Postdoctoral Research Associate - Data Science for Materials Characterization

Oak Ridge National Laboratory

4d•Onsite

About The Position

We are accepting applications for a Postdoctoral Research Associate position who will focus on the intersection of material science, materials characterization, and data science to develop new methodologies for assessing and improving the quality of components fabricated using advanced manufacturing processes. This position resides in the Manufacturing Systems Analytics (MSA) Group in the Manufacturing Science Division (MSD), Energy Science and Technology Directorate (ESTD), at Oak Ridge National Laboratory (ORNL).

Requirements

A Ph.D. in material science, or closely related field with an emphasis on material science or characterization completed within the last five years
Strong background in materials characterization techniques, such as microscopy, XRD, EBSD, and X-ray CT
Interest in working at the intersection of material science, advanced manufacturing, and digital manufacturing
Programming skills using Python or modern C/C++/C#
Demonstrated experience conceiving and executing research and development projects
The ability to work in a very dynamic team environment is required
Excellent verbal and written communication skills

Responsibilities

Develop algorithms and software tools for visualizing and analyzing materials characterization data
Develop novel, data-driven materials characterization workflows
Advance understanding of process-structure-property relationships via digital manufacturing practices
Basic experience with AI/ML techniques
Publish research in peer reviewed journals and conferences
Support R&D staff members on their projects
General support of research and development needs within the MDF
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.