Postdoctoral Research Associate - Research & Development of Advanced Cement and Concrete Technology

Oak Ridge National Laboratory • Oak Ridge, TN

73d • Onsite

About The Position

Oak Ridge National Laboratory (ORNL) is seeking an energetic and creative postdoctoral research associate to join the Building Envelope Materials Research (BEMR) Group. This group develops and deploys affordable, advanced, and resilient solutions for building envelopes to support DOE's energy efficiency goals. The research areas include building science, material and system development, and advanced construction, supported by the U.S. DOE Building Technologies and Industrial Technologies Offices. This role will contribute to the development of next-generation advanced cement and concrete technologies.

Requirements

• PhD in chemical engineering, chemistry, mechanical engineering, civil engineering, materials science/engineering or related discipline completed within the last 5 years.
• Solid academic and research record relevant to science and technology of cementitious materials.
• Knowledge of analytical characterization techniques and performance testing of cementitious materials.
• Knowledge on durability evaluation of cementitious materials.
• Experience setting and conducting laboratory experiments.
• Excellent oral and written communication skills.
• Strong interpersonal skills to support team building.
• Ability to work and demonstrate critical thinking individually and as part of a diverse team.
• Ability to develop and/or maintain strong relationships with ADD through active participation in professional societies.
• Ability to function well in a fast-paced research environment, set priorities to accomplish multiple tasks within deadlines, and adapt to ever changing needs.
• Strong, proven publication record.
• Self-motivated.

Nice To Haves

• Expert knowledge of cement chemistry.
• Experience in materials characterization using advanced analytical tools, such as synchrotron, neutron, and laboratory equipment.
• Experience in data analytics and modeling tools.

Responsibilities

• Research and develop the next generation of advanced, resilient, and durable cement and concrete technologies for use in construction.
• Develop experimental setups, conduct experiments, and analyze results.
• Collaborate in multidisciplinary teams with researchers from various backgrounds (e.g., material science, neutron science, chemistry, manufacturing, computing, others).
• Interact and collaborate with researchers from universities, national laboratories, and private industry.
• Present research results to ORNL staff, DOE, industry, and academia in the form of invited talks, conference papers, and peer-reviewed journal papers with high impact factors.
• Assist in the development and preparation of proposals.
• Ensure compliance with ORNL’s environmental, safety, health, and program requirements.
• Maintain a strong commitment to the implementation and continuation of ORNL’s values and ethics.
• 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.

Benefits

• Prescription Drug Plan
• Dental Plan
• Vision Plan
• 401(k) Retirement Plan
• Contributory Pension Plan
• Life Insurance
• Disability Benefits
• Generous Vacation and Holidays
• Parental Leave
• Legal Insurance with Identity Theft Protection
• Employee Assistance Plan
• Flexible Spending Accounts
• Health Savings Accounts
• Wellness Programs
• Educational Assistance
• Relocation Assistance
• Employee Discounts
• medical and retirement plans
• flexible work hours
• on-site fitness
• banking
• cafeteria facilities

What This Job Offers

• Job Type: Full-time
• Career Level: Entry Level
• Education Level: Ph.D. or professional degree