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The John A. Paulson School of Engineering and Applied Sciences at Harvard University invites applications for a postdoctoral position in power systems engineering, beginning in September 2025, or soon thereafter. The position is for one year initially and may be renewed for up to two additional years, contingent upon funding and mutual agreement. The candidate will work closely with Professor Le Xie as he sets up his new lab at Harvard.
For further information, please contact xie@seas.harvard.edu.

PhD in electrical and computer engineering, mechanical engineering, materials science,
engineering, physics, or similar fields by the expected start date.

Applicant should ideally have some experience in electric power systems, artificial
intelligence, and optimization. We particularly encourage applicants with expertise in
power systems, economics, or artificial intelligence. A successful candidate is driven and
independent, as the lab will be brand new, and the candidate will be responsible for
helping the PI to start new projects and help mentor new graduate and undergraduate
students.

Deadline for application: 05/30/2025
List of application requirements:

CV
Cover letter summarizing their past work, why they want to join the lab, their goals
for the postdoc, and their longer-term career goals.

Anana Charles

Harvard is an equal opportunity employer and all qualified applicants will receive consideration for employment without regard to race, color, sex, gender identity, sexual orientation, religion, creed, national origin, ancestry, age, protected veteran status, disability, genetic information, military service, pregnancy and pregnancy-related conditions, or other protected status.

electrical engineering, power systems, artificial intelligence, economics, physics, optimization