45 energy jobs found in Oak Ridge, TN

Requisition Id 16999 Overview: We are seeking a Postdoctoral Researcher who will focus on conducting, coordinating, and reporting complex research assignments related to advanced thermal and energy system technologies. This position resides in the Multifunctional Equipment Integration Group in the Thermal System Science Research Section, Buildings and Transportation Science Division, Energy Science and Technology Directorate, at Oak Ridge National Laboratory (ORNL). Major Duties/Responsibilities: The successful candidate will be responsible for conducting, coordinating, and reporting complex research assignments related to energy conversion systems including: Prototype development Material synthesis and analysis Performance testing Analysis of results Preparing research publications Prepare technical reports, peer-reviewed publications, presentations, and project deliverables for sponsors and stakeholders. Collaborate with multidisciplinary teams and engage with...

Requisition Id 16681 Overview: The Communications and Community Engagement Directorate (CCED) at the Department of Energy's Oak Ridge National Laboratory seeks a media relations strategist to help communicate about the Lab's efforts to deliver solutions to the nation's toughest scientific challenges. The successful candidate will tell compelling stories about ORNL science and technology that reach key stakeholders through multiple channels, including news releases, feature stories, social media, and earned media in external publications, broadcasts, and strategic campaigns. Major Duties/Responsibilities: Inform local, national, and international audiences about noteworthy ORNL accomplishments, highlighting the Laboratory's outstanding staff and its leadership in diverse fields of science. Develop and implement plans to promote the Laboratory's research, activities, services, programs, and events. Create publicity campaigns, develop targeted media lists, and devise...

Requisition Id 17060 Overview: The Communications and Community Engagement Directorate at the Department of Energy's Oak Ridge National Laboratory seeks a media relations professional whose talent and experience will help position the Lab among the world's premier research institutions. The successful candidate will support the Media Relations Group to share compelling stories about ORNL science and technology to reach curated, targeted audiences through channels including news releases, feature stories, and earned media in external publications, broadcasts, and strategic campaigns. Major Duties/Responsibilities: Assist the editing and review process of external news stories and content by managing the workflow of news content via Smartsheet. Distribute news content through the Lab's internal and external news platforms. Develop reports and metrics that demonstrate the visibility of Lab news and the value of earned media to leadership and other stakeholders. Inform...

Requisition Id 17043 Overview: The Materials & Chemistry Group (MCG) within the Nuclear Nonproliferation Division (NND), a part of the National Security Sciences Directorate (NSSD), is seeking a Postdoctoral Researcher in the fields of uranium chemistry and nuclear forensics. The role entails performing and leading cutting-edge research on nuclear fuel cycle-related materials with a focus on solid materials within the uranium fuel cycle. Research topic areas will be related to understanding the effects of material processing on chemical and physical observables and translating this understanding into nuclear forensics applications. The Materials & Chemistry Group focuses on fundamental chemical and physical science related to nuclear fuel cycle materials in support of national security objectives. MCG represents expertise in nuclear materials synthesis and analysis, deployment of advanced analytical methods including crystallography, imaging, spectroscopy, physical...

Requisition Id 17053 Overview: Oak Ridge National Laboratory (ORNL) is committed to fostering open communication and ensuring the prompt identification, review, and resolution of employee concerns. The Employee Concerns Program (ECP) provides an independent, objective, and confidential process for employees and other covered individuals to raise concerns without fear of reprisal. The program also supports compliance with DOE Order 442.1B, Employee Concerns Program, including applicable subcontractor requirements. Reporting to the Employee Concerns Coordinator, the Employee Concerns Investigator supports the effective administration of the ECP through case management, fact-finding, investigative analysis, reporting, training, outreach, and process improvement. This position requires a high level of confidentiality, sound judgment, discretion, and attention to detail, as well as the ability to manage sensitive matters in a professional and impartial manner. Major...

Requisition Id 17038 Overview: We are seeking a Postdoctoral Research Associate with a strong background in organic synthesis and coordination chemistry to develop novel chelation platforms for s-, p- and f-block radioactive ions of interest in nuclear medicine. This position resides in the Chemical Separations Group in the Chemical Sciences Division, Physical Sciences Directorate (PSD) at Oak Ridge National Laboratory (ORNL), under the mentorship of Dr. Nikki Thiele. As part of the Chemical Separations Group, you will have the opportunity to work with a multidisciplinary team comprising specialists in organic and inorganic synthesis, coordination chemistry, thermodynamics, laser spectroscopy, materials characterization, chemical separations, computational chemistry, and nuclear chemistry. Our cold labs house state-of-the-art instruments including a triple-quad ICP mass spectrometer, single-crystal X-ray diffractometer, potentiometric titrators, and ultrafast laser systems....

Requisition Id 17022 Overview: Oak Ridge National Laboratory (ORNL) is the world's premier research institution, empowering leaders and teams to pursue breakthroughs in an environment marked by operational excellence and engagement with the communities where we live and work. ORNL invites you to apply to its Distinguished Staff Fellowship (DSF) Program. This program recognizes outstanding early-career scientists and engineers who have excelled in their academic and professional subject areas and show promise as future science leaders. The program offers highly sought-after fellowships in various research fields, including biology and the environment, clean energy, fusion and fission, isotope science, materials science, national security, neutron science, and supercomputing. Applicants selected to become DSFs will be named to one of three fellowships based on their scientific background. The fellowships honor three prominent scientists who made a Big Science impact at ORNL....

Requisition Id 16979 Overview: Oak Ridge National Laboratory (ORNL) delivers scientific discoveries and technical breakthroughs needed to provide solutions in energy and national security and drive economic benefits for the nation. Our partnerships with U.S. Department of Energy (DOE) laboratories, universities, and industry enable us to accelerate science and innovation. The Office of Research Education (ORE) at Oak Ridge National Laboratory seeks to hire a Senior Administrative Assistant to provide full-time, dedicated administrative and project support exclusively to the Director of the Office of Research Education. This role offers an opportunity to provide dedicated, full-time administrative and project support to the Director of the Office of Research Education, ensuring seamless execution of priorities and initiatives in a dynamic and fast-paced environment. Major Duties/Responsibilities: Primary Point-of-Contact (POC): Serve as the dedicated administrative contact...

Requisition Id 17011 Overview: The Nuclear Energy and Fuel Cycle Division (NEFCD) of Oak Ridge National Laboratory (ORNL) is seeking a Postdoctoral Research Associate to assist in the development, qualification, and deployment of AI agents and models, Computational Fluid Dynamics (CFD) simulation codes, and Finite Element Method (FEM) based tools for nuclear energy (fission and fusion) applications. The position is part of the Multiphysics CFD Applications group, focusing on the development and application of models and simulations for energy production and nuclear systems. Major Duties/Responsibilities: Conduct research and develop next-generation CFD methods (with finite volume and finite element techniques) and models for a variety of nuclear energy systems, using world-leading high-performance computing platforms. Perform large-scale simulations of fission and fusion systems employing models for turbulence, heat transfer, magnetohydrodynamics, etc. Employ finite...

Requisition Id 17002 Overview: We are seeking two Computational Instrument Scientists who will focus on developing software analysis tools for the diffraction instruments. These positions reside in the Powder and the Single Crystal Diffraction Groups in the Diffraction Section, Neutron Scattering Division, Neutron Sciences Directorate at Oak Ridge National Laboratory (ORNL). Applications are sought from highly creative and motivated individuals with demonstrated skills/experience in method development who will join the interdisciplinary team of instrument scientists that support the diffraction instruments at the High Flux Isotope Reactor (HFIR) and at the Spallation Neutron Source (SNS). Additional information and specifications for these instruments may be found on the following ORNL Neutron Sciences website: https://neutrons.ornl.gov/suites/diffraction As part of our research team, you will emphasize developing software analysis tools for multi-dimensional data...

Requisition Id 17001 Overview: Oak Ridge National Laboratory (ORNL) is the largest US Department of Energy (DOE) science and energy laboratory, conducting basic and applied research to deliver transformative solutions to compelling problems in energy and security. Within ORNL, the Building Envelope Materials Research (BEMR) Group develops and deploys affordable, advanced, and resilient solutions for building envelopes of new construction and retrofits to enable DOE's energy efficiency goals. Our synergistic research areas include building science, material and system development, and advanced construction. With the support from the U.S. DOE Building Technologies and Industrial Technologies Offices we have the most extensive building envelope research portfolio and manufacturing demonstration facility in the nation. We are seeking to add to our team an energetic and creative postdoctoral research associate. Major Duties/Responsibilities: Research and develop the next...

Requisition Id 16937 Overview: The Computing and Computational Sciences Directorate (CCSD) at Oak Ridge National Laboratory (ORNL) is seeking a Programs and Planning Specialist to manage and direct the Strategic Partnerships Projects (SPP) proposal process as well as support ORNL's Advanced Scientific Computing Research (ASCR) research program and National Institutes of Health proposal processes. Strategic Partnership Projects is a mechanism that enables other Federal agencies and non-Federal customers to work with the national laboratories, while the Department of Energy's (DOE) ASCR advances high-potential, high-impact computing and computational sciences. CCSD stewards all ASCR activity for ORNL. The successful candidate will work closely with CCSD leadership and staff in the areas of proposal preparation and submission, planning, and programmatic management for SPP and ASCR research activities. The ideal candidate will be a team player who can achieve work objectives...

Requisition Id 16656 Overview: Oak Ridge National Laboratory (ORNL) is seeking a highly organized and detail-oriented Defense Manufacturing Engagement Coordinator to join the Defense Manufacturing Program Office (DMPO) team. This role plays a critical part in supporting lab-wide defense manufacturing events, visits, and meetings by providing effective logistical coordination, administrative support, and stakeholder engagement. The position ensures smooth execution of meetings, visits, and events while promoting a positive image of DMPO, National Security Sciences Directorate (NSSD), ORNL, and supporting the Laboratory's mission and core values. The selected candidate will work under general supervision of the National Security Program Specialist and the Project and Portfolio Manager, providing support to program managers and technical staff in the execution of programmatic priorities, including high-visibility meetings, workshops, and sponsor engagements. Major...

Requisition Id 16930 Overview: We are seeking a Postdoctoral Research Associate to advance the scientific validation of quantum simulations for quantum materials. This work directly supports the five-year mission of the ORNL Quantum Science Center (QSC) to establish a quantum-accelerated computing ecosystem for scientific applications. The successful candidate will develop, test, and evaluate the scientific applications by comparing results from quantum simulations directly with experimental measurements and classical simulations of quantum materials. This work will include benchmarking simulations by using reliable classical reference calculations and extending toward more challenging regimes. As part of our team, you will work closely with ORNL staff and external collaborators in quantum computing, condensed-matter physics, neutron scattering, applied mathematics, and scientific computing. This position resides within the Quantum Sensing and Computing Group in the...

Requisition Id 16492 PDAA Overview: We are seeking a Postdoctoral Research Associate with a strong background in organic synthesis to develop, characterize, and test new molecules for the chelation and separation of metal ions relevant to isotope production and energy. This position resides in the Chemical Separations Group in the Chemical Sciences Division, Physical Sciences Directorate (PSD) at Oak Ridge National Laboratory (ORNL), under the mentorship of Dr. Nikki Thiele. As part of the Chemical Separations Group, you will have the opportunity to work with a multidisciplinary team comprising specialists in organic and inorganic synthesis, coordination chemistry, thermodynamics, laser spectroscopy, materials characterization, chemical separations, computational chemistry, and nuclear chemistry. Our cold labs house state-of-the-art instruments including a triple-quad ICP mass spectrometer, single-crystal X-ray diffractometer, potentiometric titrators, and ultrafast laser...

Requisition Id 16413 Overview: The Analytics and AI methods at Scale (AAIMS) group in the National Center for Computational Science (NCCS) is hiring Senior Research Scientist to push the frontier of AI for science such as: scientific reasoning, federated & collaborative learning, and reinforcement learning (RL) for self-improving models on leadership-class supercomputers. You'll help design, train, and evaluate AI systems that plan, reason, and take actions to accelerate discovery across domains (materials, chemistry, climate, fusion, biology, and more). NCCS operates the Frontier exascale supercomputer and world-class data facilities. This role sits at the intersection of AI at scale and HPC, giving you unmatched resources to prototype new ideas, run large ablations, and translate methods into scientific impact. Examples of Focus Areas: Agentic AI for Science: Autonomous and tool-using agents for experiment design, simulation steering, data collection, and...

Requisition Id 16988 Overview: We are seeking a Research Associate Member within the Advanced Machining and Machine Tool Research Group who will focus on developing, evaluating, and demonstrating advanced manufacturing technologies related to machining processes, machine tool performance, process monitoring, machine tool metrology, and/or manufacturing system integration. The successful candidate will support research and development projects that advance the state of the art in machining science, machine tool design and characterization, manufacturing process optimization, and digital manufacturing workflows. This position resides in the Advanced Machining and Machine Tool Research Group in the Manufacturing Science Division, Energy Science and Technology Directorate, at Oak Ridge National Laboratory's Manufacturing Demonstration Facility. Major Duties/Responsibilities: Conduct independent and collaborative research in advanced machining, machine tool systems,...

Requisition Id 16802 Overview: We are seeking a Postdoctoral Research Associate for the development and application of advanced multiphysics simulations, and machine learning (ML) methods relevant to additive manufacturing (AM), virtual manufacturing, material characterization, topology optimization, and real-time sensing. This position resides in the Computational Sciences and Engineering Division (CSED) at Oak Ridge National Laboratory (ORNL). CSED focuses on transdisciplinary computational science and analytics at scale to enable scientific discovery across the physical sciences, engineered systems, and biomedicine and health. It provides foundations and advances in quantum information sciences to enable quantum computers, devices, and networked systems. It develops community applications, data assets, and technologies and provides assurance to build knowledge and impact in novel, crosscut-science outcomes. The candidate will be a postdoctoral researcher within the...

Requisition Id 16984 Overview: We are seeking a highly motivated Postdoctoral Research Associate to conduct research at the intersection of quantum computing and high-performance computing (HPC). The successful candidate will contribute to the modeling, simulation, and co-design of next-generation Quantum-HPC (QHPC) architectures, with particular emphasis on integration of quantum and HPC distributed computing runtime with application and compilers to efficiently integrate quantum processors with HPC resources. The research will explore different quantum computing modalities, their architectural characteristics and system-level requirements, and their suitability for scientific applications. The candidate will develop modeling and simulation capabilities to quantitatively evaluate quantum, classical, and hybrid quantum-classical computing approaches and investigate architectural, performance, resource, and scalability tradeoffs. The position provides opportunities to conduct...

Requisition Id 16907 Overview: The Advanced Engineering Technologies (AET) Group is seeking a Computational Fluid Dynamics Analyst specializing in the use and development of computational simulation software for complex aerodynamic systems in the support of the nonproliferation mission space. This position will involve the creation and use of custom developed and off-the-shelf computational approaches in a research and development atmosphere. Major Duties / Responsibilities: You will, in collaboration with principal investigators and project management at ORNL, participate in the development of simulation software to model complex system flows in processes relevant to the nuclear nonproliferation mission space. You will be expected to be a heavy end user of the tools generated, participate in model validation activities, identify workflow improvements, and communicate issues to the development team for tool Analysis of ad hoc problem sets relevant to the nuclear...