Oak Ridge National Laboratory
Knoxville, TN, USA
Requisition Id 15885 Overview: We are seeking a Postdoctoral Research Associate - Simulation and Machine Learning for Composite Manufacturing who will focus on developing physics-based simulation and machine-learning-driven optimization frameworks for polymer composite manufacturing processes. This position resides in the Composites Innovation Group in the Manufacturing Science Division (MSD), Energy Science and Technology Directorate (ESTD), at Oak Ridge National Laboratory (ORNL). Major Duties/Responsibilities: Develop physics-based computational models, including Finite Element Analysis (FEA) and Computational Fluid Dynamics (CFD), for polymer composite manufacturing processes Perform multi-physics simulations involving coupled thermal, mechanical, and material behavior across multiple length scales Develop machine learning algorithms to support process optimization, predictive modeling, and intelligent manufacturing control Integrate simulation tools with in-situ...