Impact-Driven Postdoc: Lifecycle & Technoeconomic Analysis

Oak Ridge National Laboratory

Knoxville (TN)

On-site

USD 60,000 - 85,000

Full time

39 hours ago
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Job summary

Oak Ridge National Laboratory (ORNL) seeks a Postdoctoral Researcher to advance lifecycle and technoeconomic analysis across U.S. industries, including critical minerals recycling and energy-water efficiency targets.

You will conduct multiple projects, collaborate with ORNL staff, industry, and academic partners, and publish peer-reviewed findings. The role resides in the Sustainable Manufacturing Technologies Group, within the Manufacturing Science Division, and emphasizes delivering

Qualifications

  • PhD in Materials Science, Environmental Engineering, Sustainability, Business, or related field within five years.
  • Experience in multidisciplinary R&D environments.
  • Strong written and oral English for an international scientific audience.

Responsibilities

  • Perform meticulous, quantified lifecycle analysis and technoeconomic analysis with limited direction.
  • Leverage primary equipment data from ORNL and partners to quantify costs and energy use.
  • Disseminate findings in peer‑reviewed journals.
  • Prioritize multiple projects to meet goals and deliverables.
  • Report progress to staff and sponsors on project status.
  • Ensure compliance with ESH&Q requirements and ORNL values.

Skills

Communication skills
Multidisciplinary collaboration
Independent work
English proficiency

Education

PhD in Materials Science
PhD in Environmental Engineering
PhD in Sustainability
PhD in Business

Job description

Oak Ridge National Laboratory (ORNL) seeks a Postdoctoral Researcher to advance lifecycle and technoeconomic analysis across U.S. industries, including critical minerals recycling and energy-water efficiency targets.

You will conduct multiple projects, collaborate with ORNL staff, industry, and academic partners, and publish peer-reviewed findings. The role resides in the Sustainable Manufacturing Technologies Group, within the Manufacturing Science Division, and emphasizes delivering

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