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Oak Ridge National Laboratory
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Postdoctoral Research Associate in Computational Solid Mechanics for Digital Certification and Qualification Oak Ridge National Laboratory in United States
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Postdoc
Field of study
Mechanical Engineering
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This is a paid postdoctoral research appointment with competitive pay and employee benefits. Benefits include medical, prescription drug, dental, vision, retirement and pension plans, life and disability insurance, vacation and holidays, parental leave, flexible spending and health savings accounts, wellness programs, educational assistance, relocation assistance, and employee discounts. The appointment is up to 24 months, with possible extension subject to performance and funding availability.
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United States
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Oak Ridge National Laboratory
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About this position
Oak Ridge National Laboratory is seeking a Postdoctoral Research Associate in Computational Solid Mechanics for Digital Certification and Qualification in Knoxville, Tennessee. The position is based in the Deposition Science and Technology Group within the Manufacturing Science Division of ORNL’s Energy Science and Technology Directorate.
The research centers on multiscale modeling and simulation for probabilistic lifing of high-temperature alloys and structural materials used in extreme environments. The postdoctoral researcher will investigate the mechanical behavior of materials and contribute to computational frameworks that support the certification and qualification of components produced through advanced manufacturing processes.
Core research activities include developing and implementing nonlinear constitutive models in commercial or open-source finite element codes, including platforms such as Abaqus, ANSYS, MOOSE, and DAMASK. The researcher will also work on crystal-plasticity constitutive models for additively manufactured alloys and apply multiscale approaches to fatigue, ductile fracture, and probabilistic component-life assessment.
The role offers a multidisciplinary research environment involving computational scientists, experimentalists, engineers, and collaborators from industry. Work will connect materials science, mechanical engineering, computational mechanics, heat transfer, additive manufacturing, and digital certification. The researcher will present findings at workshops and conferences, publish results in peer-reviewed journals, contribute to proposal development, and collaborate with research staff and industry partners on basic and applied research aligned with ORNL’s national laboratory mission.
The appointment is located at Oak Ridge National Laboratory, a U.S. Department of Energy Office of Science national laboratory with a large research community addressing energy, environmental, and security challenges.
Funding details
This is a paid postdoctoral research appointment with competitive pay and employee benefits. Benefits include medical, prescription drug, dental, vision, retirement and pension plans, life and disability insurance, vacation and holidays, parental leave, flexible spending and health savings accounts, wellness programs, educational assistance, relocation assistance, and employee discounts. The appointment is up to 24 months, with possible extension subject to performance and funding availability.
What's required
Applicants must hold a Ph.D. in materials science and engineering, mechanical engineering, or a relevant field, completed within five years before applying, and must complete all degree requirements before the appointment begins. A strong background in the mechanical behavior of materials and experience developing and implementing constitutive models in commercial or open-source finite element software are required. Preferred qualifications include expertise in multiphysics FE simulations, machine learning and optimization frameworks used with FE simulations for component or process design, excellent written and oral communication skills, independence, creativity, teamwork, prioritization, adaptability, and the ability to work in a fast-paced research environment. Applicants must submit two reference letters. Visa sponsorship is unavailable. Candidates must satisfy export-control access requirements and applicable Real ID, background-check, DOE access, and credentialing requirements.
How to apply
Apply through the ORNL careers portal using the Apply now link. Submit the required application materials, including two letters of reference, which may be uploaded to the candidate profile or sent according to the application instructions.
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