Location: N. Charleston, South Carolina Open Date: Apr 27, 2018 Description:
Clemson University has built a 15 MW Hardware in the loop (HIL) Grid Simulator that will provide a platform for research, testing, and workforce development at the Zucker Graduate Education Center (ZGEC) in North Charleston, SC. The research facility was named in November 2013 as the Duke Energy Electric Grid Research, Innovation, and Development Center (eGRID). More information can be found at clemsonenergy.com.
The Post-Doctoral Associate will report directly to the Executive Director of the Power Program at ZGEC, Clemson University. This is a two-year appointment and requires an individual with a commitment to safety and environmental stewardship, an excellent understanding of, and experience in power systems and power electronic research and development, experience in software and hardware development, high-speed real-time simulation and data acquisition with outstanding interpersonal and team skills. It is expected that this individual develops a unique research program that extends the capabilities and applicability of the ZGEC and eGRID facility. The Research Professor will work closely with industry partners, Clemson University faculty, and students as well as visiting scientists to develop and operate a world-class power systems program to accelerate the introduction of new technologies into the electrical power market.
The duties and responsibilities of this position will contribute directly to improving the quality of research, education and industry relations at the ZGEC and eGRID.
Duties and Responsibilities:
Develop new research initiatives and proposals related to Digital Grid, and Virtual Power Plants (VPP) and energy storage opportunities to expand the research portfolio at the SCE&G Energy Innovation Center in align
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