Research Assistant Professor, Center for Energy Systems Research (CESR), Tennessee Tech
Research Assistant Professor, Center for Energy Systems Research (CESR), Tennessee Tech University. A full-time, nine month faculty, non-tenure track position renewable up to three (3) years to begin in January 2021. Complete position summary (job description, qualifications, and application procedure) is available at https://jobs.tntech.edu
Applicants will be required to apply online and must electronically upload required information. Screening of applications begins November 14, 2020; open until filled. Tennessee Tech University is an AA/EEO employer and does not discriminate on the basis of race, color, religion, ethnic or national origin, sex, disability, age (40 and over), status as a protected veteran, genetic information or any other category protected by federal or state law. Inquiries regarding the nondiscrimination policies should be directed to [email protected].
The successful candidate will be expected to develop a robust externally funded research program and engage in scholarly activities. Participate in professional service. More information about the CESR can be found at www.tntech.edu/cesr
One year appointment, renewable up to three years
Compensation: Salary commensurate with education and experience. Full-time, nine month, non-tenure track position, with an initial 1-year appointment renewable for up to 3-years based on satisfactory performance and availability of funds. Begin in January 2021.
Minimum Qualifications: An earned Ph.D. in Electrical Engineering or a closely related field from an accredited institution. Strong communication skills, and the ability to develop and maintain an effective working relationship with students, staff, faculty, administrators, and the internal and external constituents of the CESR. Evidence of potential excellence in scholarly activities demonstrated through successful proposal writing leading to external funding, experience with externally funded projects, peer reviewed publications, presentation of research in professional conferences, and patent activity in the technical area of Smart Grid Modeling. Desire and commitment to live at the forefront of scholarship in education and research. Expected to seek federal and non-federal sources of external funding that match the focus areas of the college and the CESR.
Preferred Qualifications: Expertise in the Smart Grid Modeling area. Ability to develop power system models having hardware in the loop using real-time digital simulators such as OPAL-RT, Typhoon, etc. Experience with hardware in the loop and in the real-time digital simulators for electric power systems.
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Contact
Specific questions may be directed to Dr. Satish Mahajan, Director of CESR