Postdoc: Advanced Cement & Concrete Tech Innovator

Oak Ridge National Laboratory; Oak Ridge (TN); On-site; USD 60,000 - 90,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Medical benefits

Retirement plans

Flexible work hours

Job summary

Oak Ridge National Laboratory invites applications for a Postdoctoral Research Associate focused on Research & Development of advanced cement and concrete technology. The role supports the Building Envelope Materials Research Group's mission to enable energy-efficient construction through durable materials.

The position entails experimental design, data analysis, and collaboration with university and industry partners, with opportunities to publish and present results, and to contribute to

Qualifications

• PhD completed within the last 5 years in a relevant discipline.
• Solid academic and research record in cementitious materials.
• Experience setting and conducting laboratory experiments.
• Excellent oral and written communication skills.

Responsibilities

• Research and develop advanced cement and concrete technologies for construction.
• Develop experimental setups, conduct experiments, and analyze results.
• Collaborate in multidisciplinary teams across departments and external partners.
• Present results to ORNL, DOE, industry, and academia in talks and papers.
• Assist in proposal development and ensure safety/compliance.

Skills

Strong communication skills

Interpersonal skills

Self-motivated

Ability to work in fast-paced research

Education

PhD in chemical engineering, chemistry, mechanical engineering, civil engineering, or materials science/engineering

Tools

Synchrotron

Neutron facilities

Laboratory characterization tools

Job description

Oak Ridge National Laboratory invites applications for a Postdoctoral Research Associate focused on Research & Development of advanced cement and concrete technology. The role supports the Building Envelope Materials Research Group's mission to enable energy-efficient construction through durable materials.

The position entails experimental design, data analysis, and collaboration with university and industry partners, with opportunities to publish and present results, and to contribute to