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Energy Systems Data Science Postdoctoral Researcher in Power Systems, Machine Learning, and Reliability Analysis Idaho National Laboratory in United States
Degree Level
Postdoc
Field of study
Computer Science
Funding
The position pays $105,144 annually. Postdoctoral benefits include access to self-contributed 401(k) participation, medical, dental and vision coverage, flexible spending accounts, paid personal leave, a comprehensive relocation package, and employee education assistance where eligible. Benefit eligibility depends on employment status and position classification.
Deadline
Nov 21, 2026
Country
United States
University
Pacific Northwest National Laboratory
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Idaho National Laboratory is recruiting a Postdoctoral Researcher for the Energy and Water Systems Analysis group in Idaho Falls. The position focuses on applying energy systems data science to hydropower, marine energy, and related power-system assets.
The researcher will use machine learning, data analytics, mathematical optimization, reliability analysis, and quantitative risk assessment to address engineering and energy-sector challenges. Potential projects include reliability assessment of marine energy technologies; machine-learning prediction of dynamic loading on infrastructure exposed to icing; electricity-price databases and forecasting integrated with optimization-based valuation tools; and data-driven analysis supporting hydropower commercialization, fish passage, non-powered dams, and hybridization of hydropower plants with energy storage or other complementary technologies.
The role is embedded in an interdisciplinary applied research environment involving project managers, principal investigators, energy-industry stakeholders, and research sponsors. The researcher will contribute to software and data tools for decision-making, scientific manuscripts, research proposals, conference presentations, and sponsor meetings. The group operates from INL’s Idaho Falls facility on a 9x80 schedule.
The position suits researchers interested in power systems, hydropower, marine energy, reliability engineering, risk analysis, optimization, machine learning, and techno-economic assessment of clean-energy infrastructure.
Funding details
The position pays $105,144 annually. Postdoctoral benefits include access to self-contributed 401(k) participation, medical, dental and vision coverage, flexible spending accounts, paid personal leave, a comprehensive relocation package, and employee education assistance where eligible. Benefit eligibility depends on employment status and position classification.
What's required
Applicants must hold a PhD in electrical engineering, power and energy systems, industrial or systems engineering, mechanical engineering, data science, operations research, computer science, or another relevant discipline. PhD requirements must be completed by the appointment start date and within the previous five years. Candidates must demonstrate strong oral and published written communication skills in English, proficiency in Python, experience applying data analytics and machine learning to engineering or energy systems problems, and experience with reliability analysis, risk assessment, or mathematical optimization. Preferred experience includes quantitative reliability and risk methods, optimization using tools such as Pyomo or Gurobi, techno-economic analysis of energy projects, and work involving hydropower, non-powered dams, fish passage, marine energy, offshore wind, or related energy-water issues.
How to apply
Apply through the INL careers portal using the Apply Now option. Submit a resume and answer all questions on the subsequent application screens; incomplete applications may be deemed ineligible.
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