Postdoctoral Research Associate - Multifunctional Equipment Integration

Requisition Id 13170 

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.

 

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, decarbonization, 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:
  • Prototype design and development
  • Systems integration
  • Experimental setup and performance testing
  • Analysis of results
  • Preparing research publications
• The work will involve developing experimental setup, problem-solving, conducting experimental campaigns, performing thermodynamic analysis and system modeling, analyzing results, and preparing technical documents and research publications.
• The work will also 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.

 

Basic Qualifications:

• A PhD in mechanical engineering, chemical engineering, or a related field completed within the last 5 years.
• The candidate should possess the necessary background and experience in (a) innovative thinking and problem solving, (b) design and operation of experimental thermal/fluid systems, (c) mechanical systems and instrumentation, (d) knowledge in fluid dynamics, combustion, and heat transfer, and (e) thermal characterization.

 

Preferred Qualifications:

• Strong communication (written and verbal) and interpersonal skills.
• The successful candidate should have a proven publication record.
• Experience with heating, ventilation, and air-conditioning (HVAC) equipment.
• Experience with prototype development.
• Experience in developing new ideas and proposal writing.
• 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.

 

For more information, please contact Kashif Nawaz (nawazk@ornl.gov).  

 

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.

 

Please submit three letters of reference when applying to this position. You can upload these directly to your application or have them sent to postdocrecruitment@ornl.gov with the position title and number referenced in the subject line.

 

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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.