We are seeking a Postdoctoral Research Associate with a strong background in inorganic or materials chemistry/science, chemical and physical synthesis to develop, characterize, and test nanocarbon (i.e., carbon nanotubes, graphene) incorporated metal matrix composites (i.e., advanced ultra conductive materials) relevant to electric vehicle applications. Under general supe

Conduct characterization of different steels processed via a host of technologies like LPBF, DED and powder metallurgy using scanning electron microscopes (SEM) and electron backscatter diffraction (EBSD) Mechanical characterization like hardness and tensile testing. Engaging with researchers and technical staff to understand the nuances of different processes and advice

Develop Finite Element Method (FEM) models and Machine Learning (ML) codes for Multiphysics simulations with coupled thermal and electromagnetic modules. Develop in house software for pre and post process of Multiphysics simulations with coupled thermal, mechanical, and electromagnetic modules for world leading high performance computing platforms. Perform large scale mul

Participate in research projects in biostatistics, AI, and ML with applications to health sciences at the direction of principle investigators or delegated research scientists Integrate research in biostatistics, AI, and ML with high performance computing systems Work on collaborative projects within ORNL and with external collaborators Publish papers, participate in conf

Conduct experiments on an accelerator test stand to understand intensity effects in the SNS front end. Carry out measurement and analysis of high dimensional (6D) beam distributions, as well as develop improved procedures. Perform simulations to understand beam evolution for low and medium energy beams in the SNS and test stand experiment. Conduct studies to reveal and re

Participate in the development and implementation of a modeling framework for manufacturing near net shape components via binder jet AM and PM HIP. Participate in the development of constitutive model(s) for binder jet AM and PM HIP and implement them into finite element (FE) codes for use into process optimization studies. Collaborate within a multi disciplinary research

In a laboratory setting, support specimen preparation and characterization of ferrous and non ferrous structural alloys, towards understanding of their processing microstructure property relationships Ability to learn and execute towards multiscale characterization and defect/microstructure assessment of test articles and large scale structures Collaborate within a multi

Perform theoretical and computational modeling of low dimensional quantum topological materials and proximity induced topological superconductivity using first principles approaches. Present and report research results at internal group meetings and at international conferences. Publish scientific results in a timely and consistent manner in peer reviewed journals. Mainta

Assist in the final migration of NEAT, MHEA, and the computer based Weatherization Assistant application to the web based application Identify and specify improvements to the existing suite of audit tools and work with a team of software developers to implement the improvements Work with the ORNL team to transition NEAT and MHEA to the use of the Energy Plus simulation en

Conduct preventative maintenance activities, perform operational checks/tests Perform calibrations to ensure that equipment is meeting operational performance criteria Install various types of instruments or control equipment. Troubleshoot and repair various equipment types, interconnecting cabling including fiber. May be required to design, fabricate, or modify equipment

Work with design teams in integrating strong system engineering practices in the design evolution of Requirements development and management. Configuration management/change control. Interface and configuration model management. Deliverables planning and management. Review of engineering and manufacturing deliverables (documents, drawings, etc.), procedures, etc. Support

The Manufacturing Energy Efficiency Research & Analysis (MEERA) Group in the Manufacturing Science Division (MSD) at Oak Ridge National Laboratory (ORNL) is seeking applicants for a technical professional assistant (TP01) position including communications support in the area of energy efficiency and decarbonization for industry sector. This position augments ORNL's indust

Conduct collaborative scientific research focused on developing methods for the generation and utilization of plant and microbial signaling molecules and molecular reporters. Work independently to support multidisciplinary research efforts within the Plant Microbe Interfaces project. Lead and contribute to the preparation of scientific manuscripts. Present research findin

Solid state synthesis of ceramic ion conductors Physical vapor deposition Dry processing of polymers and sulfide solid electrolytes Chemical analysis including inductively coupled plasma Structure characterization using ex and in situ scattering along with analysis of this data Perform characterization studies of battery materials Coordinate research with other team membe

Design synthetic routes for deuterated molecules including ionizable lipids to meet project goals Develop novel methods for deuteration of related biomolecules and biomacromolecules Use a variety of methods to characterize and evaluate newly synthesized molecules (e.g., NMR spectroscopy, GCMS, HPLC, UV vis spectroscopy, and single crystal X ray diffraction) Participate in