Postdoc: Advanced Composites Manufacturing & Characterization

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

Benefits offered by this job

Prescription Drug Plan

Dental Plan

Vision Plan

401(k) Retirement Plan

Relocation Assistance

Wellness Programs

Educational Assistance

Job summary

Oak Ridge National Laboratory (ORNL) seeks a motivated postdoctoral researcher to advance composites manufacturing and characterization. The role focuses on developing bio- and waste-derived resin formulations for automotive, aerospace, and marine applications, leveraging ORNL’s extensive characterization capabilities and interdisciplinary teams.

The candidate will design experiments, publish peer-reviewed articles, and contribute to ORNL’s mission with emphasis on safety, integrity, and

Qualifications

• 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.
• Demonstrated ability to work safely in a multidisciplinary R&D environment.
• Excellent written and oral communication skills in English to international scientific audiences.

Responsibilities

• Perform composites manufacturing using techniques including compression and/or injection molding and additive manufacturing.
• Operate characterization techniques such as DSC, FTIR, TGA, DMA, TMA, XRD, rheology, twin-screw extruders, and electron and optical microscopy.
• Design and execute experiments to characterize new materials for various properties using lab capabilities.
• Disseminate research findings via peer-reviewed journal articles.

Skills

Multidisciplinary collaboration

English communication

Experiment design

Education

Ph.D. in Chemistry, Materials Science and Engineering, Mechanical Engineering, Industrial and/or Systems Engineering, Polymer Science and Engineering (or related)

Job description

Oak Ridge National Laboratory (ORNL) seeks a motivated postdoctoral researcher to advance composites manufacturing and characterization. The role focuses on developing bio- and waste-derived resin formulations for automotive, aerospace, and marine applications, leveraging ORNL’s extensive characterization capabilities and interdisciplinary teams.

The candidate will design experiments, publish peer-reviewed articles, and contribute to ORNL’s mission with emphasis on safety, integrity, and