This position will be supervised by Dr. Madeleine McPherson, who leads the Sustainable Energy Systems Integration & Transitions Group and will work closely with collaborators at the David Suzuki Foundation and the University of Regina. The successful applicant will work within the multidisciplinary environment of the Institute for Integrated Energy Systems (IESVic) at the University of Victoria.

Requirements:

A PhD in engineering, computer science, or a similar department
Strong writing, listening and speaking abilities in English
Working knowledge of Python, or expert knowledge of another object-oriented programming language and the ability to learn Python quickly
Familiarity with the energy system space is desirable
Familiarity with optimization and/or machine learning is desirable
Ability to work effectively within a diverse team
Timeline: Start date is September 2019 or January 2020; please specify your availability in your cover letter.

How to apply:
Interested candidates should email mmcpherson@uvic.ca with the subject DSF Postdoc Position, attaching the following items:
A detailed curriculum vitae
A one-page cover letter describing your programming expertise, previous research experience, and fit for the position
The names and contact information of two references