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Position Title:
Postdoc Researcher

Appointment Type:
Post Doc/Trainee

Job Description:
Summary of Duties and Responsibilities:

 Dr. Gelli’s intelligent cyber-physical system (iCPS) lab and his R&D group is performing research on cybersecurity and resiliency of critical energy infrastructure, particularly, designing and developing systems and tools to protect modern power systems from cyberattack, and enhance grid resiliency against disruptions such as cyber attacks, power system faults, natural climate events, etc.,. Two postdoctoral positions open until finished.

The successful candidate will develop R&D and perform novel research on cybersecurity and resilience of distributed energy resources, integrated distribution grids and bulk power systems. A prior R&D and work experience on the cyber-physical systems and security, testbeds, and modeling/simulation work is preferred. They will be comfortable working in multidisciplinary research on power and energy systems, cybersecurity, communication networks, machine and deep learning, and cloud computing, and hardware-in-the-loop testbed environments where we learn constantly. A high degree of professionalism, curiosity, and ethical conduct is required. Outstanding communication is a must - written, verbal, and via presentations.

Required Minimum Qualifications:

Relevant PhD in electrical engineering, computer engineering or equivalent.

Preferred Qualifications:

• Demonstrated experience on power and cyber systems at bulk power systems, distribution grids, distributed energy resources.
• Knowledge on cyberattack modeling, vulnerability analysis, and defensive measures such as intrusion and anomaly detections, intrusion and anomaly prevention/mitigations.
• Knowledge on the standards such as C2M2, NERC CIP, IEEE 1547-2018, IEEE 2030.5, etc.,.
• Demonstrated experience on one or more power system softwares OpenDSS, GAMS, OPAL-RT, RTDS, Matlab, SCADA, EMS, ADMS, and DERMS.
• Demonstrated experience on Optimization, Game Theory, and Control systems theory.

Proposed Start Date:
January 10, 2023

Proposed End Date or Length of Term:
January 9, 2026

Number of Months Employed Per Year:
12 Month Work Period

Time Type:
Full time

Application Instructions:

To apply for this position, please click on “Apply” and complete the Employment Application. Please be prepared to enter or attach the following:
1) Resume/Curriculum Vitae
2) Letter of Application/Cover Letter
3) Contact Information for Three References
If you have questions regarding this application process, please email employment@iastate.edu or call 515-294-4800 or Toll Free: 1-877-477-7485.
Why Choose ISU?
Iowa State University is committed to fostering a workplace of belonging, where diversity is celebrated and equity is a core value. Our Iowa State Postdocs enjoy comprehensive health and work life benefits, including medical and dental; as well as:
• Retirement benefits including defined benefit and defined contribution plans;
• Generous vacation, holiday, and sick time and leave plans;
• Onsite childcare (Ames, Iowa);
• Flexible Spending Accounts;
• Various voluntary benefits and discounts
• Employee Assistance Program;
• Wellbeing Program.

Original Posting Date:
December 6, 2022

Posting Close Date:
December 13, 2022

Job Requisition Number:
R10458