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Postdoctoral Researcher in Lifecycle and Technoeconomic Analysis for Sustainable Manufacturing Oak Ridge National Laboratory in United States

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Postdoc

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Environmental Science

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The posting states that ORNL offers competitive pay and employee benefits, including medical and retirement plans, flexible work hours, prescription, dental and vision plans, 401(k) and pension plans, insurance, leave, educational assistance, relocation assistance, and other employee benefits. The appointment is up to 24 months, with possible extension subject to performance and funding availability. No specific salary or stipend amount is stated.

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Environmental Science
Chemical Engineering
Materials Science
Industrial Engineering
Energy Efficiency
Environmental Sustainability
Techno-economic Analysis

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About this position

Oak Ridge National Laboratory is seeking a postdoctoral researcher to advance lifecycle analysis and technoeconomic analysis for major U.S. industries. The position is based in the Sustainable Manufacturing Technologies Group within the Manufacturing Science Division of ORNL’s Energy Science and Technology Directorate.

The researcher will contribute to two major efforts. One focuses on identifying cost-effective emerging and industrial-scale technologies for recycling critical minerals from electronic waste, supporting the U.S. Department of Energy’s approach to e-waste recycling. The other supports manufacturers and water utilities in establishing long-term targets to improve energy and water efficiency across their U.S. operations.

Research will address real-world sustainability challenges across chemical production, forest products, critical minerals, materials, and manufacturing. The postdoctoral researcher will use primary equipment data from ORNL and industrial partners to quantify costs, energy use, and related factors, while developing high-quality, reproducible lifecycle and technoeconomic analyses.

The role offers an opportunity to work across multiple multidisciplinary projects, interact with ORNL researchers, industry collaborators, academic partners, and project sponsors, and contribute to new research initiatives. The successful researcher will disseminate findings through multiple peer-reviewed journal articles and help translate research into lower-cost, more energy-efficient materials, manufacturing technologies, and products.

Funding details

The posting states that ORNL offers competitive pay and employee benefits, including medical and retirement plans, flexible work hours, prescription, dental and vision plans, 401(k) and pension plans, insurance, leave, educational assistance, relocation assistance, and other employee benefits. The appointment is up to 24 months, with possible extension subject to performance and funding availability. No specific salary or stipend amount is stated.

What's required

A Ph.D. in Materials Science, Environmental Engineering, Sustainability, Business, or a related discipline obtained within the last five years is required. Applicants must complete all degree requirements before starting the appointment, work safely and effectively in a multidisciplinary R&D environment, and demonstrate excellent written and oral English communication skills for an international scientific audience. Preferred qualifications include independent initiative, creativity in collaborative research teams, ability to prioritize multiple tasks in a fast-paced environment, and adaptability. Employment also requires compliance with ORNL safety, security, credentialing, background-investigation, and eligibility requirements, including obtaining the appropriate federal PIV credential or LSSO determination for eligible foreign nationals.

How to apply

Apply through the ORNL careers portal using the “Apply now” link. Upload an accepted résumé or CV in Word, unsecured PDF, RTF, or HTML format, no larger than 5 MB. The position remains open for at least five days and may close once a qualified candidate is identified or hired.

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