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Position Summary:
Virginia Tech Advanced Research Institute ( ARI ) and the Bradley Department of Electrical and Computer Engineering invite applications for a postdoctoral associate. A postdoctoral associate position carries the expectation of a maximum of 4 years post degree. The applicant will mainly work on proposal writing, conducting research and assisting faculty and graduate students with research in the areas of electric power, alternate energy, smart grid and blockchain applications focused on electrical energy domains. The successful candidate will support the director of ARI and help coordinate related research efforts at partner institutions, as well as supporting program development and identification of new research funding opportunities.

Required Qualifications:
The candidate must have an earned Ph.D. in electrical engineering or computer science with specialization in one or more areas listed in the following:
- Modeling, simulation, validation and verification of power systems
- Distributed generation and micro-grid
- Distributed simulation of electrical networks on power systems
- Cyber-physical systems focused on energy domains
- Blockchain applications in electric energy transactions
Also required are a good understanding of the technical issues associated with interconnecting intermittent renewable energy sources and ability to develop sponsored research proposals. The successful candidate must also be willing to take ownership of a project, and possess strong English language, and good analytical and communications skills.

Preferred Qualifications:
Preferred qualifications include prior proven successful research experience and functional knowledge of toolboxes used in electric power system research.



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