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Oak Ridge National Laboratory

Postdoctoral Research Associate in Thermal Energy Storage and Building Equipment Technologies Oak Ridge National Laboratory in United States

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Postdoc

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Mechanical Engineering

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Postdoctoral research appointment up to 24 months with potential for extension, subject to performance and availability of funding. ORNL offers competitive pay and benefits; relocation assistance and employee benefits are mentioned, but no stipend amount is provided.

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Oak Ridge National Laboratory

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Mechanical Engineering
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About this position

Oak Ridge National Laboratory (ORNL) is recruiting a Postdoctoral Research Associate in the Thermal Energy Storage Group within the Building Technology Research, Building and Transportation Section, Energy Science and Technology Directorate.

The position focuses on thermal energy storage and building equipment technologies, with research spanning experimental thermal-fluid systems, sorption systems, compressors, heat exchangers, HVAC systems, thermofluid analysis, and system-level modeling. The successful candidate will design and develop experimental setups, plan and execute experimental campaigns, analyze results, prepare technical reports and publications, present findings, and contribute to proposal development and multidisciplinary collaboration.

Academic background: A PhD in Mechanical Engineering completed within the last 5 years is required. Laboratory and experimental experience are required. Preferred experience includes experimental thermal-fluid systems, instrumentation, thermodynamics, fluid dynamics, heat and mass transfer, HVAC systems, technical publications, and DOE-funded or industry-sponsored project experience.

Location: Knoxville, Tennessee, United States.

Funding and appointment: The appointment is up to 24 months with possible extension, depending on performance and funding availability. ORNL notes competitive pay and benefits, but no specific stipend amount is listed.

Application: Apply via the ORNL jobs portal. Submit three letters of reference, including at least one from a member of your PhD committee. Letters can be uploaded with the application or emailed to [email protected] with the position title and requisition number.

Additional requirements: Applicants must complete all degree requirements before starting, be able to obtain required federal access credentials, and pass a federal Tier 1 background check. Foreign nationals may face additional residency-related credential requirements.

Funding details

Postdoctoral research appointment up to 24 months with potential for extension, subject to performance and availability of funding. ORNL offers competitive pay and benefits; relocation assistance and employee benefits are mentioned, but no stipend amount is provided.

What's required

A PhD in Mechanical Engineering completed within the last 5 years is required. Applicants must have laboratory and experimental experience. Preferred qualifications include experience designing, developing, and operating experimental thermal-fluid systems; design of experiments; mechanical systems and instrumentation; knowledge of thermodynamics, fluid dynamics, and heat and mass transfer; HVAC systems experience; strong interpersonal, written, and verbal communication skills; a record of technical publications; and experience with DOE-funded or industry-sponsored projects and project/task management. Candidates must complete all degree requirements before starting and be able to pass required federal background and access checks.

How to apply

Apply through the ORNL jobs portal and submit the required application materials. Include three letters of reference, at least one from a member of your PhD committee. Letters may be uploaded with the application or emailed to [email protected] with the position title and requisition number in the subject line.

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