Postdoctoral Research Associate - Optical Spectroscopy
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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Candidate Availability
Required and preferred rules are kept separate and reflect the wording in the original posting.
About the Role
You will develop and operate advanced optical spectroscopy systems, design and run experiments involving molten salts, radioactive materials, or gas-handling systems, publish research papers and reports, present findings, and follow the laboratory's research code of conduct.
Requirements
- PhD in chemistry, physics, engineering, or a related field completed within the last five years or expected by January 2027
- Qualification for access to export-controlled technology without an export-control license
Responsibilities
- Develop and operate advanced optical spectroscopy systems
- Design and execute experiments involving molten salts, radioactive materials, or gas-handling systems
- Publish scientific papers and internal reports
- Present research results
- Commit to the Research Code of Conduct
Benefits
- Medical plan
- Retirement plans
- Flexible work hours
- On-site fitness facilities
- On-site banking facilities
- On-site 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