Jip Kim

Postdoctoral Researcher opening at KENTECH AGM Center (Advanced Grid Modeling Center) in South Korea. The center works on advanced grid modeling for Korea’s energy transition, with a strong focus on power system planning, operations, and analysis using big data, advanced mathematical theory, and high-performance computing. The advertised research theme is AI for GridOpt , including: • Development of AI-based power system reduction models that preserve the characteristics of Korea’s actual grid while reducing complexity. • AI-based generator operation planning and system optimization, including unit commitment (UC) , optimal power flow (OPF) , and economic dispatch (ED) . • Methods such as PINN-based models, warm-starting, decomposition, and acceleration for solving optimization problems. The role is especially relevant for candidates interested in Electrical Engineering , Computer Science , Mathematics , Statistics , and Industrial Engineering , particularly those with backgrounds in artificial intelligence , machine learning , operations research , and large-scale optimization. The post says applicants do not need to be power system majors, and welcomes researchers from AI/ML, OR, applied statistics, energy economics, and other computation-heavy fields. Eligibility requires a PhD or expected PhD completion, strong research achievements, and collaborative capability. Preferred experience includes large-scale optimization, machine learning, or power system research. Funding is a paid postdoctoral position with an annual salary of around 100 million KRW , negotiable depending on experience and qualifications. The center also offers access to real Korean grid data and collaboration opportunities with KPX, KEPCO, and other industry/academic/research partners. How to apply: send your CV and a free-form application describing your research interests and motivation by email to [email protected] . The post indicates applications are accepted until the position is filled.