Two Postdoctoral Positions: Transportation and Electrical Engineering – 2025
Department: Civil and Environmental Engineering | Transportation Engineering
Department: Electrical and Computer Engineering | Power and Energy Systems
Description: Dr. Stephen Wong and Dr. Petr Musilek are recruiting two postdoctoral students to conduct
innovative research related to resilient transportation, EV integration to the grid, electrical grid resilience,
operational strategies for power systems at the University of Alberta to start in Fall 2025. Full funding will
be available for one year (ranging from $50,000 to $60,000), with a possibility for extension. Research will
be conducted as part of Resilient & Clean Energy Systems (RCES) for the theme on “Clean Transportation
through Electrification.”
Qualifications
Both Positions
- Excellent written and oral communication skills including technical writing experience
- Demonstrated ability to write and publish journal articles, reports, and other deliverables
- Demonstrated ability to write, modify, and understand Python
Position #1: Advised by Dr. Wong - Ph.D. in Civil and Environmental Engineering or related engineering discipline
- Background and research experience in electric vehicles, agent-based modelling, power systems,
grid resilience, charging infrastructure, evacuations, active transportation, and/or allocation models
Position #2: Advised by Dr. Musilek - Ph.D. in Electrical Engineering, Computer Engineering, or related engineering discipline
- Background and research experience in advanced power systems, energy management, electrical
operations strategies, charging infrastructure, grid resilience, electric vehicles, and/or
computational intelligence methodologies - Those who are underrepresented in engineering are especially encouraged to apply.
Application Process
All interested applicants must fill out this form (https://forms.gle/7Z6BSsmpTN5DSrBa8) with the
following information to be considered. - A current CV
- A cover letter detailing research experience and plans (2 pages)
- A published journal article
- Transcripts from MSc/PhD
All applications are due by May 30, 2025. Top candidates will be interviewed via a video call.
NOTE: Submissions via email will be disregarded.
About
Dr. Stephen Wong
Dr. Stephen Wong is an Assistant Professor in the Department of Civil and Environmental Engineering at
the University of Alberta and leads the Resilient and Sustainable Mobility and Evacuation (RESUME) Group.
Dr. Wong’s research focuses on the intersection of disasters/emergencies, decision-making, and
transportation and works to create more resilient, environmentally friendly, and equitable transportation
systems. Dr. Wong is actively involved in multiple committees at the Transportation Research Board, the
International Association for Fire Safety Science, and the Society for Fire Protection Engineers related to
research and practice in resilience, disasters, and human behaviour. Dr. Wong has completed and
continues to work on a number of research projects related to resilient and sustainable topics including
evacuations, shared mobility, smart charging for electric vehicles, power outages, and resilience hubs.
Dr. Petr Musilek
Dr. Petr Musilek is a Professor in the Department of Electrical and Computer Engineering at the University
of Alberta and the Associate Dean for Research Operations in the Faculty of Engineering. Dr. Musilek’s
energy-related research focuses on the use of ICT to support the design and operation of future electric
power grids. He studies the integration of renewables and distributed energy resources (DER) in power
systems, concentrating on energy management of grid-connected photovoltaic (PV) systems, battery
energy storage systems (BESS), and electric vehicles. He also examines how weather impacts the energy
production and consumption patterns, and the characteristics and integrity of the power delivery
infrastructure (dynamic thermal rating, ice accretion). To deal with the complexity and uncertainty of
modern distributed energy systems, he often employs high-performance computing and methods of
computational intelligence, including machine learning, neural networks, fuzzy systems, evolutionary
computing, and swarm systems. He is a registered Professional Engineer in Alberta (APEGA), and a Senior
Member of IEEE.
Resilient and Sustainable Mobility and Evacuation (RESUME) Group
The RESUME Group is a collaborative collection of researchers and students at the University of Alberta
working to build more resilient and sustainable transportation systems in Canada and beyond. To tackle
both the cause and effect of climate change, the Group employs a mixed-method research approach and
brings together diverse fields of engineering, social science, and public policy to guide governments and
practitioners in decision-making, planning, and preparedness. The Group is committed to compassionate
research, collaboration, and mentorship that promotes diversity and inclusion at our university and in the
communities we serve. The RESUME Group has seven current or incoming graduate students and three
current undergraduate students. The majority of students are from traditionally underrepresented groups in
engineering. https://www.wong-stephen.com/resumegroup
ENergy digiTizAtIon Lab (ENTAIL)
The ENTAIL Research Group at the University of Alberta focuses on the digitization of electrical energy
systems across all levels of the modern power grid. Our work bridges edge-level IoT devices—enabling real-
time sensing and control—with cloud-based platforms that manage and analyze the vast data streams
produced by smart grids. Our mission is to develop intelligent, resilient, and sustainable energy solutions
that support Canada’s energy transition and global climate goals. We explore innovations in smart grid
automation, AI-based forecasting, and decentralized energy management, working closely with utilities,
industry partners, and communities. ENTAIL brings together expertise in electrical engineering, data
science, and systems design. The group emphasizes inclusive mentorship, interdisciplinary collaboration,
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and practical impact. We support a number of graduate students, undergraduate researchers, many from
traditionally underrepresented backgrounds in engineering. https://entail.group/
University of Alberta
The University of Alberta is one of Canada’s top universities and among the world’s leading public research-
intensive universities, with a reputation for excellence across the humanities, sciences, creative arts,
business, engineering, and health sciences. With over 100 years of history and 250,000 alumni, the U of A is
known globally for equipping graduates with the knowledge and skills to be tomorrow’s leaders. Home to
nearly 40,000 students, including more than 7,000 international students from over 150 countries, the U of
A fosters a supportive and multicultural atmosphere within a vibrant research environment. The U of A is
located in Edmonton, Alberta, a dynamic city with one million residents and the major hub for Alberta’s
thriving energy industry.
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