Postdoctoral Research Fellow

at  Toronto Metropolitan University

Department: Centre for Urban Energy
Position supervisor: Dr. Bala Venkatesh, Academic Director
Contract length: 1 year
Hours of work per week: 36.25
Position type: Postdoctoral Fellow
Rate of pay: $65,000/year
About Toronto Metropolitan University (formerly Ryerson University)
At the intersection of mind and action, Toronto Metropolitan University is on a transformative path to become Canada’s leading comprehensive innovation university. Integral to this path is the placement of equity, diversity and inclusion as fundamental to our institutional culture. Our current academic plan outlines each as core values and we work to embed them in all that we do.
Toronto Metropolitan University welcomes those who have demonstrated a commitment to upholding the values of equity, diversity, and inclusion and will assist us to expand our capacity for diversity in the broadest sense. In addition, to correct the conditions of disadvantage in employment in Canada, we encourage applications from members of groups that have been historically disadvantaged and marginalized, including First Nations, Metis and Inuit peoples, Indigenous peoples of North America, racialized persons, persons with disabilities, and those who identify as women and/or 2SLGBTQ+. Please note that all qualified candidates are encouraged to apply; however, applications from Canadians and permanent residents will be given priority.
As an employer, we are working towards a people first culture and are proud to have been selected as one of Canada’s Best Diversity Employers and a Greater Toronto’s Top Employer for 2015, 2016, 2017 and 2018.
About the program/department/team
The Centre for Urban Energy (CUE) at Toronto Metropolitan University is an academic-industry partnership that is exploring and developing solutions to energy challenges such as the advancement of smart grid technologies, energy policy and regulatory issues, storage, electric vehicles, net-zero homes and renewables.
In September 2010, Toronto Metropolitan University announced the creation of the CUE. The intention was to provide a unique research and technology demonstration centre devoted to the discovery and commercialization of innovative, practical solutions to urban energy issues.
The creation of the CUE was supported by $7 million in funds from its founding sponsors: Toronto Hydro, Hydro One, and the Ontario Power Authority (now part of the Independent Electricity System Operator). Hydro One and Toronto Hydro each committed $2.5 million over five years, while the Ontario Power Authority pledged to provide up to $2 million during that same period.
The opportunity
The Centre for Urban Energy wishes to hire a postdoctoral research fellow for a period of one (1) year in the area of Modeling of Distributed Energy Resources, with a possibility of renewal based upon available funds.

The postdoctoral research fellow is expected to:

• Conduct research on the topic described above;
• Publish journal papers;
• Work on other duties as assigned.

Qualifications
Candidates are expected to have a PhD in power systems with expertise in power systems analysis and optimization, artificial intelligence and modeling of distributed energy resources.
How to apply
Interested candidates may contact: Karen Ho-Cespedes at khocespedes@torontomu.ca
Toronto Metropolitan University’s commitment to equity, diversity and inclusion
We encourage all First Nations, Metis and Inuit peoples or Indigenous peoples of North America, to self-identify in their applications and also reach out to Tracey King, Indigenous Human Resources Lead for support during the selection process

Please refer the Job description for details