Senior R&D Staff Cladding and Core Internal Component Testing
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 lead research on the mechanical behavior, failure modes, and thermophysical properties of nuclear fuel cladding and core materials. You will develop testing methods, analyze data, work with irradiated materials, collaborate with partners, publish results, and present findings.
Requirements
- Ph.D. in materials science, nuclear engineering, mechanical engineering, or a related discipline
- Six or more years of professional experience
- Excellent verbal, presentation, and writing skills
- Track record of high-impact publications and conference presentations in nuclear materials
- Ability to obtain and maintain a DOE security clearance
- Pass a pre-placement drug test and participate in ongoing random drug testing
- Visa sponsorship is not available
Responsibilities
- Lead R&D programs on nuclear fuel cladding and core materials
- Develop and apply transient testing techniques for reactor operating and accident conditions
- Evaluate hydrogen effects and hydride morphology in zirconium-alloy cladding
- Use digital image correlation and instrumentation to measure mechanical-test conditions and failure
- Perform work in radiological laboratories and coordinate with hot-cell staff
- Analyze experimental data and document methods and uncertainty
- Develop research concepts and publish and present findings
- Collaborate with experimentalists, computational scientists, and engineers
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