Postdoc: Advanced Reactor Core Materials Characterization

Knoxville Technology Council; Oak Ridge (TN); On-site; USD 65,000 - 90,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Relocation Assistance

Flexible work hours

Job summary

Oak Ridge National Laboratory (ORNL) seeks a Postdoctoral Research Associate to study degradation phenomena in nuclear reactor fuel cladding and core internals. The role emphasizes materials characterization using SEM, EBSD, TEM, and related techniques, with collaboration across the FCCI Group and the Nuclear Energy and Fuel Cycle Division.

Responsibilities include correlating irradiation conditions with material performance, developing new ideas, and publishing results in peer‑reviewed journals

Qualifications

• PhD within the past 5 years in a relevant field.
• Excellent communication skills for interaction with technical peers and program managers.

Responsibilities

• Utilize microscopy and diffraction techniques for microstructural characterization.
• Correlate irradiation conditions to post-irradiation performance of materials.
• Coordinate with hot-cell personnel to collect post-irradiation data.
• Perform characterization within a radiological laboratory and contribute to new ideas.
• Present and publish research results in peer‑reviewed journals and at conferences.

Skills

Communication skills

Independent researcher

Analytical thinking

Education

PhD in materials science, nuclear, or mechanical engineering

Tools

SEM

EBSD

TEM

FIB

Job description

Oak Ridge National Laboratory (ORNL) seeks a Postdoctoral Research Associate to study degradation phenomena in nuclear reactor fuel cladding and core internals. The role emphasizes materials characterization using SEM, EBSD, TEM, and related techniques, with collaboration across the FCCI Group and the Nuclear Energy and Fuel Cycle Division.

Responsibilities include correlating irradiation conditions with material performance, developing new ideas, and publishing results in peer‑reviewed journals