The Shin Group at MIT is currently seeking motivated postdoctoral associates and graduate students to join their team starting in Fall 2026. The group focuses on applying advanced optimization and modeling methods to solve critical challenges in the energy sector.
Postdoctoral Associate & Graduate Student Positions at Shin Group, MIT
Overview
- Organization: Shin Group @ MIT
- Location: MIT, Cambridge, MA
- Focus Areas: Energy domain, power grid operations, market design, and data center modeling.
- Application Status: Rolling basis (until positions are filled).
Research Areas & Projects
The group works on several high-impact projects designed to advance energy system efficiency and reliability:
| Project Area | Focus Description |
|---|---|
| Grid Optimization | GPU-accelerated solvers for DERMS and system planning. |
| Data Center Operations | Fast time-scale load modeling (seconds to minutes). |
| Energy Storage | Quantifying the reliability benefits of long-duration storage. |
| Market Design | Improving price causation given data center growth. |
| Demand Response | Positioning flexible load assets in energy portfolios. |
Eligibility & Qualifications
Postdoctoral Associates
- Degree: Ph.D. (completed by start date) in Engineering, Operations Research, Optimization, Applied Mathematics, or a related field.
- Background: Proficiency in mathematical modeling, mathematical optimization, systems engineering, control, power/energy systems, or operations research.
- Skills: Ability to effectively communicate and engage with industry partners and practitioners.
Graduate Students
- Requirement: Must be current or incoming MIT graduate students in:
- Chemical Engineering or other engineering departments.
- Operations Research Center (ORC).
- Computational Science and Engineering (CSE).
- Institute for Data, Systems, and Society (IDSS).
How to Apply
- For Postdoctoral Candidates: Email a CV, a brief research statement, and the names of 2–3 references to sushin@mit.edu with the subject line: “Postdoctoral Application.”
- For Incoming/First-year Graduate Students: Email Prof. Shin (sushin@mit.edu) with a CV and a brief description of your research interests to schedule a meeting.
- For Prospective Graduate Students: Please apply directly to one of the relevant MIT graduate programs listed in the qualifications section.
Note: Applications for postdoctoral positions are reviewed on a rolling basis until the positions are filled. There is no fixed deadline provided.
