Job Details

TTU Research Scientist-GLEAMM

Position Number: 7132565
Location: Lubbock, TX
Position Type: Engineering - Electrical

TTU Research Scientist-GLEAMM
Lubbock
44660BR
Critical Infr Security Inst CISI

Position Description
Contributes to the university's mission through research and service. Adherence to robust safety practices and compliance with all applicable health and safety regulations are responsibilities of all employees.

About the University
Founded in 1923, Texas Tech University began with a mission to serve the needs of West Texas, but its impact has always reached far beyond. Today, Texas Tech, located in Lubbock (pop. 300,000+), is home to a vibrant community of more than 42,000 students.Texas Tech's 1,800-acre campus showcases Spanish Renaissance architecture and is home to one of the country's largest public art collections. Its 13 colleges include a prestigious School of Law and a distinguished School of Veterinary Medicine. These programs equip students with the skills and knowledge needed to excel in their respective fields. Built on the values of West Texas - hard work, grit and authenticity - the university graduates students who are deeply engaged in service to their communities and well-positioned to succeed in the world. Texas Tech is committed to achieving research and scholarly accomplishments that compare favorably to the member institutions of the Association of American Universities (AAU). For more than 100 years, Texas Tech has been a premier destination for those seeking a world-class education and a unique, personalized experience as a member of the Red Raider family.

About the Department and/or College
Building on Texas Tech's existing research strengths in cybersecurity, directed energy, and cyber-physical systems, the institute is a unique facility that ensures the U.S. stays on the cutting edge of technology and has a workforce capable of protecting our nation from future threats.

Major/Essential Functions

Participate in projects involving energy and power systems, renewable energy systems integration, battery energy storage, microgrids, power electronics, and distributed energy resource management systems (DERMS)
Closely work with people from national laboratories, external academic institutions, and professional engineers to address practical problems in distribution grid modeling, operation, and resilience
Assist the Director in writing research proposals to the Federal and State governments and private companies
Assist the Director with hands-on projects involving the design and construction of power and energy hardware for research purposes
Perform minor electrical work at the GLEAMM microgrid site and distribution grid site to keep both facilities running smoothly
Provide oversight of the distribution grid and power substation site
Develop scientific publications based on results obtained from research activities
Perform tours of the GLEAMM microgrid site and distribution grid site as needed

Required Qualifications
Ph.D. in Electrical Engineering; Demonstrated record of effectiveness as a researcher. Should have a record of activity which has contributed to the discipline or field of research.

Must possess the ability to obtain and maintain a security clearance from the Department of Defense. This includes having U.S. citizenship and undergoing a background check and fingerprint clearance process by a separate agency.

This position is designated as involving access to critical infrastructure systems and/or research, as defined by Texas Executive Order GA-48. As such, candidates must successfully complete a comprehensive background check prior to employment. Employees are required to comply with all applicable state and federal regulations related to the protection of critical infrastructure. Ongoing employment is dependent upon maintaining eligibility for access and successfully passing periodic security and compliance reviews.

Preferred Qualifications

Experience on projects that demonstrate analytical and problem-solving skills; Prior contributions in the form of scholarly research papers and talks submitted to prestigious journals and international conferences
Excellent oral and written communication skills
Ability to work with hands-on hardware projects
Design modeling tools like PSCAD, RSCAD, Hypersim, RT-LAB, Simulink, and CPS tools, Typhoon HIL
Use of coding tools, such as, GAMS/MATLAB/Python/C/C++

* In accordance with Texas Executive Order 48 and applicable federal and state regulations, candidates may be subject to a review of relevant criminal history and security-related background checks. Must possess the ability to obtain a security clearance from the Department of Defense.

Pay Range
$86,800 - $112,900 - $138,900

To apply, visit workattexastech.com

All qualified applicants will receive consideration for employment without regard to race, color, religion, sex, national origin, age, disability, genetic information or status as a protected veteran.