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CSIRO is seeking an Early Research Career (CERC) Postdoctoral Fellow to join the Energy Flexibility Team and contribute to research in Data Centre Energy Management. In this role, you will investigate how large, flexible data centre loads influence the safe, secure and reliable operation of the electricity grid. You will develop advanced modelling capability for data centre energy demand and support grid power flow analysis to enable robust assessment of data centre impacts on grid operations. The position offers the opportunity to work within a multidisciplinary research environment, engage with industry stakeholders, and contribute to research with real-world impact.
Job Responsibility:
Conducting innovative, high-impact research aligned with CSIRO’s strategic priorities
Developing software and modelling tools to support research objectives
Analysing and interpreting complex energy system time-series data
Engaging with industry and electricity network stakeholders to inform research direction
Publishing research outcomes and presenting findings at national and international forums
Contributing to collaborative research teams across CSIRO
Requirements:
A PhD (or submission completed prior to commencement) in a relevant discipline such as Electrical, Mechanical, Environmental or Software Engineering, Computer Science, Mathematics or a related field
Demonstrated experience developing software to support research outcomes
Strong written and verbal communication skills
A track record of scientific publications or equivalent research outputs
The ability to work independently and collaboratively in multidisciplinary teams
Nice to have:
Experience with energy system modelling, planning or operations
An understanding of the Australian Energy Market
An understanding of data centre and server operations
Experience with collaborative software practices such as version control and code review