Postdoctoral Appointee – Vehicle Technology Assessment

The Vehicle Technology Assessment (VTA) Group within the Vehicle and Mobility Systems department (VMS, vms.taps.anl.gov) at Argonne National Laboratory is looking for a postdoctoral appointee to assess vehicle technologies to quantify energy consumption, performance and cost benefits.

In this role, a successful candidate will perform vehicle modelling and simulation of advanced powertrains to quantify the impacts of new component technologies, control algorithms and powertrain architectures with focus on advanced technologies. The candidate will assist on projects to benchmark next generation vehicle systems, identify opportunities for improvement, and/or analyze their impacts at individual, regional and national level. The candidate will also be tasked to develop new ideas into projects under the supervision of more experienced researchers.

Current project opportunities include quantifying the impact of advanced vehicle technologies applicable to light duty, medium duty and heavy-duty vehicles, hybrid, battery electric and fuel cell powertrain design, development of supervisory control logic, validation of vehicle models against test data etc. The projects and interests of this group span all modes of transportation including off-road, rail & marine applications too. These projects involve close collaboration with industrial and academic partners, and engagement with multidisciplinary project teams.  Researchers are expected to communicate results through well-designed presentations, publish journal articles and reports, and present results at conferences, workshops, and project meetings.

Ideal candidate should have technical experience in vehicle (on road, offroad, rail or marine) modelling, systems analysis, techno-economic analysis of vehicle systems. Prior experience in carrying out simulations to support research and development in the above topics is desirable.

The VTA Group supports DOE and other sponsors to assess the energy, cost and performance outcomes associated with specific technologies in order to guide R&D efforts, identify improvement opportunities. Researchers are responsible for supporting the PIs on their specific projects. They are expected to collaborate with experts from Argonne as well as in industry and at other national laboratories.

• Recent or soon-to-be-completed PhD (typically completed within the last 0-5 years)in Engineering or similar program.

• At least 2 years of experience with electrified powertrain (e.g., hybrid, battery electric or fuel cell) system modeling and simulation.

• Demonstrated accomplishments in vehicle energy consumption assessment. Proficiency in simulation tools used in analyzing vehicle energy consumption.

• Passion for and experience in data-driven modeling and analysis.

• Demonstrated ability to perform vehicle modelling and simulation as well as techno-economic analysis and writing scientific publications.

• Familiarity with a wide range of tools and techniques relevant for vehicle modelling and simulation analysis, with expertise in Matlab, Simulink, Stateflow and preferably Autonomie.

• Well-developed problem-solving, systems thinking, quantitative, and critical thinking skills; intellectual curiosity. Able to structure and formulate solutions to complex problems.

• Highly motivated and detail oriented with the ability to work independently and in close collaboration with team members. Energized by working as part of a highly functioning team and demonstrates a professional attitude.

• Skilled written and verbal communicator, including the ability to present complex information so that it is understandable to a broad audience.

• Strong computer skills relevant for data manipulation and analysis including experience with creating and using complex models in Simulink & scripting in Matlab, Python, R.

• A successful candidate must model Argonne’s Core Values: Impact, Safety, Respect, Integrity, and Teamwork.

• This position requires on-site presence at the Argonne campus in Lemont, Illinois.

Please note that the pay range information is a general guideline only. The pay offered to a selected candidate will be determined based on factors such as, but not limited to, the scope and responsibilities of the position, the qualifications of the selected candidate, business considerations, internal equity, and external market pay for comparable jobs. Additionally, comprehensive benefits are part of the total rewards package.

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