Research Jobs
19 active positions in energy research
Postdoc in Resilient Energy Frameworks for Modern Power Systems
Gothenburg, Sweden
Develop and lab-validate resilient stability frameworks for converter-dominated power grids at Chalmers University of Technology. Part of the Division of Electric Power Engineering, contributing to next-generation frameworks for resilient power grids using theoretical and experimental approaches. 2-year full-time position with full employee benefits including healthcare, parental leave, and subsidized daycare. Contact: Associate Professor Mebtu Beza.
Multiple PhD and Postdoc Positions in Math and AI for Renewable Energy
Calgary, Canada
The MathPower group at the University of Calgary is recruiting multiple fully funded PhD students and postdoctoral researchers to start Fall 2026. Research spans mathematical models, data-driven methods, and trustworthy AI algorithms for renewable energy integration, electricity demand management, storage optimization, and sustainable power systems operation.
Stanford Energy Postdoctoral Fellowship
Stanford, CA, United States
The Stanford Energy Postdoctoral Fellowship identifies, develops, and connects the next generation of energy leaders spanning science, engineering, policy, and economics. Up to 10 fellows are selected annually for a 3-year interdisciplinary fellowship, each mentored by at least two Stanford faculty from different departments plus SLAC National Accelerator Laboratory and Carnegie Science. Applications open July 1, 2026.
Azrieli International Postdoctoral Fellowship (STEM)
Multiple universities, Israel
Up to 18 postdoctoral fellowships per year across eight Israeli universities (Bar-Ilan, BGU, Reichman, Technion, TAU, Hebrew University, Haifa, Weizmann). Fellows choose their own host lab and research topic in any STEM field including energy. Stipend: 14,000 NIS/month plus 20,000 NIS/year for research expenses. PhD awarded no earlier than November 1, 2023. Applications open September 1, 2026; deadline November 11, 2026.
Tenure-Track Faculty — Energy and Combustion Research
Haifa, Israel
The Technion Faculty of Mechanical Engineering seeks faculty with transformative research programs in energy and combustion, fluid mechanics, and thermal sciences. Priority areas include advanced combustion, hydrogen combustion, sustainable fuels, and energy conversion systems. Application: cover letter, CV with up to 3 publications, 1-3 page research statement, teaching statement, and 5+ references. Full benefits package at one of the world's top engineering schools.
GTEP Graduate Research Fellowship (PhD/Postdoc)
Haifa, Israel
The Grand Technion Energy Program funds interdisciplinary graduate students and postdoctoral researchers across Technion's engineering and science faculties. Research areas span hydrogen production and fuel cells, photovoltaics, energy storage, alternative and nitrogen-based fuels, computational energy modeling, and bioenergy. Access to world-class central research facilities including the Hydrogen Technologies Lab, Fuel Cells Research Lab, and Photovoltaics Lab. Rolling applications.
Research Position in Photovoltaics — BGU National Solar Energy Center
Sede Boqer (Negev Desert), Israel
Ben-Gurion National Solar Energy Center (BGUNSE) has an open research position. The center focuses on high-concentration photovoltaics, organic photovoltaics, supercapacitors and batteries, light-matter reactive metamaterials, and advanced solar cell physics. Located at the desert research campus of BGU in Sede Boqer. The Negev desert environment provides ideal conditions for solar energy research with 3,300+ sunshine hours per year.
PhD Position in Wind Farm LES Model Predictive Control
Leuven, Belgium
4-year fully funded PhD position at KU Leuven developing real-time LES-based model predictive control for wind-farm and atmosphere interaction using HPC, Fortran/Python, optimization, and turbulence modeling. Work with a world-class fluid mechanics and turbulence team. Limited teaching responsibilities. Ideal for candidates with a strong background in fluid dynamics or control engineering.
Postdoc in Optimization for Complex Energy and Sustainability Processes
Espoo, Finland
Postdoctoral researcher in the group of Professor Iiro Harjunkoski at Aalto University School of Chemical Engineering. Focus on developing mathematical optimization methods for complex energy and sustainability systems including real-time scheduling, planning of integrated energy networks, and model-predictive approaches for industrial processes.
Postdoc in Electrochemistry, Fuel Cells, and Hydrogen Production
Los Alamos, NM, United States
Postdoctoral research at Los Alamos National Laboratory in fundamental and applied electrochemistry including acidic and alkaline polymer electrolyte membrane fuel cells, water electrolysis, flow batteries, and CO2 electroreduction. Based in the Materials Synthesis and Integrated Devices Group with access to world-class characterization facilities.
Postdoctoral Associate in Magnetic Fusion Energy
Cambridge, MA, United States
Multiple postdoctoral associate positions at MIT Plasma Science and Fusion Center. Work with world-class plasma physics and fusion technology research teams on key challenges including MFE plasma confinement, cryogenic systems for high-temperature superconductor magnets, and fusion engineering. Outstanding collaborative international research environment at the heart of fusion energy development.
PostDoc in Fusion Plasma Computational Modelling
Greifswald, Germany
PostDoc position at Max-Planck-Institute for Plasma Physics in Greifswald for computational modelling and analysis of reactor-specific plasma physics and engineering aspects of fusion devices. Contribute to the Wendelstein 7-X stellarator project, one of the world's most advanced fusion experiments, using state-of-the-art simulation codes.
Research Scientist in Carbon Capture Materials
Zurich, Switzerland
Research scientist position at ETH Zurich Department of Chemistry and Applied Biosciences focused on developing novel solid sorbent materials for direct air capture (DAC) and post-combustion carbon capture. Responsibilities include materials synthesis, characterization, pilot-scale testing, and collaboration with industrial partners on scale-up pathways.
PhD Position in Next-Generation Battery Technologies
Various, European Union
Fully funded PhD position in the Marie Sklodowska-Curie Doctoral Network StoreAGE at multiple European universities. Research covers next-generation battery materials including solid-state electrolytes, silicon anodes, and lithium-sulfur systems. Positions available across Germany, Belgium, France, and Sweden. Includes secondments at industrial partners.
Research Engineer in Smart Grid and EV Integration
Golden, CO, United States
Research engineer position at the National Renewable Energy Laboratory (NREL) focused on grid integration of distributed energy resources and electric vehicles. Responsibilities include modeling, simulation, hardware-in-the-loop testing, and field deployment of smart charging systems and vehicle-to-grid technologies.
Zuckerman STEM Postdoctoral Scholars (US/Canadian Researchers)
Multiple universities, Israel
Twelve postdoctoral scholarships for US and Canadian researchers to join Israeli universities (Ariel, Bar-Ilan, BGU, Haifa, HUJI, Technion, TAU, Weizmann). Generously funded, covering all research areas in science, technology, engineering, and mathematics including energy. Start date October 2026 (early start from June 1, 2026 possible). PhD must be submitted by October 1, 2026. Check website for 2026-27 application opening.
Faculty Position in Renewable Energy Systems and Water Harvesting
Benguerir, Morocco
Full-time permanent faculty position (Assistant/Associate Professor) in the Energy4Water (E4W) program at Mohammed VI Polytechnic University. Lead research on renewable energy-driven atmospheric water harvesting using condensation and sorption processes, metal-organic frameworks (MOFs), and field trials in Moroccan conditions. Responsibilities include publishing, teaching, and supervising MSc and PhD students.
Blaustein Postdoctoral Fellowship — Desert Solar Energy Research
Sede Boqer (Negev Desert), Israel
Ben-Gurion University's Jacob Blaustein Center for Scientific Cooperation awards 4-5 international postdoctoral fellowships annually at the Blaustein Institutes for Desert Research (BIDR) in Sede Boqer. Research areas include high-concentration photovoltaics, solar thermal, desalination, and sustainable desert systems. Two tiers: Blaustein Fellow ($30,800/year) and Distinguished Blaustein Fellow ($36,250/year + airfare + housing). PhD must be awarded within the last 5 years.
Postdoctoral Fellowship in Energy and Sustainability (SAERI/IES)
Rehovot, Israel
The Weizmann Institute Sustainability and Energy Research Initiative awards up to 3 postdoctoral fellowships annually for outstanding international researchers. Research spans solar energy utilization, photovoltaics, electrocatalysis, heat-to-electric conversion, and climate dynamics across Chemistry, Physics, and Life Sciences departments. Two-year fellowship (11,500 NIS/month + $2,425/year travel allowance) with possible third year at any institution worldwide. Applicants must first secure a Weizmann host researcher.