Postdoctoral Fellow - AI and Machine Learning for Power Systems

Position overview

Position title :

Postdoctoral Fellow - AI / ML Applications in Power Systems

Salary range : $66,737 - $80,034

Anticipated start : August 15, 2025

Review timeline :

The first round of applications will be accepted through July 15, 2025, with additional rounds of review until the position is filled.

Application Window

Open date : June 17, 2025

Most recent review date : Tuesday, Jul 15, 2025 at 11 : 59pm (Pacific Time)

Applications received after this date will be reviewed by the search committee if the position has not yet been filled.

Final date : Wednesday, Dec 31, 2025 at 11 : 59pm (Pacific Time)

Applications will continue to be accepted until this date, but those received after the review date will only be considered if the position has not yet been filled.

Position description

The Winston Chung Global Energy Center (WCGEC), in collaboration with the Artificial Intelligence Research and Education Institute (RAISE), invites applications for a Postdoctoral Fellow position focused on advancing the integration of Artificial Intelligence and Machine Learning (AI / ML) techniques in electric power systems. This is an opportunity to contribute to cutting-edge research at the intersection of energy and intelligent systems in a collaborative and interdisciplinary setting. The initial appointment will be for two years, with the possibility of renewal based on performance and availability of funding.

Applicants must hold a Ph.D. in Electrical and Computer Engineering, Computer Science, or a closely related field by the time of appointment. Successful candidates will have demonstrated knowledge of electric power systems, strong foundation in AI / ML techniques and familiarity with current research trends, experience working with large and complex datasets, a proven track record of research publications, and the ability to work independently and collaboratively in a team environment. Preferred qualifications include a background in cyber-security, particularly in the context of energy systems, and experience with analytical methods, stochastic modeling, or optimization.

To apply, candidates should submit a cover letter, a curriculum vitae (CV), and optionally, three letters of reference. Applications must be submitted through AP Recruit at https : / / aprecruit.ucr.edu / JPF02114 . 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 to $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) and https : / / raise.ucr.edu / for the Intelligence Research and Education Institute (RAISE). Additional details regarding postdoctoral studies at UC Riverside can be found at https : / / graduate.ucr.edu / postdoctoral-studies .

Qualifications

Basic qualifications

(required at time of application)

Ph.D. in Electrical and Computer Engineering, Computer Science, or a closely related field by the time of appointment.

Preferred qualifications

Preferred qualifications include a background in cyber-security, particularly in the context of energy systems, and experience with analytical methods, stochastic modeling, or optimization.

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.

Application Requirements

Document requirements

Cover Letter

Curriculum Vitae - Your most recently updated C.V.

Sample Publications (Optional)

Letters of Recommendation (Optional)

Reference requirements

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

and include them in the Letters of Reference.

Apply link :

https : / / aprecruit.ucr.edu / JPF02114

Help contact : sconnor@ucr.edu

About UC Riverside

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.

As a condition of employment, the finalist will be required to disclose if they are subject to any final administrative or judicial decisions within the last seven years determining that they committed any misconduct.

"Misconduct" means any violation of the policies or laws governing conduct at the applicant's previous place of employment, including, but not limited to, violations of policies or laws prohibiting sexual harassment, sexual assault, or other forms of harassment or discrimination, as defined by the employer. A Misconduct Disclosure Survey will be completed through Truescreen, which is the vendor that administers this process for the campus.

For the University of California's Violence and Sexual Harassment Policy please visit :

https : / / policy.ucop.edu / doc / 4000385 / SVSH .

For the University of California's Anti-Discrimination Policy for Employees, Students, and Third Parties, please visit : https : / / policy.ucop.edu / doc / 1001004 / Anti-Discrimination .

For the University of California's Affirmative Action and Nondiscrimination in Employment Policy, please visit : https : / / www.ucop.edu / academic-personnel-programs / _files / apm / apm-035.pdf .

Job location

Riverside, CA