL-RT/RTDS, PSS/E, PSCAD, EXata.
  • Knowledge of cybersecurity of industrial control systems and/or quantum computing.

Additional Information:

  • Candidates must have received a Ph.D. by the commencement of employment.
  • BNL policy requires that after obtaining a PhD, eligible candidates for research associate appointments may not exceed a combined total of 5 years of relevant work experience as a post-doc and/or in an R&D position, excluding time associated with family planning, military service, illness or other life-changing events.
  • Brookhaven Laboratory is committed to providing fair, equitable and competitive compensation. The full salary range for this position is $70,200 - $85,000. Salary offers will be commensurate with the final candidate's qualification, education and experience and considered with the internal peer group.
  • Brookhaven National Laboratory and the Energy and Photon Sciences Directorate are committed to your success. We offer a supportive work environment and the resources necessary for you to succeed.

Brookhaven National Laboratory is committed to employee success and we believe that a comprehensive employee benefits program is an important and meaningful part of the compensation employees receive. Review more information at BNL | Benefits Program

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About Us

Brookhaven National Laboratory (www.bnl.gov) delivers discovery science and transformative technology to power and secure the nation's future. Brookhaven Lab is a multidisciplinary laboratory with seven Nobel Prize-winning discoveries, 37 R&D 100 Awards, and more than 70 years of pioneering research. The Lab is primarily supported by the U.S. Department of Energy's (DOE) Office of Science. Brookhaven Science Associates (BSA) operates and manages the Laboratory for DOE. BSA is a partnership between Battelle and The Research Foundation for the State University of New York on behalf of Stony Brook University. BSA salutes our veterans and active military members with careers that leverage the skills and unique experience they gained while serving our country, learn more at BNL | Opportunities for Veterans at Brookhaven National Laboratory.

Equal Opportunity/Affirmative Action Employer

Guided by our core values of integrity, responsibility, innovation, respect, and teamwork, Brookhaven Science Associates is an Equal Employment Opportunity Employer-Vets/Disabled. We are committed to fostering a respectful and collaborative environment that fuels scientific discovery. We consider all qualified applicants without regard to any characteristic protected by law. All qualified individuals are encouraged to apply. We ensure that individuals with disabilities are provided reasonable accommodation to participate in the job application or interview process, to perform essential job functions, and to receive other benefits and privileges of employment. Please contact us to request accommodation. *VEVRAA Federal Contractor

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