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Posting Details
Posting Details
Posting Number
S06650P
Position Title
Postdoctoral Research Associate
Functional Title
Postdoctoral Research Associate
Department
Mechanical Engineering
Salary Range
$60,000 DOQ
Pay Basis
Monthly
Position Status
Regular full-time
Location
Richardson
Position End Date (if temporary)
Posting Open Date
07/28/2026
Posting Close Date
Open Until Filled
Yes
Desired Start Date
Job Summary
The Center for Wind Energy at UT Dallas (UTD Wind) seeks to fill a research associate position aimed at increasing annual energy production (AEP) on wind farms. The position is to support a two-year Small Business Technology Transfer project (STTR) funded by the National Science Foundation. The successful candidate is expected to support the development, simulation and testing of model-free algorithms for real-time optimization of turbine operating conditions (e.g., yaw set points). Other projects may be assigned by the supervisor depending on skills and technical needs.
The successful candidate will be part of a team of faculty members, graduate students, and industry partners developing methodology and new technologies for wind energy systems. The successful candidate is expected to assist in the supervision of graduate students and publish scientific papers. Participation in the development of sponsored research is encouraged. UTD Wind is home to a site of WindSTAR, an NSF Industry/University Cooperative Research Center for use-inspired R&D to advance wind energy science & technology. UTD Wind is also a member of the Ocean Safety Energy Institute (OESI), a consortium of industry, national labs, non-governmental organizations based at Texas A&M Engineering Experiment Station, and the European Academy of Wind Energy (EAWE). UT Dallas is co-hosting the 2025 NAWEA/WindTech Conference in the metroplex.
Minimum Education and Experience
Ph.D in a related field.
Preferred Education and Experience
A PhD in engineering with an emphasis in real-time optimization (e.g., extremum seeking) for dynamic systems with unknown but measurable performance functions. Experience in system identification and online time-varying parameter estimation algorithms. Programming skills in MATLAB/Simulink, C/C++ and Python are required. Experience with control and optimization of power generation systems (e.g., wind power) is desirable but not required. Some experience with real-time control hardware is desirable but not required.
Other Qualifications
To the extent this position requires the holder to research, work on, or have access to critical infrastructure as defined in Section 117.001(2) of the Texas Business and Commerce Code, the ability to maintain the security or integrity of the critical infrastructure is a minimum qualification to be hired and to continue to be employed in the position.
Essential Duties and Responsibilities
The Center for Wind Energy at UT Dallas (UTD Wind) seeks to fill a research associate position aimed at increasing annual energy production (AEP) on wind farms. The position is to support a two-year Small Business Technology Transfer project (STTR) funded by the National Science Foundation. The successful candidate is expected to support the development, simulation and testing of model free algorithms for real-time optimization of turbine operating conditions (e.g., yaw set points). Other projects may be assigned by supervisor depending on skills and technical needs.
Physical Demands and Working Conditions
Physical Activities
Working Conditions
Additional Information
A remote work schedule is not available for this position.What We Can Offer
UT Dallas is an Equal Opportunity Employer with an employee-friendly and supportive work environment. Our comprehensive compensation and benefits package that is effective as of your hire date includes:

• Competitive Salary
• Tuition Benefits
• Internal Training
• BCBS PPO Medical insurance - 100% paid for full-time employees
• PPO and DHMO Dental Insurance Plan - PPO plans include ortho benefits
• Vision Insurance
• Long and short-term disability
• TRS Retirement Plan - defined benefit plan offering lifetime annuity upon retirement
• Voluntary Retirement Plan Options - additional savings opportunities with Tax-Sheltered Annuity Plans and Deferred Compensation Plans
• Dental/Vision/AD&D
• Paid time off
• Paid Holidays
• Paid Winter Break
• Fertility Benefits

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