Postdoc: Thermal Energy Storage & HVAC Research

UT-Battelle; Knoxville (TN); On-site; USD 70,000 - 100,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Medical and retirement plans

On-site facilities

Relocation assistance

Job summary

UT-Battelle at ORNL invites applications for a Postdoctoral Research Associate focusing on thermal energy storage and building equipment technologies within the Thermal Energy Storage Group. The role involves designing experiments, performing thermofluid analyses, and developing models to support research and design activities.

Requirements include a PhD in Mechanical Engineering completed within the last five years and substantial laboratory experience.

Qualifications

• PhD in Mechanical Engineering completed within the last 5 years.
• Laboratory and experimental experience.

Responsibilities

• Design and develop experimental setups; plan and execute experimental campaigns; perform thermofluid analyses; and analyze and interpret results.
• Conduct experimental and laboratory research on thermal energy storage technologies, sorption systems, compressors, heat exchangers, HVAC systems, and related technologies.
• Develop and apply system-level models to support research and design activities.
• Prepare technical reports, journal publications, and conference papers; present research findings to sponsors and diverse audiences.
• Contribute to idea generation and proposal development.
• Collaborate effectively within multidisciplinary teams to maintain high scientific productivity and achieve project objectives.
• Communicate and coordinate with operations and technical staff to support successful project execution.
• Ensure compliance with environmental, safety, health, and quality (ESH&Q) standards and requirements.
• Deliver ORNL’s mission by aligning behaviors, priorities, and interactions with our core values of Impact, Integrity, Teamwork, Safety, and Service. Promote equal opportunity by fostering a respectful workplace – in how we treat one another, work together, and measure success.

Skills

Laboratory and experimental experience

Education

PhD in Mechanical Engineering

Job description

UT-Battelle at ORNL invites applications for a Postdoctoral Research Associate focusing on thermal energy storage and building equipment technologies within the Thermal Energy Storage Group. The role involves designing experiments, performing thermofluid analyses, and developing models to support research and design activities.

Requirements include a PhD in Mechanical Engineering completed within the last five years and substantial laboratory experience.