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Postdoctoral Associate

George Washington University

United States, D.C., Washington

May 20, 2026

I. POSITION INFORMATION

Job Description Summary:	The postdoctoral associate will be responsible for creating an energy systems modeling tool that models energy resources, technologies, and loads for specific applications. The postdoctoral associate will conduct research to assess the impacts of different energy resources and technologies for various scenarios. The postdoc will train and supervise other team members and mentor students as necessary to advance the project. The project will require effective collaboration with other entities that have relevant expertise and information for the project. The postdoctoral associate will be responsible for drafting project reporting documents (such as presentations and written reports) and public dissemination of the project results via mechanisms such as scholarly journal articles.
Minimum Qualifications	Applicants must have fulfilled all requirements for the award of a PhD or equivalent qualification in a relevant field by the date of employment.
Desired Qualifications:	PhD in any engineering discipline. Strong proficiency in coding, including coding in python. Experience creating energy modeling programs and/or energy management systems. Expertise in optimization and techno-economic analyses applied specifically to energy systems. Excellent written and oral communication skills. Demonstrated ability to work independently and meet measurable, timebound milestones.
Hiring Range	Commensurate with Experience

Healthcare Benefits

GW offers a comprehensive benefit package for Postdoc Associates and Scholars that includes medical, dental, vision, life & disability insurance, time off & leave, well-being and various voluntary benefits. Postdoc Scholars may also be eligible for retirement savings and tuition programs. For program details and eligibility, please visit https://hr.gwu.edu/postdoc_benefits.

II. POSITION INFORMATION

Posting Number	P010150
Job Open Date	05/18/2026
Job Close Date
Part-time / Full-time	PF Post Doc Full Time Exempt
Total Hours per Week	40
Work Schedule	Monday through Friday, 9:00 - 5:30
Campus Location	Foggy Bottom, Washington, D.C.
College/School/Department:	School of Engineering and Applied Sciences (SEAS)
Expected duration of appointment	1 Year
Position Designation	Full-Time Remote
Special Instructions to Applicants	Employees in this subfamily are responsible for designing and conducting experiments in a controlled laboratory setting. Duties may include performing experiments, collecting, analyzing and reporting data.
Required Background Check	Criminal History Screening, Education/Degree/Certifications Verification, Social Security Number Trace, and Sex Offender Registry Search
EEO Statement	The university is an Equal Employment Opportunity employer that does not unlawfully discriminate in any of its programs or activities on the basis of race, color, religion, sex, national origin, age, disability, veteran status, sexual orientation, gender identity or expression, or on any other basis prohibited by applicable law.