LIINES Funded Openings:
The LIINES is always looking for new researchers to join its ranks! If you are interested in making a big impact in the area of intelligent multi-energy engineering systems, have a look into the LIINES Research Program and its five research themes.
The LIINES is always looking for new researchers to join its ranks! If you are interested in making a big impact in the area of intelligent multi-energy engineering systems, have a look into the LIINES Research Program and its five research themes.
Post-doctoral Research Associate in Intelligent Multi-Energy Engineering Systems
Position Purpose: In this post-doctoral research associate position, the research associate will conduct computational research that develops intelligent multi-energy operations management and planning systems at the city scale.
Required Qualifications:
Position Purpose: In this post-doctoral research associate position, the research associate will conduct computational research that develops intelligent multi-energy operations management and planning systems at the city scale.
Required Qualifications:
- PhD in mechanical engineering, electrical engineering, operations research, industrial engineering, environmental engineering, chemical engineering, or related field
- Strong foundations in physical modeling energy systems in the electrical, thermal, fluidic, and mechanical energy domains
- Strong background in optimization and model-predictive control methods; both in their theoretical understanding and numerical implementation.
- Proficiency in Python and MATLAB required. Knowledge of Julia is encouraged.
- Strong technical writing and presentation skills
- Good communication and interpersonal skills.
Doctoral Research Assistant in Intelligent Multi-Energy Engineering Systems
Position Purpose: In this doctoral research assistantship, the doctoral student will develop a capacity to conduct computational research in intelligent multi-energy operations management and planning systems at the city scale.
Required Qualifications:
Position Purpose: In this doctoral research assistantship, the doctoral student will develop a capacity to conduct computational research in intelligent multi-energy operations management and planning systems at the city scale.
Required Qualifications:
- Bachelors degree in mechanical engineering, electrical engineering, operations research, industrial engineering, environmental engineering, chemical engineering, or related field
- Undergraduate foundations in physical modeling energy systems in the electrical, thermal, fluidic, and mechanical energy domains
- Undergraduate background in optimization and model-predictive control methods; both in their theoretical understanding and numerical implementation.
- Proficiency in Python and MATLAB required. Knowledge of Julia is encouraged.
- Strong technical writing and presentation skills
- Good communication and interpersonal skills.
How to Apply:
Interested individuals should email Prof. Amro M. Farid, with the following items:
Applications are currently welcome from:
*Prospective Graduate Students: Applicants to the Thayer School of Engineering should ensure that they meet all requirements and deadlines for admission.
Interested individuals should email Prof. Amro M. Farid, with the following items:
- Expected dates of availability or admission
- Cover letter expressing your research interests & motivations. Please do mention if you are interested in any the LIINES’ current project ideas and if you have a specific engineering focus (e.g. electrical, mechanical, systems) that you wish to develop.
- CV or resume
- Transcript from most recent university
- Expected source of funding. See list of potential funding sources below.
- Relevant publications in the area of intelligent energy systems (Graduate students & senior researchers)
Applications are currently welcome from:
- Undergraduate students (especially with strong math & computing skills)
- Graduate students applicants
- Post-doctoral Research Associates
- Interns
- Visiting students/researchers
*Prospective Graduate Students: Applicants to the Thayer School of Engineering should ensure that they meet all requirements and deadlines for admission.
Links to Funding Sources
Graduate Students
- NSF Graduate Research Fellowship
- DOE Office of Science Graduate Student Research Program (SCGSR)
- Ford Foundation Predoctoral Diversity Fellowship
- National Defense Science & Engineering Graduate Fellowship
- Hertz Foundation Graduate Fellowship
- Link Foundation Energy Fellowship
- Paul and Daisy Soros Fellowship for New Americans
- Neukom Graduate Fellows
- World Bank Robert S. McNamara Fellowships Program
- Paying for your PhD
