Postdoc Opportunities in Renewable Energy Systems

The Clean Energy Institute in the Henry Samueli School of Engineering at the University of California, Irvine is anticipating openings for postdoctoral scholars working across the energy research spectrum. The advertised research spans both basic science and applied engineering, including areas such as electrochemistry and combustion kinetics as well as fuel cells, gas turbines, and smart grids. This makes the opening suitable for researchers interested in clean energy technologies, energy conve...

Uppsala University is recruiting a postdoctoral researcher in digital twins for resilient microgrids at the Division of Electricity, Department of Electrical Engineering, in Uppsala, Sweden. The 24-month, full-time position contributes to a collaboration with KTH – the Royal Institute of Technology and the City of Uppsala focused on strengthening energy security in a new urban district. The project will develop a digital twin of a solar-based local microgrid and its digital infrastructure. Resea...

The University of Exeter is recruiting a full-time Postdoctoral Research Associate to join a National Grid-funded project developing AI-enabled grid planning automation tools. The role is based in Exeter, United Kingdom, within the Faculty of Environment, Science and Economy. The project focuses on power networks and energy systems, with particular emphasis on advanced artificial intelligence and machine learning, including large language models (LLMs) and agentic AI. The successful researcher w...

The National Laboratory of the Rockies (NLR) is seeking a full-time Postdoctoral Researcher in Mathematical Optimization for Energy Systems in Golden, Colorado. The position is based in the Advanced Computing Solutions Group within the NLR Computational Science Center. The researcher will develop and apply mathematical optimization methods to the design and control of energy systems. Research may combine linear, nonlinear, integer, and stochastic optimization with artificial intelligence techniq...

The National Laboratory of the Rockies (NLR) is seeking a Postdoctoral Researcher for a one-year project, with the possibility of extension for up to three years, at its Flatirons Campus in Boulder, Colorado, United States. The research focuses on the acoustics and aeroacoustics of industrial equipment in the energy sector , including cooling systems, fuel cells, and distributed wind turbines. The postdoctoral researcher will combine experimental and numerical methods to support the development ...

Karlsruhe Institute of Technology (KIT) in Germany is seeking motivated PhD and postdoctoral researchers to join the SYDSEN (Systems, Data, Simulation & Energy Research Group) under the supervision of Professor Sanja Lazarova-Molnar. The research focuses on data-driven modeling, simulation, expert knowledge, and Digital Twins to support better decision-making in complex systems. Potential application areas include smart manufacturing, energy systems, reliability, and other cyber-physical systems...

The Building Informatics and Operations Research (BIOR) Lab at the National University of Singapore is recruiting two Postdoctoral Research Fellows in flexible and resilient energy systems. The fellows will work with Assistant Professor Maomao Hu in the Department of the Built Environment, College of Design and Engineering, at the Kent Ridge Campus in Singapore. The research focuses on modeling, aggregating, and controlling distributed energy resources (DERs) to improve energy flexibility and gr...

Lawrence Berkeley National Laboratory is advertising 2–3 postdoctoral scholar openings in Energy Technologies Area for research on thermal energy systems , with emphasis on HVAC equipment , central heating and cooling plants , and data center cooling systems . The role is centered on modeling, design, optimization, and control of thermal energy systems. The posting highlights candidates with strong training in thermal-fluid systems and experience in modeling , experimental research , and field d...

TU Delft is offering a postdoc position in the AmmoniaDrive project on ammonia-fuelled SOFC-ICE power, propulsion and energy system ship integration . The work is based at the Delft University of Technology in the Netherlands and focuses on how ammonia can be converted into useful mechanical or electric power on board ships without sacrificing range, speed, or safety. The project addresses major challenges in marine engineering , mechanical engineering , and zero-emission shipping . The selected...