We have other current jobs related to this field that you can find below


  • 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...


  • Oak Park, Illinois, United States Oak Ridge National Laboratory Full time

    Requisition Id: 13523 Overview: The Multifunctional Equipment Integration Group within the Building and Transportation Science Division (BTSD) at Oak Ridge National Laboratory (ORNL) is actively seeking qualified candidates for a Postdoctoral Research Associate position. This role is integral to supporting the U.S. Department of Energy's Building...


  • 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...


  • Oak Ridge, United States Oak Ridge National Laboratory Full time

    Requisition Id 13133  Overview: We are seeking a Postdoc who will focus on microstructural characterizations of nuclear ceramics and mechanistic modeling of the material degradation behavior under nuclear reactor relevant environments. This position resides in the Nuclear Energy Materials Microanalysis in the Materials in Extremes section, MSTD,...


  • Oak Ridge, United States Oak Ridge National Laboratory Full time

    Requisition Id 13442 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...


  • Oak Ridge, United States Oak Ridge National Laboratory Full time

    Requisition Id 13381  Overview: 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 Plant-Microbe Interfaces...


  • Oak Ridge, United States Oak Ridge National Laboratory Full time

    Requisition Id 13647  ­­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...


  • Oak Ridge, United States Oak Ridge National Laboratory Full time

    Requisition Id 12042  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...


  • Oak Ridge, United States Oak Ridge National Laboratory Full time

    Overview:  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 Advanced Computing for Chemistry & Materials in the...


  • Oak Ridge, United States Oak Ridge National Laboratory Full time

    Requisition Id 13620  Overview: The Grid Interactive Controls (GIC) Group in the Electrification and Energy Infrastructure Division (EEID) within the Energy Science and Technology Directorate (ESTD) at Oak Ridge National Laboratory (ORNL) is seeking a Postdoctoral Research Associate. The Grid Interactive Controls group specializes in pioneering...


  • Oak Ridge, United States Oak Ridge National Laboratory Full time

    Requisition Id 13144 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...


  • Oak Ridge, United States Oak Ridge National Laboratory Full time

    Requisition Id 12243 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...


  • Oak Ridge, United States Oak Ridge National Laboratory Full time

    Requisition Id 13239  Overview 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. The Environmental Sciences Division of Oak Ridge National Laboratory (ORNL) seeks a creative...


  • Oak Ridge, United States Oak Ridge National Laboratory Full time

    Requisition Id 13518  Overview: ESD is an interdisciplinary research and development organization with more than 60 years of achievement in local, regional, national, and international environmental research. Our vision is to expand scientific knowledge and develop innovative strategies and technologies that will strengthen the nation’s...


  • Oak Ridge, United States Oak Ridge National Laboratory Full time

    Requisition Id 12863  Overview:   We are seeking a Postdoctoral Research Associate who will focus on first-principles theoretical/computational modeling of topological quantum materials.  This position will be funded by the Quantum Science Center, a consortium of universities, national laboratories and industrial partners head quartered at ORNL, with...


  • Oak Park, Illinois, United States Oak Ridge National Laboratory Full time

    Job Opening: Postdoctoral Research Associate in Fusion Technology Company: Oak Ridge National Laboratory (ORNL) Overview: Oak Ridge National Laboratory (ORNL), a prominent U.S. Department of Energy (DOE) national laboratory, has a rich legacy of over 80 years in addressing critical national challenges. With a workforce exceeding 6,000 committed...


  • Oak Ridge, United States Oak Ridge National Laboratory Full time

    Requisition Id 12983  Overview:   We are seeking a Postdoctoral Research Associate who will focus on developing and applying machine learning algorithms relevant to autonomous experimental laboratories. This position resides in the Data NanoAnalytics (DNA) group in the Theory and Computation section, Center for Nanophase Materials Sciences, Physical...


  • Oak Ridge, Tennessee, United States Oak Ridge National Laboratory Full time

    Position Overview:Join the esteemed team at Oak Ridge National Laboratory (ORNL) as a Lead Reactor Physics Research Scientist. Our organization has been at the forefront of nuclear energy innovation for over 80 years, and we continue to pave the way for groundbreaking advancements in the field.About Us:At ORNL, we pride ourselves on our legacy of scientific...


  • Oak Park, Illinois, United States Oak Ridge National Laboratory Full time

    Job Opening: Postdoctoral Research Associate in Fusion Technology Company: Oak Ridge National Laboratory (ORNL) Overview: Oak Ridge National Laboratory (ORNL), a leading institution under the U.S. Department of Energy (DOE) Office of Science, has a rich legacy of over 80 years in addressing critical national challenges. With a workforce exceeding...


  • Oak Park, Illinois, United States Oak Ridge National Laboratory Full time

    Requisition Id 13181Overview: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...

Postdoctoral Research Associate- Thermal Energy Storage Group

3 months ago


Oak Ridge, United States Oak Ridge National Laboratory Full time

Requisition Id 11120 

Overview:

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.

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.

Major Duties/Responsibilities:

The successful candidate will be responsible for conducting, coordinating, and reporting complex research assignments related to energy conversion systems including: Working fluids and thermodynamic cycles for advanced vapor compression refrigeration systems, including: Integrated heat pump systems with multiple sources and multiple functions for improved energy efficiency and grid-interactivity Geothermal (ground source) heat pump Thermal energy storage materials and applications Advanced heat exchanger design and optimization Novel non-vapor compression heat pump and dehumidification systems HVAC&R system design and performance evaluation The candidate will be involved in developing experimental setups, conducting experimental campaigns, performing thermodynamic analyses and system modeling, analyzing results, preparing technical documents and peer-reviewed research publications, and presenting and defending work to project sponsors and other stakeholders. The work will involve 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.

Required Qualifications:

The successful candidate must have a Ph.D. in Mechanical Engineering, Chemical Engineering, or a related field completed within the last 5 years. The candidate should excel in innovative thinking and problem solving, and possess (a) strong background and experience in thermodynamic cycle modeling, (b) detailed experience with the design, instrumentation, and operation of experimental thermal/fluid systems, (c) good knowledge of fluid dynamics and heat and mass transfer, (d) familiarity with vapor compression refrigeration systems and sorption-based dehumidification, cooling, and heat pumping systems, and (e) knowledge of various mechanical systems and instrumentation. Strong communication (written and verbal) and interpersonal skills are required. The successful candidate should have a proven publication/patent record.

Preferred Qualifications

Experience with both experimental prototype development and a variety of engineering modeling software is a plus. Experience in developing new ideas and proposal writing is a plus. Experience with heating, ventilation, and air-conditioning (HVAC) system design is preferred.

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

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.

Moving can be overwhelming and expensive. UT-Battelle offers a generous relocation package to ease the transition process. Domestic and international relocation assistance is available for certain positions. If invited to interview, be sure to ask your Recruiter (Talent Acquisition Partner) for details.

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.