Post-Doctoral Research Associate – Electric Power

University of Tennessee College of Arts & Sciences

Post-Doctoral Research Associate at UT Knoxville focusing on research in power systems integration and teaching. Responsible for curriculum development in electrical engineering.

Posted 6/16/2026full-timeKnoxville • Tennessee • 🇺🇸 United StatesJuniorMid-Level💰 $75,500 per yearWebsite

Tech Stack

Tools & technologies

Python

About the role

Key responsibilities & impact

Conduct and publish high-quality scholarly research
Teach undergraduate and/or graduate courses in electrical engineering
Contribute to the development of research proposals and the pursuit of external funding
Mentor undergraduate and graduate students
Participate in departmental service and other academic activities as appropriate

Requirements

What you’ll need

Education: Ph.D. in Electrical Engineering or a closely related field by the start date.
Experience: Demonstrated research experience in electric power systems, data centers, power system optimization, electricity markets, grid operation and planning, or a closely related area.
Proficiency in Python and/or MATLAB.
Evidence of scholarly productivity, such as peer-reviewed journal papers, conference publications, technical reports, or research projects.
Demonstrated ability or potential to teach a power systems course at the undergraduate or graduate level.

Benefits

Comp & perks

Health insurance
401(k) matching
Professional development opportunities
Paid time off
Support for career advancement

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Hard Skills & Tools

PythonMATLABresearch experienceelectric power systemspower system optimizationelectricity marketsgrid operationgrid planningscholarly productivityteaching

Soft Skills

mentoringcommunicationcollaborationorganizational skills

Certifications

Ph.D. in Electrical Engineering