Postdoctoral Research Associate Fusion Materials and Technology
Oak Ridge National Laboratory (ORNL) is a U.S. Department of Energy national laboratory conducting multidisciplinary research in computing, AI, energy, materials, nuclear science, neutron science, isotopes, and national security.
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About Oak Ridge National Laboratory
ORNL is a government-owned, contractor-operated U.S. Department of Energy research laboratory in Oak Ridge, Tennessee. UT-Battelle operates ORNL for DOE; the laboratory currently provides AI and high-performance-computing capabilities alongside science and engineering research infrastructure.
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About the Role
You will develop mass-spectrometry separation methods for hydrogen isotopes, investigate irradiated ceramics and alloys, conduct materials characterization, analyze spectroscopy and microscopy data, and communicate research through publications, reports, presentations, and proposals.
Requirements
- PhD in Chemical Engineering, Materials Science and Engineering, Nuclear Engineering, Chemistry, or a related field completed within the last 5 years
- Hands-on experience with advanced materials characterization equipment and/or data-analysis tools
- Ability to obtain and maintain an HSPD-12 PIV badge
- Complete a favorable background investigation
Responsibilities
- Perform experimental research on irradiation effects in nuclear ceramics, composites, and fusion materials
- Characterize irradiated materials using microscopy, SIMS, APT, and related methods
- Set up and perform gas-mixture experiments using vacuum equipment, microfluidic reactors, and mass spectrometry
- Analyze mass spectrometry and microscopy datasets
- Coordinate experimental studies with theoretical simulations
- Publish research results and present at conferences
- Contribute to proposals and project development
Benefits
- Medical plans
- Retirement plans
- Flexible work hours
- On-site fitness facilities
- On-site banking facilities
- Cafeteria facilities
- Prescription drug plan
- Dental plan
- Vision plan
- 401(k) retirement plan
- Contributory pension plan
- Life insurance
- Disability benefits
- Vacation and holidays
- Parental leave
- Legal insurance with identity theft protection
- Employee assistance plan
- Flexible spending accounts
- Health savings accounts
- Wellness programs
- Educational assistance
- Relocation assistance
- Employee discounts
- Rad Worker training