Postdoctoral Research Associate- Materials Joining

Requisition Id 14631 

­­Overview:  

We are seeking a Postdoctoral Research Associate who will focus on research on materials joining and allied manufacturing processes, with an emphasis on AI/machine learning based manufacturing process development and optimization. This position resides in the Materials Joining Group in the Materials Structures and Processing Section, Materials Science and Technology Division (MSTD), Physical Sciences Directorate (PSD) at Oak Ridge National Laboratory (ORNL).

 

Examples on areas of research interest include but are not limited to:

• AI/machine learning algorithm development.
• Sensing, Machine vision, image processing and data fusion.
• Inline manufacturing process monitoring and control.

 

Major Duties/Responsibilities: 

• Develop foundation AI models under various projects.
• Develop, integrate, implement, and deploy novel AI/ML algorithms and workflows towards industrial manufacturing applications.
• Collaborate with internal and industry partners on related projects.
• Present and report research results and publish scientific results in peer-reviewed journals in a timely manner.
• 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 PhD in Computational Science/Engineering or a related field completed within the last 5 years.
• A minimum of 3 years of experience in AI/ML research and development.

 

 Preferred Qualifications:

• Expertise in AI/ML algorithm development related to machine vision, multi-sensing data fusion, data analysis and feature extraction.
• Expertise in High Performance Computing.
• Working knowledge in system integration, data acquisition, and hardware control.
• Basic knowledge in welding manufacturing processes.
• Excellent record of productive and creative research as demonstrated by publications in peer-reviewed journals.

 

Special Requirement:

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.

 

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.

 

About ORNL:

As a U.S. Department of Energy (DOE) Office of Science national laboratory, ORNL has an impressive 80-year legacy of addressing the nation’s most pressing challenges. Our team is made up of over 7,000 dedicated and innovative individuals! Our goal is to create an environment where a variety of perspectives and backgrounds are valued, ensuring ORNL is known as a top choice for employment. These principles are essential for supporting our broader mission to drive scientific breakthroughs and tran