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Postdoctoral Research Associate in Natural Gas Infrastructure Resilience Oak Ridge National Laboratory in United States
Degree Level
Postdoc
Field of study
Environmental Science
Funding
Postdoctoral appointment for 12 months with potential for extension, subject to performance and availability of funding. ORNL offers competitive pay and benefits; relocation assistance and standard employee benefits are mentioned, but no stipend amount is provided.
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United States
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Oak Ridge National Laboratory
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Postdoctoral Research Associate in Natural Gas Infrastructure Resilience at Oak Ridge National Laboratory (Oak Ridge, Tennessee, United States).
This postdoctoral opening is in the Building Envelope Materials Research (BEMR) Group at ORNL and focuses on the resilience of U.S. natural gas infrastructure during extreme cold-weather events. The research combines energy systems, mechanical engineering, petroleum engineering, civil engineering, chemical engineering, and thermal-fluid systems with modeling, simulation, and data analysis.
Research themes include: analyzing past weather-related natural gas supply disruptions; assessing system vulnerabilities and cascading impacts; developing mitigation and protection technologies; studying freezing, moisture and condensation, hydrate formation, thermal effects, and equipment performance under low temperatures; and evaluating interdependencies between natural gas and electric power systems.
Eligibility highlights: applicants must hold a PhD in petroleum engineering, mechanical engineering, chemical engineering, civil engineering, energy systems engineering, or a closely related discipline, completed within the last 5 years. Strong communication skills, teamwork, critical thinking, self-motivation, and a record of publishing or presenting high-quality research are required. Preferred experience includes natural gas infrastructure, gas-electric interdependencies, large operational/weather datasets, thermal insulation, moisture transport, corrosion under insulation, flow assurance, and collaboration with utilities or national labs.
Funding and appointment: the position is a 12-month postdoctoral appointment with possible extension, subject to performance and funding availability. ORNL mentions competitive pay and benefits, but no specific stipend amount is listed.
How to apply: apply via the ORNL jobs portal and submit two letters of reference. References may be uploaded directly or emailed to [email protected] with the position title and number in the subject line. The posting states the role will remain open for a minimum of 5 days and then close when a qualified candidate is identified and/or hired.
Funding details
Postdoctoral appointment for 12 months with potential for extension, subject to performance and availability of funding. ORNL offers competitive pay and benefits; relocation assistance and standard employee benefits are mentioned, but no stipend amount is provided.
What's required
PhD in petroleum engineering, mechanical engineering, chemical engineering, civil engineering, energy systems engineering, or a closely related discipline completed within the last 5 years. Applicants must have completed all degree requirements before starting. Strong background in energy infrastructure resilience, energy systems, thermal-fluid systems, or a related area is required. Excellent oral and written communication skills, strong interpersonal skills, ability to work individually and in diverse teams, self-motivation, critical thinking, and a demonstrated record of publishing or presenting high-quality research are expected. Preferred experience includes U.S. natural gas infrastructure, gas-electric interdependencies, modeling/simulation/statistical analysis, large operational/weather datasets, thermal insulation, condensation, moisture transport, corrosion under insulation, flow assurance, freezing, hydrate formation, and collaboration with utilities, government agencies, national laboratories, or industry partners.
How to apply
Apply through the ORNL jobs portal. Submit two letters of reference with your application or have them emailed to [email protected] with the position title and number in the subject line. If you have trouble applying, contact [email protected].
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