Postdoctoral Fellow in Power Systems Engineering

Harvard University, United States

Updated: about 21 hours ago
Location: Cambridge, MASSACHUSETTS
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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 xie@seas.harvard.edu.
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 acharles@seas.harvard.edu
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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