A Research Scientist is responsible for designing, undertaking and analyzing information from controlled laboratory-based investigations, experiments and trials.
Between $55k and
$60k
Per Year
Position range in Southwestern Region $82k - $142k Per Year Post Doctoral Research Scientist
New Mexico Tech
Occupation:
Computer and Information Research Scientists
Location:
Socorro, NM - 87801
Job Type:
Temporary, Full Time (30 Hours or More)
Posted:
07/29/2026
Positions available: 1
Source:
New Mexico Tech
Web Site:
www.nmt.edu
Job #: jo_2005975647
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Posted:
July 29, 2026 POSITION
ANNOUNCEMENT TITLE
POST
DOCTORAL RESEARCH SCIENTIST DEPT
PRRC REG ? TEMP ?
FULL TIME
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PART TIME
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STARTING
RATE or
SALARY RANGE
$55,000 - $60,000 Employees being promoted to a higher classified position receive the minimum for the position or a pay rate adjustment of 8% whichever is greater. All regular positions also entitle the employee to several benefits including health, dental, vision, life insurance, and retirement which is largely paid by
New Mexico Tech for the employee and dependents.
INTERNAL POSTING THROUGH
08/07/2026•
CONSIDERATION WILL BE GIVEN FIRST TO TEMPORARY AND REGULAR TECH EMPLOYEES WHO APPLY
WITHIN
THE 7 DAY INTERNAL POSTING. APPLICATIONS RECEIVED AFTER THE 7 DAY POSTING MARGIN WILL BE CONSIDERED WITH OTHER OUTSIDE APPLICANTS. JOB SUMMARY
This is a joint position between the Petroleum Recovery Research Center (PRRC) and the Department of
Electrical Engineering at New Mexico Tech (NMT) in Socorro, New Mexico. The candidate will be part of an
interdisciplinary team working on power and energy systems. The candidate requires a strong research
background in power and energy systems (smart grids, microgrids, distributed energy resources) and hands-
on experience with power system hardware, real-time simulation (e.g., OPAL-RT, RTDS, Typhoon HIL),
hardware-in-the-loop (HIL/PHIL), and laboratory experiments. The position will include laboratory
development, research and journal publication, conference presentation, proposal writing, and student
mentoring.
JOB FUNCTIONS
Design, development, and integration of a power and energy systems demo Laboratory experiments, real-time simulation, and hardware-in-the-loop (HIL/PHIL) testing Research on smart grids, microgrids, and DER's; journal and conference publications Advise graduate and undergraduate students Proposal development Additional Information
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REQUIRED QUALIFICATIONS
Ph.D. or other doctorate level equivalent in Electrical Engineering, Power Systems, Power Electronics, Energy Systems, or related fields. Research background in power and energy systems (smart grids, microgrids, DERS ).
Hands-on experience:
power system hardware, real-time simulation (OPAL-RT, RTDS, Typhoon HIL), HIL/PHIL, or laboratory experiments. Programming tools (Matlab, Python, etc.)
