Job Description

Requisition Id 13369 

Overview:

We are seeking a postdoctoral researcher who will focus on additive manufacturing of thermoelectric materials for advanced applications. You will work with ceramic and intermetallic materials. You will conduct experimental research with additive manufacturing via powder-bed fusion and binder jetting. In addition, advanced materials processing methods such as spark plasma sintering will also be utilized for proof concept experiments. If selected, you will be expected to collaborate amongst other research groups focusing on basic and applied research in various fields applicable to the current project. This position resides in the Manufacturing Science Division (MSD) in the Energy Science and Technology Directorate (ESTD) at the Oak Ridge National Laboratory (ORNL). You will be in the Extreme Environment Materials Process Group and will collaborate closely with the System Automation & Monitoring Research and Deposition Science & Technology Groups.

As part of our research team, you will be among team members based at the Manufacturing Demonstration Facility (MDF), the Department of Energy’s (DOE’s) first facility established to provide affordable and convenient access to R&D expertise, facilities, and tools to facilitate rapid adoption of advanced manufacturing technologies including additive manufacturing of alloys, ceramics, and composites. To improve the capabilities of this facility you will aid the advanced manufacturing efforts to develop novel process and materials for strategic energy applications. You will perform the fundamental science to improve materials selection and processing of thermoelectric materials via additive manufacturing ; publish original peer reviewed research articles; supervise students, technicians, and technical professional staff; and work with research staff across the lab.

As a U.S. Department of Energy (DOE) Office of Science national laboratory, ORNL has an extraordinary 80-year history of solving the nation’s biggest problems. We have a dedicated and creative staff of over 6,000 people! Our vision for diversity, equity, inclusion, and accessibility (DEIA) is to cultivate an environment and practices that foster diversity in ideas and in the people across the organization, as well as to ensure ORNL is recognized as a workplace of choice. These elements are critical for enabling the execution of ORNL’s broader mission to accelerate scientific discoveries and their translation into energy, environment, and security solutions for the nation.

Major Duties/Responsibilities:

• Perform fundamental research to develop additive manufacturing of thermoelectric materials.
• Develop processing/microstructure/property relationships.
• Perform advanced material characterization including XRD, SEM, Raman spectroscopy, and others.
• 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.

Basic Qualifications:

• A PhD in materials science, ceramic engineering, mechanical engineering, chemical engineering, metallurgy, or a closely related field
• Experience with processing of thermoelectric materials
• A minimum of 2 years of experience in crystalline materials processing
• Motivated self-starter with the ability to work independently and to participate creatively in collaborative teams across the laboratory.
• Excellent written and oral communication skills and the ability to communicate to an international, scientific audience.

Preferred Qualifications:

• Excellent record of productive and creative research as demonstrated by publications in peer-reviewed journals.
• Ability to function well in a fast-paced research environment, set priorities to accomplish multiple tasks within deadlines, and adapt to ever changing needs.
• Experience in the following areas: ceramic processing, powder bed fusion (selective laser sintering, selective laser melting, direct metal laser sintering, and/or electron beam melting), binder jet additive manufacturing, binder development for binder jet, materials characterization.

Special Requirement:

This position requires access to technology that is subject to export control requirements. Successful candidates must be qualified for such access without an export control license.

Visa sponsorship is not available for this position.

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 provide a list of publications when applying for this position. Three letters of reference are required and can be uploaded to your profile or emailed directly to postdocrecruitment@ornl.gov. Please include the title of the position in the subject line.

Instructions to upload documents to your candidate profile:

• Login to your account via jobs.ornl.gov
• View Profile
• Under the My Documents section, select Add a Document

Benefits at ORNL:

ORNL offers competitive pay and benefits programs to attract and retain talented people! The laboratory offers many employee benefits, including medical and retirement plans and flexible work hours, to help you and your family live happy and healthy. Employee amenities such as on-site fitness, banking, and cafeteria facilities are also provided for convenience.

Other benefits include the following: Prescription Drug Plan, Dental Plan, Vision Plan, 401(k) Retirement Plan, Contributory Pension Plan, Life Insurance, Disability Benefits, Generous 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, and Employee Discounts.

If you have difficulty using the online application system or need an accommodation to apply due to a disability, please email: ORNLRecruiting@ornl.gov

This position will remain open for a minimum of 5 days after which it will close when a qualified candidate is identified and/or hired.

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If you have trouble applying for a position, please email ORNLRecruiting@ornl.gov.

ORNL is an equal opportunity employer. All qualified applicants, including individuals with disabilities and protected veterans, are encouraged to apply. UT-Battelle is an E-Verify employer.

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