Postdoctoral Research Associate - Multifunctional Equipment Integration (Materials)

Requisition Id 16875 

Overview:

We are seeking a Postdoctoral Researcher who will focus on the development of innovative processes and technology that can be applied to buildings and the grid. This position resides in the Multifunctional Equipment Integration Group in the Thermal Systems Science Section, Buildings and Transportation Science Division, Energy Science and Technology Directorate at Oak Ridge National Laboratory (ORNL).

 

Major Duties/Responsibilities:

• Conduct, coordinate, and report results on complex research related to following: 1) advanced electrical insulation materials; (2) advanced cooling solutions for energy systems; (3) thermal management for electronics and data centers; and (4) separation processes for building environments.
• Develop experimental setup, problem-solving, conduct experimental campaigns, perform materials synthesis and analysis, sub-component fabrication, process optimization and integration, and prepare technical documents and research publications.
• Present and report research results and publish scientific results in peer-reviewed journals in a timely manner fashion.
• Help the team goals and work with other team members
• Interact and collaborate with researchers from universities, national laboratories, and industry.
• 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 PhD in Mechanical Engineering, Chemical Engineering, Materials Science, Materials Engineering, or a related discipline completed in the last five years.
• Strong hands-on experience in experimental research, including materials synthesis, device fabrication, instrumentation, experimental setup development, and advanced characterization techniques.
• An excellent record of productive and creative research as demonstrated by publications in peer-reviewed journals
• 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.

 

Preferred Qualifications:

• Expertise in one or more of the following areas is of particular interest: (a) Advanced functional materials, including polymer composites, dielectric materials, thermal interface materials, and multifunctional materials. (b) Heat transfer, fluid mechanics, thermal sciences, and thermal management. (c) Nanofluids, phase-change materials, and advanced cooling technologies. (d) Membranes, adsorption/sorption, separation processes.
• Experience in AI/ML for materials discovery and process optimization would be a plus

 

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.

 

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