Develop LLNR sample environments with accurate temperature control. Develop an improved liquid handling system that will enable consistent fabrication of samples under in situ conditions. Carry out research using the newly developed LLNR sample cells. Publish results in peer reviewed journals and present at national and international meetings, as appropriate. Deliver ORNL

Manage the technical requirements for the beamline and communication of interface requirements with the groups developing other aspects of the STS. Collaborate with Neutron Science Directorate (NScD) operations to ensure operations requirements are captured. Ensure traceability between customer requirements, accelerator requirements, design features and design verificatio

Implement and develop advanced fabrication methods to produce nuclear fuel specimens for separate effect tests. Utilize advanced characterization techniques to measure thermophysical and thermomechanical properties as a function of (for example) composition and microstructure. Interface with staff from various disciplines to setup and troubleshoot instruments, including t

Establishing, communicating, and using best practices for effectively using HPC resources Debug, profile, and tune first principles materials applications for high performance Adapt, develop, and publish applications and algorithms that scale to OLCF computers Apply and improve advanced computational methodologies to calculate and optimize materials to meet scientific obj

ESED serves the nation in two critical areas advancing enrichment technologies and exploring enriched stable isotope production and applications. The division leverages an elite staff of scientists and engineers with the world leading capabilities of ORNL to deliver groundbreaking advancements with a variety of applications, from national security to life saving medical t

Characterize isotope enrichment centrifuges and related processes. Characterization involves assessments for optimal processing parameters, developing and analyzing approaches to mitigate chemical and physical impediments to processes, and implementing material and design goals. Develop and execute complex test plans involving significant data collection and interpretatio

Responsible for the safe, compliant, and efficient disposal of waste from the ISED nuclear and radiological facilities. Establish a vision and path forward for waste management in ISED that can be effectively communicated to management with short and long term planning goals. Review/baseline legacy and newly generated waste streams in ISED nuclear and radiological facilit

Develop and advance the state of the art smart inverter control functionalities. Develop new methodologies and algorithms to address future grid control challenges. Develop analytical tools for stability analysis studies of future power grids with high penetration power electronics. Develop inverter impedance modeling and characterization using different methodologies. De

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 position including communications support in the area of energy efficiency and decarbonization for industry sector. This position augments ORNL's industrial energy effic

Develop a manufacturing process optimization and design optimization frameworks via computation Perform process optimizations through simulations accounting for polymer flow and fiber interactions from various composite manufacturing techniques Develop and support the integration of a simulation assisted process monitoring and control system for additive manufacturing com

Development and support of data collection, modeling, and integration, along with associated computational and machine/deep learning environments and interfaces for systems biology Analyze large biological data sets to build accurate predictive models of biological processes and publish original work Collaborate with internal and external researchers to analyze and interp

Assess and improve U.S. domestic and regional transportation security capabilities. This includes work with regulators, carriers, response personnel, facility officials, and other stakeholders having stewardship of high risk materials, including nuclear and radioactive material. Apply knowledge of nuclear and radioactive material supply chains to actively identify potenti

The successful candidate will be responsible for conducting, coordinating, and reporting research assignments related to thermal systems including Heat transfer and heat exchanger evaluations as related to heating, ventilation, air conditioning and refrigeration (HVAC&R), and next generation thermal systems for data centers, including Local heat transfer for pool and flow

The Postdoctoral Research Associate will contribute to the efforts on research and analysis of technologies and practices for increasing energy efficiency and reducing carbon footprint of the energy intensive sector. Program Design Support in creating technical assistance activities tailored to the needs of energy intensive industries or target sectors considering factors

Provide technical insights for program and project developments. Lead teams to define and implement sponsor requirements. Interact with sponsors and funding agencies from project conception, proposal writing, and project execution. Mentor early careerstaff through both formal project, task, and technical leadership. Perform research & development at levels ranging from pr