Post Doctoral Fellow in Power Systems

Post Doctoral Fellow in Power Systems / Energy Systems Requisition #: A-178047-11 Status: Full Time Type: Post Doctoral Fellowship School: Whiting School of Engineering Department/Program: Ralph O’Connor Sustainable Energy Institute (ROSEI) Salary: Minimum of $62,232.00 Location City: Baltimore Location State: MD Location Zip Code: 21287 Closing Date: Open until filled To apply: General Description   The Ralph O'Connor Sustainable Energy Institute (ROSEI) is looking to hire a post doctoral fellow to support an externally funded research project focused on transmission expansion planning and the integration of large emerging loads. The postdoc will collaborate with federal agencies, PJM, state energy offices, utilities, and other stakeholders to develop analytical frameworks, production cost modeling tools, scenario-based evaluations, and documented recommendations. The position requires the ability to perform rigorous quantitative analyses while effectively engaging a broad range of technical and policy stakeholders. Qualifications   : Electrical Engineering (Power Systems, Energy Systems, or Optimization focus), Operations Research / Industrial Engineering, Applied Mathematics, Economics/Energy Economics, or Public Policy with strong quantitative modeling of energy : Power system planning or operations modeling Production cost modeling (PCM) Transmission expansion planning and techno-economic analysis Optimization methods for energy systems Model development (, GitHub maintenance/support) Strong communication skills in English (written, verbal, and presentation) are required. We prefer candidates with publications in a diverse set of journals. Cross-disciplinary publication is a strength. Application Instructions Applications review will begin on December 15, 2025 and candidates who submit their materials by that date will receive our fullest consideration. However, applications may continue to be reviewed until the position is filled. Interested candidates should submit the following materials through the Interfolio system at ://:    A cover letter (2-page maximum) that discusses their track record working on topics specifically related to the topics described above in bullet form: , transmission expansion planning and TEA, optimization methods for energy systems A list of the names, and contact information, of three individuals who may be contacted for letters of recommendation. A current Curriculum Vitae In case of any quesitons please reach out to Yury Dvorkin at ydvorki1@    To apply for this position, visit: Salary Range The referenced salary range represents the minimum and maximum salaries for this position and is based on Johns Hopkins University's good faith belief at the time of posting. Not all candidates will be eligible for the upper end of the salary range. The actual compensation offered to the selected candidate may vary and will ultimately depend on multiple factors, which may include the successful candidate's geographic location, skills, work experience, internal equity, market conditions, education/training and other factors, as reasonably determined by the University. Total Rewards Johns Hopkins offers a total rewards package that supports our employees' health, life, career and retirement. More information can be found here: . 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