Posting number: 2026-05123
Department: University of Hawai'i at Manoa - SOEST - Hawai'i Natural Energy Institute
Job classification: GRADUATE ASSISTANT
Posting type: Open
Categories: Education, Higher Education
Title: Graduate Assistant
Position Number: 0000GA11
Hiring Unit: Hawai’i Natural Energy Institute
Location: Manoa
Date Posted: October 1, 2026
Closing Date: Continuous – first review of applications begins October 9, 2026
Monthly Type: 11 Month
Full Time / Part Time: Part Time
Temporary / Permanent: Temporary
Other Conditions: Extramural funds. To begin approximately October 2026 or soon thereafter. Renewal of appointment is contingent upon availability of funds, program/operational needs and satisfactory performance.
Assist the Principal Investigator with the development, test, and evaluation of advanced grid architectures, new technologies and methods for the effective integration of renewable energy resources, and enhanced power system resilience, and optimization.
B. Sc. Or M.Sc. in Electrical Engineering or a related field. Prior admission to a graduate program in Electrical Engineering at the University of Hawai’i. Ability to work in research organizations and establish and maintain professional relationships with coworkers.
Proficiency in Python programming and an understanding of optimization algorithms.
Click on the “Apply” button on the top right corner of the screen to complete an application and attach the required documents: 1. cover letter indicating how you satisfy the minimum and desirable qualifications, 2. current curriculum vitae, 3. statement of research interests, 4. names of three (3) professional references with contact information (including email addresses), and 5. official transcripts (copies accepted, however official transcripts will be required upon hire). Incomplete applications will not be considered and all documentation become the property of the University of Hawaii at Manoa. Note: If you have not applied for a position before using NEOGOV, you will need to create an account.
Inquiries: Dr. Saeed Sepasi at (808) 956-5873 or sepasi@hawaii.edu.
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