Postdoctoral Research Associate

2 months ago

Oak Park, Illinois, United States Oak Ridge National Laboratory Full time
Requisition Id 13181

Overview:
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 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 candidate will be a postdoctoral researcher within the Multiscale Materials (MM) group for Physical Sciences Section in CSED.

The MM group is focused on delivering multiscale, multi-fidelity computational models and systems using algorithms and analytics for materials and related physical sciences for a broad range of energy, transportation, and advanced manufacturing applications.


Major Duties/Responsibilities:

  • Participate in development of multiscale modeling framework for metal AM processes including wire direct energy deposition (DED) and powder metallurgy based manufacturing.
  • Participate in development/implementation of integrated, physics based multiscale simulations, and follow team planning, documentation, and verification and validation.
  • Collaborate within a multi disciplinary research environment consisting of computational scientists, experimentalists, and engineers conducting basic and applied research in support of the Laboratory's missions.
  • Author peer reviewed papers, technical papers, and reports for internal and external release as well as represent the organization via technical presentations in workshops and conferences.
  • Deliver ORNL's mission by aligning behaviors, priorities, and interactions with our core values of Impact, Integrity, Teamwork, Safety, and Service.
Promote diversity, equity, inclusion, and accessibility by fostering a respectful workplace – in how we treat one another, work together, and measure success.

Basic Qualifications:

  • A PhD in materials science and engineering, mechanical engineering, welding engineering, or a related field completed within the last 5 years
  • Extensive experience in the development and application of finite element method (FEM) and discrete element method (DEM) simulation tools for AM applications

Preferred Qualifications:

  • Demonstrated expertise in multi physics simulations using FEM and DEM
  • Demonstrated expertise in design and implementation of multi physics codes for metal AM applications, including thermal mechanical response
  • Demonstrated expertise in process development/optimization for part deformation in AM including wire arc and laser wire direct energy deposition (DED) techniques
  • Experience with multi physics simulations on high performance computing (HPC) and machine learning (ML)
  • Experience working in a multi disciplinary research environment
  • Demonstrated written and oral communication skills, a proven publication record, and effective interpersonal skills
  • Excellent written and oral communication skills
  • Motivated self starter with the ability to work independently and to participate creatively in collaborative teams across the laboratory
  • Ability to function well in a fast paced research environment, set priorities to accomplish multiple tasks within deadlines, and adapt to ever changing needs
Applicants cannot have received their Ph.
D.

more than five years prior to the date of application and must complete all degree requirements before starting their appointment.

The appointment length will be for up to 24 months with the potential for extension. Initial appointments and extensions are subject to performance and the availability of funding.

Special Requirements:
Visa sponsorship is not available for this position.

This position requires access to technology that is subject to export control requirements. Successful candidates must be qualified for such access without an export control license.

Benefits at

ORNL:
ORNL offers competitive pay and benefits programs to attract and retain talented people.

The laboratory offers many employee benefits, including medical and retirement plans and flexible work hours, to help you and your family live happy and healthy.

Employee amenities such as on-site fitness, banking, and cafeteria facilities are also provided for convenience.

Other benefits include:

Prescription Drug Plan, Dental Plan, Vision Plan, 401(k) Retirement Plan, Life Insurance, Pet Insurance, Generous Vacation and Holidays, Parental Leave, Legal Insurance with Identity Theft Protection, Employee Assistance Plan, Flexible Spending Accounts, Health Savings Accounts, Wellness Programs, Educational Assistance, Relocation Assistance, and Employee Discounts.

If you have difficulty using the online application system or need an accommodation due to a disability, please email:


This position will remain open for a minimum of 5 days after which it will close when a qualified candidate is identified and/or hired.


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ORNL is an equal opportunity employer. All qualified applicants, including individuals with disabilities and protected veterans, are encouraged . UT-Battelle is an E-Verify employer.

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