Department Contact: Di Shi, dshi@nmsu.edu, (575) 646-3704

Internal or External Search: External - Open to all applicants

Advertising Summary: Join our research team to lead the development of next-generation power system models and long-term infrastructure strategies. This role focuses on optimizing the reliability, efficiency, and economic viability of the modern electrical grid.

Position Details

Position Title: Post Doctoral

College/Division: Engineering College

Department: 360750-KLIPSCH SCH OF ELECT AND COMPUTER E

Location: Las Cruces

Offsite Location (if applicable):

Target Hourly/Salary Rate: 60,000

Appointment Full-time Equivalency: 1.0

FLSA Status: Exempt

Bargaining Unit Announcement: This is NOT a bargaining unit position with American Federation of State, County & Municipal Employees (AFSCME).

Contingent Upon Funding: Contingent upon external funding

Standard Work Schedule: Standard (M-F, 8-5)

If Not a Standard Work Schedule: 

Job Duties and Responsibilities: Model Development: (1) Develop and implement advanced power system models, including electricity market simulation tools, to support research objectives. (2) Create power system techno-economic models to analyze and improve the reliability and efficiency of the electrical grid. (3) Design and implement power system planning models for long-term infrastructure assessment and expansion planning.

Mentorship and Guidance: (1) Provide mentorship and guidance to undergraduate and graduate
students participating in research projects. (2) Foster a collaborative and inclusive learning environment to support the academic and professional development of students.

Proposal Development: (1) Assist in the development of research proposals for funding opportunities, including federal grants, foundation grants, and industry-sponsored projects. (2) Collaborate with the principal investigator and research team to conceptualize, structure, and write compelling research proposals.

Qualifications

Required Education and Experience: 
Required Education:Doctorate degree in related field.; Required Experience:No previous work
experience required.; Equivalency:None; Required Certification/License:

Equivalent Qualifications: 

Preferred Qualifications: 

Special Certification/Licensure: 

Working Conditions and Physical Effort

Environment: Work is normally performed in a typical interior/office work environment.

Physical Effort: Light physical effort. Effort applies to no more than two (2) hours per day.

Lifting Requirements: Requires handling of average-weight objects up to 10 pounds or some standing or walking.

Risk: No or very limited exposure to physical risk.