• Postdoctoral Fellow in Power Systems Engineering

    Harvard University (Cambridge, MA)


    Details

     

    Title Postdoctoral Fellow in Power Systems Engineering

     

    School Harvard John A. Paulson School of Engineering and Applied Sciences

     

    Department/Area Electrical Engineering

    Position Description

    The John A. Paulson School of Engineering and Applied Sciences at Harvard University invites applications for a postdoctoral position in power systems engineering, beginning in September 2025, or soon thereafter. The position is for one year initially and may be renewed for up to two additional years, contingent upon funding and mutual agreement. The candidate will work closely with Professor Le Xie as he sets up his new lab at Harvard.

     

    For further information, please contact [email protected].

    Basic Qualifications

    PhD in electrical and computer engineering, mechanical engineering, materials science,

     

    engineering, physics, or similar fields by the expected start date.

    Additional Qualifications

    Applicant should ideally have some experience in electric power systems, artificial

    intelligence, and optimization. We particularly encourage applicants with expertise in

     

    power systems, economics, or artificial intelligence. A successful candidate is driven and

     

    independent, as the lab will be brand new, and the candidate will be responsible for

     

    helping the PI to start new projects and help mentor new graduate and undergraduate

     

    students.

     

    Special Instructions

     

    Deadline for application: 05/30/2025

    List of application requirements:

    CV

    Cover letter summarizing their past work, why they want to join the lab, their goals

     

    for the postdoc, and their longer-term career goals.

    Contact Information

    Anana Charles

     

    Contact Email [email protected]

     

    Equal Opportunity Employer

     

    Harvard is an equal opportunity employer and all qualified applicants will receive consideration for employment without regard to race, color, sex, gender identity, sexual orientation, religion, creed, national origin, ancestry, age, protected veteran status, disability, genetic information, military service, pregnancy and pregnancy-related conditions, or other protected status.

     

    Minimum Number of References Required 2

     

    Maximum Number of References Allowed 4

     

    Keywords

     

    electrical engineering, power systems, artificial intelligence, economics, physics, optimization

     

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