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Oak Ridge National Laboratory
1 week ago
Postdoctoral Researcher in Composites Manufacturing and Characterization Oak Ridge National Laboratory in United States
Degree Level
Postdoc
Field of study
Mechanical Engineering
Funding
The position offers competitive pay and employee benefits, including medical and retirement plans, flexible work hours, prescription, dental and vision plans, 401(k) and pension plans, life and disability insurance, vacation and holidays, parental leave, educational assistance, relocation assistance, and other benefits. The appointment is for up to 24 months, with possible extension subject to performance and funding availability.
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United States
University
Oak Ridge National Laboratory
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About this position
Oak Ridge National Laboratory is seeking a postdoctoral researcher for the Sustainable Manufacturing Technologies Group within the Manufacturing Science Division of its Energy Science and Technology Directorate. The project focuses on developing and optimizing composite products made from new bio-derived and waste-derived plastic resins and fillers.
The researcher will investigate composites manufacturing methods ranging from benchtop to pilot scale, including compression molding, injection molding, and additive manufacturing. The work is aimed at lower-cost, high-performance composite manufacturing for applications spanning automotive, aerospace, and marine or shipbuilding industries.
A major component of the role is materials characterization. The researcher will use ORNL’s broad laboratory capabilities, including DSC, FTIR, TGA, DMA, TMA, XRD, rheology, twin-screw extrusion, and electron and optical microscopy. Experiments will be designed to understand material properties, optimize formulations, and answer targeted research questions about innovative composite materials.
The researcher will work in an interdisciplinary environment with ORNL staff, industry collaborators, and academic partners. Responsibilities include contributing to multiple R&D projects, supporting new initiatives, reporting project progress to research staff and sponsors, and disseminating findings through peer-reviewed journal articles. The research environment connects materials science, mechanical engineering, chemical engineering, automation, and sustainable manufacturing.
Funding details
The position offers competitive pay and employee benefits, including medical and retirement plans, flexible work hours, prescription, dental and vision plans, 401(k) and pension plans, life and disability insurance, vacation and holidays, parental leave, educational assistance, relocation assistance, and other benefits. The appointment is for up to 24 months, with possible extension subject to performance and funding availability.
What's required
Applicants must have a Ph.D. in Chemistry, Materials Science and Engineering, Mechanical Engineering, Industrial and/or Systems Engineering, Polymer Science and Engineering, or a related discipline obtained within the last five years. All degree requirements must be completed before the appointment begins. Candidates must demonstrate the ability to work safely and effectively in a multidisciplinary R&D environment and have excellent written and oral English communication skills for an international scientific audience. Preferred qualifications include being a motivated self-starter who can work independently and collaboratively, prioritize multiple tasks in a fast-paced research environment, and adapt to changing needs. Employment also requires successful completion of applicable physical, credentialing, eligibility, and federal background-check requirements.
How to apply
Apply through the Oak Ridge National Laboratory careers portal using the direct job posting. Submit a resume in an accepted format, such as DOC, DOCX, unsecured PDF, RTF, or HTML, within the 5 MB limit. For application difficulties, contact [email protected].
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