64 Postdoctoral Fellowship at Oak Ridge National Laboratory, United States

The Manufacturing Energy Efficiency Research & Analysis (MEERA) Group in the Manufacturing Science Division (MSD) at Oak Ridge National Laboratory (ORNL) is seeking applicants for a postdoctoral research associate position in energy efficiency and decarbonization for the industry sector. This position augments ORNL’s industrial energy efficiency and decarbonization team, which operates in support of DOE’s Better Plants and Better Climate Challenge programs. The mission of the MEERA group is to research, analyze, and disseminate knowledge on energy, carbon, water, and material efficiency in the manufacturing sector and to develop, deploy, and promote impactful practices, tools, and technologies. The MEERA group is a part of ORNL’s Manufacturing Science Division in the Energy Science and Technology Directorate.

We seek several Postdoctoral Research Associates to support research in the Biogeochemical Dynamics Group in the Environmental Sciences Division (ESD), Biological and Environmental Systems Science Directorate (BESSD) at ORNL. We are interested in qualified candidates who can apply their creativity and skills in aquatic biogeochemistry and/or ecology to advance a predictive understanding of how and why watershed hydro-biogeochemical processes (esp. stream metabolism) operate under a range of hydrologic regimes and vary within and across stream networks that drain heterogeneous land covers. The candidates will work with world-leading biogeochemical experimental and field researchers and modelers to support the Watershed Dynamics and Evolution Science Focus Area (https://wade.ornl.gov/).

We are seeking a skilled postdoctoral research associate who will focus on computational studies, including classical atomistic modeling and first-principles calculations, of ion solvation structure and electrodeposition process at nonaqueous and aqueous interfaces. This position is within the Energy Storage and Conversion Group (ESCG) in the Chemical Sciences Division (CSD), Physical Sciences Directorate (PSD) at Oak Ridge National Laboratory (ORNL) and will involve collaborations with scientists/team members from an Energy Earthshot Research Center (EERC) team within and outside of ORNL. Potential candidates are expected to contribute to developing methods to perform computational simulations to study ion solvation structure in various liquid medium and at the interfaces. The successful candidate will join a large diverse team with a background in physics, materials, and chemistry. Close collaboration with experimental colleagues is expected.

We are seeking a Postdoctoral Research Associate who will support the Computational and Predictive Biology Group in the Biosciences Division (BSD), Biological and Environmental Systems Sciences (BESSD) at Oak Ridge National Laboratory (ORNL).  The Biosciences Division is focused on advancing science and technology to better understand complex biological systems and their relationship with the environment. BSD has expertise and special facilities in genomics, computational systems biology, microbiology, microbial ecology, biophysics, and structural biology. Computational systems biology research includes methods development and use to analyze large scale omics, greenhouse, field, and clinical datasets to derive insights and hypotheses suitable for further experimental validation and to improve researchers’ ability to further advance understanding of biological systems.

A postdoctoral research associate position is available immediately for candidates interested in and capable of performing leading-edge computational science research and development with a focus on quantum computing for fluid dynamics applications. Areas of specific interest include use of high-performance computing and quantum hardware stacks for developing quantum algorithms to solve fluid dynamics problems. This position will reside in the Advanced Computing for Life Sciences and Engineering Group within the Science Engagement section of NCCS. Members of the Advanced Computing for Life Sciences and Engineering Group within the Scientific Engagement Section partners with HPC and data analytics users in climate science, geophysics, biology, biomedical sciences, and engineering to enable, promote and optimize the use of, and to maximize the benefits of using the world class facilities provided by NCCS. Members of the group liaise with and represent users and user applications within NCCS, carry out independent research, and provide broad expertise, technical input and service within the division to assist in strategic decision making, future system and infrastructure development, procurement and deployment, and to further the mission of NCCS and Oak Ridge National Laboratory.

We are seeking a Postdoctoral Research Associate who will focus on advanced manufacturing of relevant materials for nuclear fuel.  This position resides in the Advanced Fuel Fabrication and Instrumentation Group in the Nuclear Energy and Fuel Cycle Division, Fusion and Fission Energy and Science Directorate at Oak Ridge National Laboratory (ORNL).  

The AFFI Group fabricates advanced nuclear materials and composite nuclear fuel forms to support a range of reactor applications. A primary research thrust is understanding how processing variables, composite architecture, and service conditions (e.g., corrosion, temperature, radiation) affect the structure, chemistry, and mechanical properties of these fuels and materials.  As part of the research team, you will investigate powder-based additive manufacturing processes such as laser powder bed fusion, for fabrication of relevant nuclear materials, including Fe- and Ni-based alloys. The candidate will be expected to design a study to document the processing behavior of desired alloys by additive manufacturing, characterize the resulting macro and microstructures, and coordinate applicable performance testing, e.g., mechanical testing, corrosion analysis, etc., with other groups. Metrics for success will include scientific output, disseminating results at national and international conferences and other technical meetings, and delivering on programmatic milestones.

The Manufacturing Energy Efficiency Research & Analysis (MEERA) Group, housed within the Manufacturing Science Division (MSD), Energy Science and Technology Directorate (ESTD) at the Oak Ridge National Laboratory (ORNL) is currently seeking to fill a position for a Postdoctoral Research Associate. This role entails engaging in research within the domains of renewable energy and the implementation of clean energy technologies on-site, along with their associated supportive technologies (such as solar photovoltaics, solar thermal systems, wind power, renewable fuels, geothermal solutions, battery storage, thermal storage, and industrial heat pumps). The role also involves research and analysis of technologies and practices for increasing the energy efficiency of the industrial sectors. The primary objective is the direct reduction of greenhouse gas (GHG) emissions within the industrial sector.

The Manufacturing Energy Efficiency Research & Analysis (MEERA) Group at ORNL is seeking a Postdoctoral Research Associate to engage in research and technical support for industrial decarbonization workforce development. The ideal candidate should have a strong background in mechanical engineering, industrial energy systems, renewable energy, decarbonization, or other related fields. They should also possess experience in industrial workforce development and technical training.

The Grid Systems Hardware (GSH) Group at the Oak Ridge National Laboratory (ORNL) is actively seeking applicants for a postdoctoral research associate position to conduct research on futuristic power electronic systems and integration for the grid. The successful candidates should be capable of developing innovative solutions for futuristic power electronic converters and controls and validating them through experimental prototypes. For this, the candidate is expected to have a good understanding of the requirements of power electronic systems from components to systems, and embedded controllers. Experience in evaluating converter topologies, developing control algorithms, and writing controller code is expected.

This position seeks to fill a research role in chemical processes and energy systems with an expert in computational modeling and simulation theory and application. Preference is given to candidates with expertise in the modeling and cost and environmental impacts analysis of chemical processes and systems over a wide range of scales. The successful candidate will work closely with experimental teams and perform the modeling and analysis tasks independently. Experience with commercial chemical process simulation software (Aspen Plus, CHEMCAD, etc.) and life cycle and sustainability assessment software (SimaPro or OpenLCA) will all be considered favorably. Direct experience modeling semi-continuous or continuous flow biochemical/chemical/electrochemical reactors and working knowledge of both finite volume and finite element methods will be a positive.

The Manufacturing Energy Efficiency Research & Analysis (MEERA) Group, housed within the Manufacturing Science Division (MSD), Energy Science and Technology Directorate (ESTD) at the Oak Ridge National Laboratory (ORNL) is currently seeking to fill a position for a Postdoctoral Research Associate. The role entails contributing to MEERA group’s mission of disseminating knowledge on energy, carbon, water, and material efficiency in the manufacturing sector and develop, deploy, and promote impactful practices, tools, and technologies. The ideal candidate should have a strong background in mechanical engineering, industrial energy systems, renewable energy, decarbonization, or other related fields. The candidate will play a crucial role in the planning, execution, and optimization of our technical assistance program for energy intensive industries (iron & steel, food, pulp & paper, chemicals, nonferrous metals, and nonmetallic minerals). The primary objective of the energy intensive industries (EIIs) program is to engage with manufacturers from energy-intensive industrial sectors to better understand their specific needs and issues in implementing energy efficiency and decarbonization activities. The candidate will work closely with program allies, subject matter experts and technical trade associations to ensure successful delivery of technical assistance to energy intensive manufacturing participants.

We are seeking a postdoctoral associate who will focus on high magnetic field processing and advanced characterization of ferrous and aluminum alloys with the aim of understanding the fundamental mechanisms governing the thermodynamic and kinetic processes during heat treatment in applied magnetic fields. The primary project consists of a multidisciplinary, multiinstituitional consortium funded by the Advanced Materials and Manufacturing Technologies Office (AMMTO) (formerly AMO) at the Department of Energy (DOE). This position resides in the Alloy Behavior and Design (ABAD) Group in the Materials Science and Technology Division (MSTD), Physical Sciences Directorate (PSD) at Oak Ridge National Laboratory (ORNL).

We are seeking a Human-Centered Design Postdoctoral Research Associate who will focus on quantifying and improving human interaction with manufacturing systems and digital aids for manufacturing processes.  This position resides in the Manufacturing Systems Design Group in the Manufacturing Sciences Division of the Energy Science and Technology Directorate at Oak Ridge National Laboratory (ORNL).  

As part of our research team, you will quantify the current complexity of interactions and information flow, to inform the design of next generation interfacing between human, manufacturing systems, and digital tools. It is critical to understand the sensing and metrics needed to enable better CAM workflows, operator strategies and redesign efforts for the newest convergent manufacturing systems. This work will ultimately result in exploration of Human-AI interactions for both operators and designers in manufacturing contexts.

The Applied Research in Mobility Systems (ARMS) group within the Buildings and Transportation Science Division (BTSD) at the Oak Ridge National Laboratory (ORNL) is seeking applicants for the position of Postdoctoral Research Associate.  The Applied Research in Mobility Systems group focuses on accelerating the development of advanced vehicles and complex mobility systems through advances in connected and autonomous vehicle technologies, communications, systems integration, simulation frameworks, and decision science.  The objective of the hiring group is to provide leadership in advanced mobility systems decision science, transportation infrastructure deployment roadmaps, development of national transportation systems decarbonization (through electrification) blueprints, associated hardware-in-the-loop research, and simulation frameworks, to accelerate the development of transportation technologies from component-level to full vehicle and ultimately to system applications.

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We are seeking a Postdoctoral Research Associate who will support the Biostatistics and Multiscale Systems in the Computational Sciences & Engineering Division (CSED), Computing & Computational Sciences Directorate (CCSD) at Oak Ridge National Laboratory (ORNL) in Advanced Computing. The candidate will work in a collaborative research and development environment focusing on biostatistics, artificial intelligence (AI) and machine learning (ML). We are specifically seeking a candidate with solid experience with handling multimodal healthcare data. The position requires innovative thinking to design and implement statistical, AI and ML algorithmic solutions to real world problems in healthcare and biomedical research.

We are seeking a Postdoctoral Research Associate who will support the Composites Innovation Group in the Manufacturing Science Division (MSD), Energy Science and Technology (ESTD) at Oak Ridge National Laboratory (ORNL) is seeking a Postdoctoral Research Associate to support the composite manufacturing technologies through machine learning and physics-based simulations, specifically finite element analysis (FEA) for polymer composites. The candidate will also focus on developing a manufacturing process optimization framework for polymer composites through physics-based simulations, sensors from machines, and artificial intelligence.

We are seeking a Postdoctoral Research Associate who will support the Composites Innovation Group in the Manufacturing Science Division (MSD), Energy Science and Technology (ESTD) at Oak Ridge National Laboratory (ORNL). The candidate will focus on developing a manufacturing process optimization framework for polymer composites through computational fluid dynamics (CFD) and finite element analysis (FEA). The work will also involve sensor data analysis from composite manufacturing equipment. Our research division carries out high quality R&D focused on the strategic composite material needs of the aerospace, automotive, and marine/shipbuilding industries as well as trending areas of international composite research in material science, mechanical and chemical engineering, and automation. The successful candidate will conduct research in the area of polymer composite manufacturing, specifically on the process optimization for the advancement of current manufacturing technologies, the development of the optimization framework, and the implementation of new optimization technologies.

The Building Equipment Research Group in the Buildings and Transportation Science Division (BTSD) at Oak Ridge National Laboratory (ORNL) is seeking qualified candidates to fill a Postdoctoral researcher position. The work in this group supports the U.S. DOE Building Technology Office, Geothermal Technology Office, and other customers by developing state-of-the-art building equipment for energy efficiency, equipment-to-grid integration, and improved life cycle climate performance.

We are seeking for a Postdoctoral Research Associate who will support the Building Envelope Materials Research (BEMR) Group in the Building Technologies Research and Integration Center at Oak Ridge National Laboratory (ORNL). BEMR research supports the U.S. DOE Building Technologies Office and other customers by developing state-of-the-art and cost-effective tools and components that make new and existing buildings energy efficient, low carbon, durable, comfortable, and grid interactive.

We are seeking a Postdoctoral Research Associate who will focus on employing advanced characterization techniques, predominantly atomic force microscopy (AFM), to enhance our understanding of the interactions between pathogens, microorganisms, and functionalized interfaces. Your research will provide valuable insights into materials that either mitigate or amplify biofouling and pathogen adhesion, aiding in preparation for future biological threats like the COVID-19 pandemic. This position is located within the Functional Atomic Force Microscopy Group in the Nanomaterials Characterization Section at the Center for Nanophase Materials Sciences (CNMS), Physical Science Directorate (PSD) at Oak Ridge National Laboratory (ORNL).

A postdoctoral research associate position is available immediately for candidates interested in and capable of performing leading-edge computational science research and development with a focus on computational imaging. Areas of specific interest include use of high-performance computing for imaging-based machine learning applications. This position will reside in the Advanced Computing for Life Sciences and Engineering Group within the Science Engagement section of NCCS. Members of the Advanced Computing for Life Sciences and Engineering Group within the Scientific Engagement Section partners with HPC and data analytics users in climate science, geophysics, biology, biomedical sciences, and engineering to enable, promote and optimize the use of, and to maximize the benefits of using the world class facilities provided by NCCS. Members of the group liaise with and represent users and user applications within NCCS, carry out independent research, and provide broad expertise, technical input, and service within the division to assist in strategic decision making, future system and infrastructure development, procurement, and deployment, and to further the mission of NCCS and Oak Ridge National Laboratory.

The Biosciences Division (http://www.ornl.gov/sci/ees/bsd/) of ORNL has an opening for a plant biologist (Postdoctoral Research Associate, Plant Synthetic Biology) to work on plant biosystems design and genetic improvement of bioenergy crops. This research is supported by the Secure Ecosystem Engineering and Design Science Focus Area (SEED SFA) (https://seed-sfa.ornl.gov/) and the DOE Center for Bioenergy Innovation (CBI) (https://cbi.ornl.gov/). In this position, the postdoctoral researcher will work in close collaboration with a diverse team of scientists to perform the following research tasks: 1) Engineering of plant hosts for regulating associated microbes, 2) engineering of plant-based biosensors for detecting microbes, 3) multi-gene engineering in plants, and 4) new plant synthetic biology tool development.

We are seeking a Postdoctoral Research Associate who will focus on developing an understanding of how physical and chemical features of material interfaces influence surface recognition, attachment, and persistence of viruses, bacteria, and fungi.  You will characterize and quantify attachment and development of select agents on nanostructured and chemically modified surfaces and assess changes in morphology and physiology using optical microscopy, expression profiles, and molecular genetics.  This position resides in the Molecular and Cellular Imaging Group in the Biosciences Division, Biological and Environmental System Sciences Directorate (BESSD) at Oak Ridge National Laboratory (ORNL) and is part of a broader interdisciplinary effort at the Laboratory.

The Transportation Analytics & Decision Sciences (TADS) Group within the Buildings and Transportation Science Division (BTSD), Energy Science and Technology Directorate (ESTD) at the Oak Ridge National Laboratory is seeking applicants for a Postdoc Researcher in transportation analysis and modeling. The TADS Group assists the U.S. Department of Energy (DOE), Department of Transportation (DOT), and other federal agencies in developing solutions to national transportation problems. TADS researchers conduct spatial and statistical analyses, build applications and models, and carry out engineering and economic analyses of issues pertaining to the transportation sector. This position will primarily support a multi-disciplinary effort that heavily focuses on freight and passenger transportation systems, estimation of fuel consumption, modeling, big data analysis, as well as developing data tools.

We are seeking a Postdoctoral Research Associate who will contribute to the development of modeling framework and support process development for metal additive manufacturing (AM) processes. This position resides in the Computational Sciences and Engineering Division (CSED) at Oak Ridge National Laboratory (ORNL). CSED focuses on transdisciplinary computational science and analytics at scale to enable scientific discovery across the physical sciences, engineered systems, and biomedicine and health. It provides foundations and advances in quantum information sciences to enable quantum computers, devices, and networked systems. It develops community applications, data assets, and technologies and provides assurance to build knowledge and impact in novel, crosscut-science outcomes.

The MMD group is responsible for the design and development of basic numerical algorithms and analysis necessary for simulating and understanding complex, multi-scale systems. The group is part of the Mathematics in Computation (MiC) Section of the Computer Science and Mathematics (CSM) Division. CSM delivers fundamental and applied research capabilities in a wide range of areas, including applied mathematics and computer science, experimental computing systems, scalable algorithms and systems, artificial intelligence and machine learning, data management, workflow systems, analysis and visualization technologies, programming systems and environments, and system science and engineering.  

The MMD group is responsible for the design and development of basic numerical algorithms and analysis necessary for simulating and understanding complex, multi-scale systems. The group is part of the Mathematics in Computation (MiC) Section of the Computer Science and Mathematics (CSM) Division. CSM delivers fundamental and applied research capabilities in a wide range of areas, including applied mathematics and computer science, experimental computing systems, scalable algorithms and systems, artificial intelligence and machine learning, data management, workflow systems, analysis and visualization technologies, programming systems and environments, and system science and engineering.  

Oak Ridge National Laboratory is the largest US Department of Energy science and energy laboratory, conducting basic and applied research to deliver transformative solutions to compelling problems in energy and security. We are seeking a Postdoctoral Research Associate who will support the Integrative Microbiomics Group in the Biosciences Division at Oak Ridge National Laboratory (ORNL) in the area of microbial ecology and metagenomics. associate in the area of microbial ecology and metagenomics. You will join international and interdisciplinary teams of investigators passionate about understanding the ecology of soil and plant associated microbial communities as well as their responses to various anthropogenically induced change (climate, contaminants, land use, etc) accross multiple ecosystems. Specifically, you will focus on projects to understand microbial interactions and functions through the application of state of the art  metagenomics approaches to investigate the effects of environmental change in boreal peat ecosystems as part of the SPRUCE project (https://mnspruce.ornl.gov/).

In this role, you will work with groups across the lab to develop new machine learning models and software for scale-bridging and physics coupling in Multiscale and Multiphysics simulation codes. Applications will include working with a multi-institution team creating a suite of high-fidelity codes for floating offshore wind energy that incorporates the microscale (e.g., floating wind turbines, platforms, and mooring systems), mesoscale (e.g., regional weather dynamics), and the global/climate scales to create data-driven surrogate models that are computationally efficient and able to explore parameter spaces and time horizons not accessible with high-fidelity models. In partnership with subject matter experts, you will create new closure models for atmospheric turbulence and other key phenomena in atmospheric flows to enable model coupling. The models you develop will leverage exascale-computing power to help create a new understanding of the floating offshore wind energy system, including how climate change will impact offshore wind resources, the physics of floating wind farm and turbine wake dynamics, and the loads and dynamics of floating wind turbines during operational and extreme events. In addition, you will partner with a team of experts to develop and deploy machine learning models for closure modeling in large-scale Multiphysics simulations using Computational Fluid Dynamics (CFD), Magnetohydrodynamics (MHD), Electromagnetics, and Plasma Physics for other problems in the national interest.

We are seeking a candidate with a background in physical metallurgy of ferrous metals, electrical steels, and magnetic materials with the opportunity to apply these physical metallurgy principles to the processing science of ferrous metals on various advanced manufacturing (AM) technologies such as powder bed fusion and directed energy deposition manufacturing. The candidate will aid staff in conducting high quality research on ferrous metal components fabricated via AM with respect to process-microstructure-property relationships. A background in processing and characterization of materials, and physical metallurgy is preferred. Strong communication and program management skills are required. This position resides in the Deposition Science and Technology Group at the Manufacturing Demonstration Facility (MDF) in the Manufacturing Sciences Division (MSD), Energy Sciences and Technology Directorate (ESTD) at Oak Ridge National Laboratory (ORNL).

We are seeking a Postdoctoral Research Associate who will support the Deposition Science and Technology Group in the Manufacturing Science Division (MSD), Energy Science and Technology Directorate (ESTD) at Oak Ridge National Laboratory (ORNL). The Postdoctoral Research Associate will contribute to the development of modeling frameworks and support process development for advanced manufacturing of near net shape parts from powder feedstock (e.g., binder jet additive manufacturing (AM), powder metallurgy hot isostatic pressing (PM-HIP), etc.).  A strong background in mechanical behavior of materials is required.  Demonstrated experience in the implementation of nonlinear constitutive models in commercial finite element (FE) codes is required.  You will be expected to collaborate with research staff and industry partners focused on experimental materials processing via binder jet AM and PM-HIP, and to assist with process optimization through computational modeling.

The Diffraction Group in the Neutron Scattering Division (NSD) at Oak Ridge National Laboratory (ORNL) has an immediate opening for a Postdoctoral Research Associate in macromolecular X-ray and neutron crystallography and neutron vibrational spectroscopy to investigate the structure-dynamics-function relationships of enzymes and enzyme-ligand complexes involved in disease, including proteases from RNA viruses such as HIV-1, SARS-CoV-2, norovirus, and dengue fever virus. In this position, you will be expected to contribute to the development of methodology for investigating the structure and dynamics of enzymes involved in disease using X-ray diffraction, neutron diffraction, inelastic neutron scattering and molecular simulations and will participate in structure-assisted drug design utilizing standard approaches, VR and AI tools in collaboration with computational scientists. You will join a multi-disciplinary research team that is developing and applying isotopic labeling, neutron diffraction and scattering techniques to understand and control the structure, function, and dynamics of drug targets. As an ORNL postdoctoral fellow you will have access to state-of-the-art facilities for isotopic labeling, biophysical characterization, and X-ray diffraction, as well as access to world class facilities for neutron diffraction and scattering, and molecular simulations. The position will allow the postdoctoral scientist to develop expertise, broaden experience and interact with a diverse set of scientists working at the ORNL’s neutron, nanomaterial science and high-performance computing facilities.

We are seeking a Postdoctoral Research Associate who will support the Quantum Computing and Sensing Group in the Computational Science and Engineering Division (CSED), Computing and Computational Sciences Directorate (CCSD) at Oak Ridge National Laboratory (ORNL).

This postdoctoral position is in the Electrification and Energy Infrastructure Division, and research will primarily be conducted at ORNL’s Grid Research, Integration & Deployment Center (GRID-C). The successful candidate will collaborate with staff across ORNL and will be expected to communicate at conferences and project review meetings and interface with scientists at other national labs, industry, and universities. These research areas are aligned with the U.S. Department of Energy (DOE) Office of Vehicle Technologies and other DOE programs.

We are seeking a Postdoctoral Research Associate who will work in the Chemical Separations Group in the Chemical Sciences Division, Physical Sciences Directorate at Oak Ridge National Laboratory (ORNL). Under general supervision, the researcher will focus on studies of soft- and hard-matter interfaces driven far from equilibrium using time-resolved surface spectroscopies and related microscopies. The researcher will contribute to the development of new instrumentation to understand the flow of energy in complex systems as a part of recently funded DOE centers located at ORNL.

The Energy Storage and Conversion Manufacturing Group in the Electrification Section of the Energy Science and Technology Directorate at Oak Ridge National Laboratory (ORNL) is seeking applicants to advance science and technology in the areas of electrochemical energy conversion including low temperature fuel cells and electrolyzers. The main focus of this Postdoctoral Research Associate position will be development of novel, environmental methods for recycling PGM: mainly Ir, Pt and Ru.

Selection will be based on qualifications, relevant experience, technical skills, and education. The chosen candidate is expected to develop and execute research projects on PGM recycling, and synthesis of novel PGM electrocatalysts using recycled precursors. This position resides in the Department of Energy (DOE) Battery Manufacturing R&D Facility (BMF) at ORNL (Knoxville, TN, USA).

This position is in the Electrification and Energy Infrastructures Division, and research will primarily be conducted at ORNL’s Grid Research, Integration & Deployment Facility (GRID). These research areas are aligned with U.S. Department of Energy (DOE) HFTO and other DOE programs.

We are seeking a Postdoctoral Research Associate who will support the Carbon and Composites Group in the Chemical Sciences Division, Physical Sciences Directorate at Oak Ridge National Laboratory (ORNL).  

We are seeking a Postdoctoral Research Associate who will support the Carbon and Composites Group in the Chemical Sciences Division, Physical Sciences Directorate at Oak Ridge National Laboratory (ORNL).  

As a U.S. Department of Energy (DOE) Office of Science national laboratory, ORNL has an extraordinary 80-year history of solving the nation’s biggest problems. We have a dedicated and creative staff of over 6,000 people! Our vision for diversity, equity, inclusion, and accessibility (DEIA) is to cultivate an environment and practices that foster diversity in ideas and in the people across the organization, as well as to ensure ORNL is recognized as a workplace of choice. These elements are critical for enabling the execution of ORNL’s broader mission to accelerate scientific discoveries and their translation into energy, environment, and security solutions for the nation.

We are seeking a Postdoctoral Research Associate who will support the Chemical Separations Group in the Chemical Sciences Division, Physical Sciences Directorate at Oak Ridge National Laboratory (ORNL). The chosen candidate will be responsible for designing, synthesizing, characterizing, and testing novel organic ligands and functional materials in the separation of cations (e.g., lanthanides) and anions (e.g., PFAS, chromate, arsenate, etc.).

We are seeking a Postdoctoral Research Associate to work as part of our Computational Astrophysics team. In this role, you will focus on state-of-the-art simulations for core-collapse supernovae, developing the next-generation of simulation code and analysis tools while analyzing the results of current simulations. You will work alongside a dedicated team of researchers, both at Oak Ridge National Laboratory (ORNL) and as part of the multi-institutional Flash-X team and have the opportunity to share your results with the scientific community. This position resides in the Nuclear, Particle, and Astrophysics Group of the Oak Ridge Leadership Computing Facility at Oak Ridge National Laboratory (ORNL) and is part of the Exascale Astrophysics for FRIB (Facility of Rare IsotopeBemas) project supported by the DOE Scientific Discovery through Advanced Computing (SciDAC) program.

Join Oak Ridge National Laboratory (ORNL), the preeminent science and energy laboratory under the US Department of Energy, as a Postdoctoral Research Associate. ORNL is committed to conducting cutting-edge research that tackles crucial challenges in energy and security. The Integrated Building Performance and Analysis (IBDA) group, at the forefront of developing pioneering approaches for residential and commercial whole-building energy performance and systems integration, is seeking a talented individual to contribute to their mission.

The Thermal Energy Storage Group in the Buildings and Transportation Science Division (BTSD), Energy Science and Technology Directorate (ESTD) at Oak Ridge National Laboratory (ORNL) is seeking qualified candidates to fill the Postdoctoral Research Associate position. The work in this group supports the U.S. DOE Building Technology Office, Geothermal Technology Office, and other customers by developing state-of-the-art building equipment for energy efficiency, equipment-to-grid integration, and improved life cycle climate performance.

Oak Ridge National Laboratory has an exciting opportunity to develop novel machine learning capabilities for integrated modeling of fusion tokamak devices. The Power Exhaust and Particle Control (PE&PC) Group of the Fusion Energy Division aims to identify high performance plasma solutions that are compatible with the requirements for divertor control during long pulse operation, using synthetic edge diagnostics to combine simulation with experiment data analysis. The PE&PC group performs state-of-the-art simulations and collaborates with world-leading experiments on tokamak, stellarator, and linear plasma devices.

The selected candidate will apply plasma physics simulations of the tokamak core and pedestal using high performance computing resources and machine learning accelerated architecture. These simulations will inform integrated modeling for decision-ready tokamak pulse simulation to perform session planning of fusion experiments and simulated design of fusion reactors. Opportunities exist to participate in experiments at the DIII-D facility and to perform validation of physics code coupling. Machine learning techniques and statistical methods will be leveraged to build fast surrogate models that accelerate predictions of tokamak plasma scenarios.

Oak Ridge National Laboratory has an exciting opportunity to simulate the plasma boundary of fusion reactors and find solutions for divertor components and operating regimes that can the handle extreme power and particle loads. The Power Exhaust and Particle Control (PE&PC) Group of the Fusion Energy Division aims to identify solutions that are compatible with requirements of the divertor and core plasma during long pulse operation, including advanced concepts such as liquid metal plasma facing components. The PE&PC group performs simulations and collaborates on experiments on tokamak, stellarator, and linear plasma devices around the world.

We are seeking a Postdoctoral Research Associate with a strong background in organic chemistry for synthesis and characterization of deuterated lipids to study the structural properties of lipid nanoparticles (LNPs). In this role, you will work as part of an interdisciplinary team from different DOE National Laboratories and partner Universities that is funded by the DOE Biopreparedness Research Virtual Environment (BRaVE) initiative. You will contribute to a project that aims to develop an integrated platform for rapid characterization and analysis of LNPs to aid in RNA vaccine design. You will be responsible for synthesis of non-deuterated and/or deuterated lipids to support X-ray and neutron scattering measurements to provide insights into the structure of LPNs.  You will have the opportunity to work with a multidisciplinary team comprised of specialists in organic synthesis, structural biology, X-ray and neutron scattering, and computation. Our synthesis laboratory, located in the Center for Nanophase Materials Sciences, is equipped with state-of-the-art instrumentation including continuous flow reactors, nuclear magnetic resonance (NMR) spectroscopy, gas chromatography mass spectrometry (GCMS), etc., for synthesis and characterization. As part of our research team, you will be responsible for delivering high impact research results to advance the field of LPN research. You will design and execute laboratory experiments, analyze data, and publish results for the scientific community.

We are seeking a Postdoctoral Research Associate who will focus on powder metallurgy techniques, and advanced applications of metal powders to isotope production and additive manufacturing. This work supports the Stable Isotope Materials and Chemistry Group in the Enrichment Science and Engineering, which serves the nation by advancing enrichment technologies and providing enriched stable isotope products.  We lead the R&D and production process development for delivering stable isotopes for medical, industrial, and DOE mission critical applications. As part of our research team, you will work in the rapidly growing field of stable isotope enrichment with a focused group of scientists, engineers, and technicians on challenging, fast-paced technical projects and operations in support of the DOE Isotope Program.

The Fusion Technology Group of the Fusion Energy Division (FED) of the Oak Ridge National Laboratory (ORNL) is seeking a postdoctoral research associate to support the advancement of plasma heating, current drive, and integrated radio frequency (RF) technology development as part of programs supported by the U.S. DOE Office of Science Fusion Energy Sciences (FES) Program and other related public and private partnerships.

We are seeking a Postdoctoral Research Associate to help advance our understanding of quantum materials through experimental studies of bulk single crystals in our Correlated Quantum Materials Project. The position resides in the Correlated Electron Materials Group in the Materials Science and Technology Division, Physical Sciences Directorate at Oak Ridge National Laboratory (ORNL). This project uses crystal growth and physical property measurements to develop, understand, and control new and emerging quantum materials. Much of the work emphasizes magnetism and quasi-2D systems. Some aspects of the project directly address topology while others emphasize electron correlations, and the most interesting physics problems often involve an intersection of the two.

In this position, you will work as part of an interdisciplinary team to develop and adopt next-generation genome engineering tools for non-model fungal organisms to enable the genetic enhancement of desirable traits above their native capabilities insuring clean and sustainable manufacturing efficiencies. You will be expected to integrate with technical support staff, as well as expert collaborators in microbial engineering and synthetic biology at ORNL and at partner institutions. You will also design and execute laboratory experiments, analyze quantitative data, write, and communicate results to the scientific community.

We are seeking a Postdoctoral Research Associate who will support the Biostatistics and Biomedical Informatics Group in the Computational Sciences and Engineering Division, Computing and Computational Sciences Directorate at Oak Ridge National Laboratory (ORNL). The position will work as part of a crosscutting initiative for Enzyme Engineering funded by the ORNL Director’s Research and Development Program. The Enzyme Engineering Initiative is developing a high-throughput Design-Build-Test-Learn pipeline for engineering enzymes that catalyze reactions at materials interfaces.

We are seeking a Postdoctoral Research Associate who will support the Plant-Microbe Interfaces (PMI) Scientific Focus Area (pmi.ornl.gov), Molecular and Cellular Imaging Group in the Biosciences Division, Biological and Environmental System Sciences Directorate (BESSED) at Oak Ridge National Laboratory (ORNL). A major focus of the PMI project is to gain a deeper understanding of the diversity and functioning of mutually beneficial interactions between plants and microbes.  Plants are host to a diverse microbial community that resides within and on plant tissues. A key research emphasis within the project is on understanding the metabolic and molecular mechanisms underlying plant-microbe and microbe-microbe interactions in these complex ecosystems. To support this effort, an interdisciplinary group focuses on microbial isolation from rhizosphere samples, physiological characterization, image analysis, comparative genomics, plant-microbe model system development and experimentation for understanding physical and molecular mechanisms of microbe-microbe and plant-microbe interactions that influence microbial community structure and host plant physiology and phenotypes. 

We are seeking a Postdoctoral Research Scholar who will focus on understanding the growth mechanisms of 2D materials and other nanomaterials using both laser and chemical vapor deposition (CVD) synthesis and processing techniques coupled with in situ diagnostic methods to characterize both the growth environment and the emerging nanomaterial structure. This position resides in the Functional Hybrid Nanomaterials Group, Nanomaterials Synthesis Section, at the Center for Nanophase Materials Sciences (CNMS), Physical Sciences Directorate, Oak Ridge National Laboratory (ORNL).

As a postdoc, you will work within a research team that is focused on understanding and controlling the growth mechanisms of nanomaterials, bridging length scales from the nanoscale to the macroscale, and you will interact with other groups at the CNMS toward advancing autonomous synthesis. Several methods are employed, including traditional approaches such as CVD, but also novel, nonequilibrium approaches for bottom-up and top-down growth and doping, such as pulsed laser deposition (PLD) and laser processing within optical microscopy environments or within the TEM, where control over the kinetic energy of precursor species or pulsed photolytic processes are used to synthesize and process nanomaterials with metastable phases or states that are predicted to have novel functionalities.  The novel materials synthesized in this project will be collaboratively shared with a wide variety of microscopists, ultrafast spectroscopists, device experts, and quantum information scientists to explore their functionalities across a wide spectrum of capabilities being developed at ORNL.

The Multifunctional Equipment Integration Group in the Building and Transportation Science Division (BTSD) at Oak Ridge National Laboratory (ORNL) is seeking qualified candidates to fill a Postdoctoral Researcher position. The work in this group supports the U.S. DOE Building Technology Office and other customers by developing state-of-the-art building equipment for energy efficiency, equipment to grid integration, and improved life cycle climate performance.

We are seeking a Postdoctoral Research Associate who will be part of the Building Envelope Materials Research (BEMR) Group in the Building Technologies Research and Integration Center (BTRIC) at Oak Ridge National Laboratory (ORNL).  BEMR conducts research for the U.S. DOE Building Technologies Office and other customers that focuses on developing state-of-the-art and cost-effective building envelope technologies that make new and existing buildings energy efficient, low carbon, durable, comfortable, and grid interactive. The Postdoctoral Research Associate will work in multidisciplinary projects that integrate the expertise of researchers from BEMR and the Soft Matter Group in the Chemical Sciences Division at ORNL (https://www.ornl.gov/group/smg).  Projects include the development of polymeric foam insulation materials with very high effective thermal resistivity and polymeric facers for foam insulation materials.

We are seeking a Surface Science and Engineering Postdoctoral Research Associate who will focus on polymer surface characterization and treatment. This position resides in the Surface Engineering and Tribology Group in the Materials Structure and Processing Section, Materials Science and Technology Division (MSTD), Physical Science Directorate (PSD) at Oak Ridge National Laboratory (ORNL).  

As part of our team, you will work with ORNL’s world-class experts and have access to the state-of-the-art facilities to learn, grow, and make major contributions to the exciting research activities here. You will be primarily involved in polymer surface characterization and modifications, including but not limited to plasma treatment, as well as investigation and mitigation of adhesion and transfer of third-body material at contact interfaces under pressure and shear. Given that surface science and engineering truly is an interdisciplinary area, we’re looking for someone that will be open-minded in applying combined materials, chemical and mechanical technologies in collaborations with researchers from other groups, divisions, and outside partners. In addition to meeting project milestones and producing high impact publications, involvement in professional societies and contributions to local communities are also highly encouraged.

We are seeking a Postdoctoral Research Associate who will support the Deposition Science and Technology Group in the Manufacturing Science Division (MSD), Energy Science and Technology Directorate (ESTD) at Oak Ridge National Laboratory (ORNL).   The Postdoctoral Research Associate will contribute to the establishment of constitutive modeling frameworks and development of computationally efficient physics emulators. These analyses will be combined with experimental data and used towards the evaluation of additively manufactured and conventionally manufactured high temperature materials. A strong background in mechanical behavior of materials is required.  Demonstrated experience in the implementation of nonlinear constitutive models in commercial finite element (FE) codes is required.  Strong background with probability and statistics is required. You will be expected to collaborate with research staff and industry partners focused on both conventionally fabricated and additively manufactured materials and to assist with material qualification through computational modeling.

We are seeking a Postdoctoral Research Associate who will support the Manufacturing Energy Efficiency Research & Analysis (MEERA) Group in the Manufacturing Science Division (MSD), Energy Science and Technology Directorate (ESTD) at Oak Ridge National Laboratory (ORNL) to work in the areas of life cycle energy impacts analysis, technoeconomic analysis, and industrial energy efficiency analysis research under the Strategic Analysis and Industrial Energy Efficiency Programs.

We are seeking a Postdoctoral Research Associate with a strong background in organic synthesis to develop, characterize, and test new molecules for the chelation and separation of metal ions relevant to isotope production and nuclear medicine. This position resides in the Chemical Separations Group in the Chemical Sciences Division, Physical Sciences Directorate (PSD) at Oak Ridge National Laboratory (ORNL), under the mentorship of Dr. Nikki Thiele.  

As a U.S. Department of Energy (DOE) Office of Science national laboratory, ORNL has an extraordinary 80-year history of solving the nation’s biggest problems. We have a dedicated and creative staff of over 6,000 people! Our vision for diversity, equity, inclusion, and accessibility (DEIA) is to cultivate an environment and practices that foster diversity in ideas and in the people across the organization, as well as to ensure ORNL is recognized as a workplace of choice. These elements are critical for enabling the execution of ORNL’s broader mission to accelerate scientific discoveries and their translation into energy, environment, and security solutions for the nation. We are seeking a Postdoctoral Research Associate to focus on the science of processing and characterization of solid electrolytes for lithium based solid-state batteries. This position resides in the Energy Storage and Conversion Group in the Chemical Sciences Division (CSD), Physical Sciences Directorate (PSD) at ORNL.  As part of the research team, the candidate will work in CSD’s state-of-the-art laboratories that are equipped with materials synthesis capability including, solid state and wet chemistry, physical vapor deposition, electrochemical test modules, X-ray, Micro-Raman, AFM, and microscopy. There will also be ample opportunity to access the world-class facilities and collaborate with the staff scientists at the Center for Nanoscale Materials (CNMS), the Spallation Neutron Source (SNS), and Battery Manufacturing Facility (BMF).