Addressing one of the most significant barriers to the energy transition: grid interconnection
We are looking for a part-time research assistant to support our interdisciplinary work on accelerating the interconnection of large generators and loads (e.g., AI data centers) to enable electric power sector decarbonization while ensuring reliability. The research will support GRACE Lab’s ongoing collaboration with U.S. federal agencies, research institutions, electric utilities and system operators, and power plant developers. Opportunities will be available to engage with leaders in the field.
Potential applicants: Graduate students, recent graduates, independent research consultants, nonprofit/academic affiliates
How to apply: Submit a brief cover letter, resume/CV, and two relevant writing samples via email to grace-interconnection@duke.edu
Ph.D. Students
We seek new Ph.D. students who are passionate about power systems and enthusiastic about developing technical and policy solutions to ensure decarbonization efforts result in environmental sustainability, economic efficiency, reliability, and justice.
Potential applicants: Engineers, computer scientists, mathematicians, physicists, economists and general system’s analysts with excellent analytical and communication skills.
How to apply: Interested applicants must apply to the Ph.D. program in the Nicholas School of the Environment following the official channels of Duke University’s Graduate School. Application materials are due 12/3/2024 for Fall 2025.
To receive feedback from our research group, please email your Statement of Purpose (draft is acceptable), resume/CV, and two relevant writing samples to dalia.patino@duke.edu, by November 20. Write “GRACE PhD applicant” in the subject line. We will try our best to contact you by November 30, 2024. An independent faculty committee makes admissions to the ENV Ph.D, program between January and April of 2025, but our feedback will help you decide if you want to mention our research group in your application and will help us see if you are a good match for our group so we can support your Ph.D. application.