Postdoctoral Fellow - Applied Power Systems Research

The Winston Chung Global Energy Center (WCGEC) at the University of California, Riverside is seeking a Postdoctoral Fellow to support applied research in electric power systems. This role is ideal for candidates passionate about developing, demonstrating, and deploying next-generation power system technologies in real-world settings.

Research Focus Areas:

We are looking for candidates with experience or interest in one or more of the following areas:

* Smart grid technologies and real-world technology demonstrations

* Renewable and distributed energy resource integration

* Microgrid design, optimization, and energy management systems

* Energy storage technologies and grid-support functionalities

* Power system resilience, reliability, and climate adaptation

* Cybersecurity for energy delivery infrastructure

* Vehicle-grid integration and transportation electrification

* Testing and field validation of grid-edge technologies, sensors, and controls

* Power systems policy and regulatory frameworks

Qualifications:

Applicants must hold a Ph.D. in Electrical Engineering, Energy Systems, or a closely related field by the time of appointment. Successful candidates will have experience with applied or field-based power systems research, and strong communication skills with the ability to work in interdisciplinary teams. Preferred qualifications include a background in proposal development and research funding acquisition, experience with technology deployment or field testing, and familiarity with regulatory or policy issues in energy systems.

To apply, candidates should submit a cover letter describing their research background and interests, a curriculum vitae (CV), and optionally, three letters of reference. Applications must be submitted through AP Recruit at https://aprecruit.ucr.edu/JPF02113. Full consideration will be given to applications received by July 15, 2025. Selected applicants will be invited to interview via Zoom.

Postdoc salary ranges from $66,737-$80,034 annually, depending on experience upon start. The posted UC salary scales set the minimum pay determined by experience level. See Postdoctoral Scholar Salary Scale, Table 23 - https://www.ucop.edu/academic-personnel-programs/_files/2025-26/represented-oct-2025-scales/t23.pdf, (see: https://graduate.ucr.edu/postdoctoral-studies)

For more information, please visit https://www.wcgec.ucr.edu/ for the Winston Chung Global Energy Center (WCGEC). Additional details regarding postdoctoral studies at UC Riverside can be found at https://graduate.ucr.edu/postdoctoral-studies.

Ph.D. in Electrical Engineering, Energy Systems, or a closely related field by the time of appointment.

Preferred qualifications include a background in proposal development and research funding acquisition, experience with technology deployment or field testing, and familiarity with regulatory or policy issues in energy systems.

The University of California, Riverside is a world-class research university with an exceptionally diverse undergraduate student body. UCR is a member institution of the American Association of Universities (AAU) as well as the Alliance of Hispanic Serving Research Universities (HSRU). A commitment to the UCR mission (https://apro.ucr.edu/mission-statement) is a preferred qualification.

References are optional. If you are providing reference letters, please combine and upload all reference letters

and include them in the Letters of Reference.

The University of California, Riverside is a world-class research university with an exceptionally diverse undergraduate student body. UCR is a member institution of the American Association of Universities (AAU) as well as the Alliance of Hispanic Serving Research Universities (HSRU). A commitment to the UCR mission (https://apro.ucr.edu/mission-statement) is a preferred qualification.

We seek to hire scholars who will both advance our research directions and effectively educate our undergraduate and graduate students, while also engaging with University and Professional service activities. Research and teaching statements that are included with application materials are opportunities for candidates to share knowledge, experience, and goals that support the mission of UCR. For more information on UC's criteria for successful faculty, refer to the Academic Personnel Manual (APM) 210 - Criteria for Appointment, Promotion, and Appraisal (https://www.ucop.edu/academic-personnel-programs/_files/apm/apm-210.pdf).

The University of California is an Equal Opportunity Employer. All qualified applicants will receive consideration for employment without regard to race, color, religion, sex, sexual orientation, gender identity, national origin, disability, age, protected veteran status, or other protected categories under state or federal law. It is the policy of the University of California to undertake affirmative action and anti-discrimination efforts, consistent with its obligations as a Federal and State contractor.

As a University employee, you will be required to comply with all applicable University policies and/or collective bargaining agreements, as may be amended from time to time. Federal, State, or local government directives may impose additional requirements.

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