Postdoctoral Research Associate

5 months ago


Oak Ridge, United States Oak Ridge National Laboratory Full time

Requisition Id 13523 

Overview:

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 Post-Doctoral researcher position. The work in this group supports the U.S. DOE Building Technology Office and other DOE/EERE offices by developing state-of-the-art equipment for energy efficiency, decarbonization, renewable energy, and sustainability.

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.

Major Duties / Responsibilities

The successful candidate will be responsible for conducting, coordinating, and reporting complex research assignments related to energy conversion systems including: Prototype development Material synthesis and analysis Performance testing Analysis of results Preparing research publications Develop experimental setup, problem-solving, conducting experimental campaigns, performing materials synthesis and analysis, sub-component fabrication, process optimization and integration, and preparing technical documents and research publications. Interacting and collaborating with researchers from universities, national laboratories, and private industry. 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 Ph.D. in materials science, chemical engineering, chemistry, or a related field completed within the last five years. Background and experience in in (a) composite ceramic materials related to solid oxide cells (e.g., SOFCs, SOECs, RSOCs etc.), (b) design and operation of high temperature processing equipment and experimental thermal/fluid systems, (c) electro-chemical systems and instrumentation.

Preferred Qualifications:

Knowledge in catalysis, surface science, and analytical equipment focusing on thermal characterization. Experience with prototype development. Experience in developing new ideas and proposal writing. Strong communication (written and verbal) and interpersonal skills. The candidate should have a proven publication record.

Special Requirements:

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

Instructions to upload documents to your candidate profile:

Login to your account via jobs.ornl.gov View Profile Under the My Documents section, select Add a Document

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.

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.

We accept Word (.doc, .docx), Adobe (unsecured .pdf), Rich Text Format (.rtf), and HTML (.htm, .html) up to 5MB in size. Resumes from third party vendors will not be accepted; these resumes will be deleted and the candidates submitted will not be considered for employment.


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



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