Science of Processing Engineer- Technical Professional

Requisition Id 14511 

 

­­Overview:  

We are seeking a Technical Professional who will focus on processing science to make solid state batteries. This position resides in the Energy Storage and Conversion Group in the Chemical Sciences Division (CSD), Physical Sciences Directorate (PSD) at Oak Ridge National Laboratory (ORNL), but will involve close (daily) collaborations with scientists/team members across the laboratory. Potential candidates are expected to contribute to the development unique science directions, in collaboration with the Team and sponsoring organizations. Furthermore, the position requires collaborating and interacting with staff at ORNL’s Spallation Neutron Source on Chestnut Ridge, High Flux Isotope Reactor, Computational Sciences centers, and within the Physical Sciences Directorate at ORNL. This position will support the laboratories mission of world leading energy storage science and delivering solutions to pressing energy storage problems essential to economic develop and security of the United States.

 

Major Duties/Responsibilities: 

• Solid state synthesis of ceramic materials.
• Physical vapor deposition.
• Chemical analysis.
• Develop processing approaches.
• Coordinate research with other team members inside and outside ORNL.
• Design and evaluate special cells required for in situ studies.
• Work with sponsors to achieve project goals and deliverables.
• May present and report research results and publish scientific results in peer-reviewed journals.
• Ensure compliance with environment, safety, health and quality program requirements
• Maintain strong dedication to the implementation and perpetuation of values and ethics.
• Deliver ORNL’s mission by aligning behaviors, priorities, and interactions with our core values of Impact, Integrity, Teamwork, Safety, and Service. Promote equal opportunity by fostering a respectful workplace – in how we treat one another, work together, and measure success.

 

Basic Qualifications:

• A BS or MS degree in chemistry, Physics, Materials Science or a related field.
• A minimum of 2 years of experience in energy storage materials and synthesis with a BS degree, or a minimum of 1 year of experience in energy storage materials and synthesis with a MS degree.

 

Preferred Qualifications:

• Experience with ceramic and materials synthesis.
• Experience with vacuum system-based deposition processes.
• Analytical chemistry background.
• Valid driver’s license or the ability to obtain a driver license within 10 days of arriving to operate DOE vehicles on-site.
• An excellent record of productive and creative research as demonstrated by publications in peer-reviewed journals, patents or commercial products.
• Excellent written and oral communication skills and the ability to communicate in English to an international scientific audience.
• Motivated self-starter with the ability to work independently and to participate creatively in collaborative and frequently interacting teams of researchers .
• Ability to function well in a fast-paced research environment, set priorities to accomplish multiple tasks within deadlines, and adapt to ever changing needs.

 

Visa sponsorship is not available for this position.

 

Special Requirements:

Letters of Recommendation:

Three letters of reference are required and can be uploaded to your profile or emailed directly to PSDrecruit@ornl.gov. Please include the tit