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POST DOCTORATE FELLOW

Job ID36540-2512
CompanyMcMaster University
LocationHamilton
ProvinceON
Date Posted2021-02-15
Job TypeFull-time
Job CategoryEducation
Description

Description

Design and conduct research while receiving advanced training from a designated Principal Investigator to enhance professional skills and research independence needed for pursuit of a research career. Develops and evaluates numerical models. Designs and evaluates experiments. Develops new ideas that promote current research. Prepares and publishes scientific manuscripts under the direction of the Principal Investigator. May be responsible for operation of specific equipment. May teach techniques to others, train, and supervise research staff. The initial appointment is for one year, renewal expected if progress is satisfactory and funds are available.
 

Minimum Qualifications

A doctoral degree (Ph.D.) in an appropriate field (e.g. engineering, physics, mathematics, etc.). Experience with experimental design and numerical modelling in control and operation of thermal and electrical system processes. Experience connecting local PLC device controllers to supervisory control and optimization systems, such as Energy Management Systems. Familiarity with coding and APIs (Python, Matlab, Labview) to couple local controllers with simulation and optimization software (Multi-Agent Based Control, GAMS, VOLTTRON) that automate process flow using predictions (Building Energy Modeling Software). Familiarity with data analytics, machine learning and Equation Based Modeling systems (i.e. Modelica, AMESim, Simscape). Excellent scientific writing ability and strong oral communication skills. The ability to work effectively and collegially with colleagues. Additional qualifications as specified by the Principal Investigator. 

 

Additional Details

The Integrated Community Energy and Harvesting Systems Lab seeks a postdoctoral fellow with world-class expertise in the area of Distributed Energy Resources (DER) integration, building and community level thermo-fluid and electrical system design and control optimization. The applicant will join a large multi-disciplinary research team that uses a systems-level approach to integrate thermal and electrical energy generation, storage, distribution and consumption at the community level that significantly reduces greenhouse gas (GHG) emissions.  This will entail numerical model development and validation of a variety of DER approaches, and the amalgamation of individual modelling components into a holistic software package capable of optimizing and simulating both thermal and electrical microgrid system performance, while considering GHG emissions and economics.



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