Postdoctoral Fellowship in Power Systems Dynamics and Control
Department of Electrical and Computer Engineering, University of Toronto
A postdoctoral fellowship is available at the University of Toronto in the area of power system dynamics, control, and optimization for bulk grids with inverter-based resources. Topics of specific focus will include grid performance under extreme climate-changed related contingencies, and the dynamic restoration of inverter-based grids. The position is under the supervision of Prof. Simpson-Porco, and will involve extensive collaboration with a power utility partner. Responsibilities will include: principled development of analysis methodologies, extensive validation of approaches on realistic power system models, writing of progress reports and research publications, development of software packages, interfacing with utility partners, and the mentorship of junior team members.
Qualifications: The ideal team member will be a self-motivated learner, with strong mathematical and analytical skills, and experience with large-scale power system simulation. Applicants must hold a Ph.D. degree in power system optimization, dynamics, control, or a closely related topic (e.g., operations research, industrial engineering), have a strong track-record of academic publication in high-quality venues, and have exceptional written and verbal communication skills.
Starting Date and Term: The position is available immediately. Applications will be accepted until the position is filled. The position is for a 1-year term, with renewal for a second 1-year term subject to satisfactory performance and availability of funding.
How to Apply: E-mail your academic CV, a cover letter, two references we can contact, and two representative academic publications to jwsimpson@ece.utoronto.ca.
About U of T: Founded in 1827, University of Toronto is Canada’s largest university, hosting over 15,000 faculty, 700 undergraduate programs, and 95,000 students across three campuses. Consistently ranked among the top 10 public universities worldwide, U of T has remarkable strength across all academic domains. A research-intensive institute, The U of T currently holds a top 5 ranking in the world for research citations, and is the top-ranked Canadian university in fostering research-based start-up companies. At 95 faculty members, the Department of Electrical and Computer Engineering (ECE) is the largest in Canada, and aims to educate and nurture new generations of electrical and computer engineering talent for Canada and the world to advance society through discovery, leadership and innovation.
Prof. Simpson-Porco's Webpage: https://www.control.utoronto.ca/~jwsimpson/
