92 facilities jobs found in Oak Ridge, TN

Requisition Id 17342 Overview: We are seeking a Postdoctoral Research Associate who will focus on fast charge dynamics in 2D material - ferroelectric heterostructures under slow and fast excitation by developing and using high-frequency electrical and optical scanning probe microscopy. This position resides in the Functional Atomic Force Microscopy Group (F-AFM) in the Nanomaterials Characterization Section of the Center for Nanophase Materials Sciences (CNMS), Physical Sciences Directorate (PSD) at Oak Ridge National Laboratory (ORNL). As part of our research team, you will participate in developing advanced AFM-based GHz and THz near-field electrical and optical microscopy modes and use Python scripting to establish automated and autonomous experimental workflows. Using these capabilities, you will probe micro- and nanoscale charge dynamics across 2-D material/ferroelectric interfaces, with a particular focus on how polar and ionic dynamics in the ferroelectric impacts the...

Requisition Id 17323 Overview: We are seeking an R&D Associate who will focus on microfabrication and mesoscale material synthesis via liquid-liquid phase separation of biomass fractions. This position resides in the Carbon and Composites Group in the Separations and Polymer Chemistry Section, Chemical Sciences Division, Physical Sciences Directorate, at Oak Ridge National Laboratory (ORNL). Major Duties/Responsibilities: Conduct experiments to build phase diagram of biomass-solvent-nonsolvent fractions for facile separation of biomass fractions Synthesize materials with hierarchical morphology via non-equilibrium phase separation Conduct microfabrication and mesoscale material synthesis Develop fluid mechanics models for understanding fluid transport during processing Manufacture fibers from oligomeric biomaterials for multifunctional use Manufacture functionalized porous fibers for separation and enrichment applications Work both independently and...

Requisition Id 17325 Overview: We are seeking an R&D Group Leader for the Macromolecular Nanomaterials (Macro) Group within the Nanomaterials Synthesis and Nanofabrication Section at the Center for Nanophase Materials Sciences (CNMS). The CNMS provides the national and international user communities access to expertise and equipment for a broad range of nanoscience research, including nanomaterials synthesis, nanofabrication, imaging/microscopy/characterization, and theory/modeling/simulation. The selected group leader will be part of the Nanomaterials Synthesis and Nanofabrication Section, which develops and applies state-of-the-art synthesis and diagnostics methods to understand growth mechanisms and function of complex materials in support of the CNMS user program and in-house theme science. As a Senior R&D Staff Member and Group Leader at the CNMS, your work will combine science with leadership. As a Group Leader, you will be instrumental in shaping and...

Requisition Id 17361 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 Integrated Building Deployment and Analysis (IBDA) Group. The IBDA group works to optimize the energy performance of residential and commercial buildings and residential weatherization programs through applied research, technical assistance, technology deployment, and program evaluations. The IBDA Group, in partnership with the University of Tennessee-Oak Ridge Innovation Institute (UT-ORII), is seeking an early career economist to contribute to groundbreaking research on building construction with the goals of lessening the shortage in skilled labor, increasing productivity, improving quality, enhancing safety, and lowering cost. As an ORNL staff member, the successful applicant will be part of a...

Requisition Id 17371 Overview: Oak Ridge National Laboratory is the largest US Department of Energy science and energy laboratory, conducting basic and applied research to deliver transformative solutions to compelling problems in energy and security. We are seeking a Nuclear Maintenance Planner who will support the Asset Management section in Nonreactor Nuclear Facilities Division (NNFD), Isotope Science and Enrichment Directorate (ISED) at Oak Ridge National Laboratory (ORNL). The role of the Mechanical Maintenance Planner is to develop intricate nuclear facility work packages, including written step-by-step work instructions, procedures, safety and testing requirements, and to improve work force productivity and work quality by anticipating and eliminating potential delays through planning and coordination of manpower, parts and material, and asset availability. A liaison between Operations and Maintenance, they are responsible for planning and coordination of all...

Requisition Id 17338 Overview: The National Center for Computational Sciences (NCCS) at the Oak Ridge National Laboratory (ORNL) is seeking a research scientist in the area of large-scale scientific applications of hybrid high-performance computing (HPC) and quantum computing (QC) systems toward fault-tolerant quantum computing (FTQC). The candidate will be able to contribute to one or more of the following areas: large-scale applications, quantum resource estimation, quantum error correction, and related AI/ML approaches for both QC and HPC systems. We are a leader in computational and computer science, with signature strengths in high-performance computing, quantum computing, and simulations with applications in a large variety of science domains. NCCS is home to some of the fastest supercomputers and storage systems in the world. This position is in the Quantum HPC Integration Group as a part of Science Engagement Section within NCCS. We are an inclusive environment that...

Requisition Id 17304 Overview: The Biological Systems Design Group in the Biosciences Division at Oak Ridge National Laboratory (ORNL) is seeking a Postdoctoral Researcher with expertise in fungal systems and genetics. The successful candidate will be part of the Synthetic Biology section (https://www.ornl.gov/group/synthetic-biology) and will contribute to a Laboratory Directed Research and Development (LDRD) project focused on developing bio-enabled approaches for critical mineral accessibility and recovery. In this position, you will investigate the genetic and molecular mechanisms underlying fungal interactions with lithium-bearing minerals and other critical-material systems. Research will emphasize genetically tractable non-model fungal organisms, including the development and application of genome engineering approaches to identify and functionally characterize genes and pathways associated with mineral interactions, stress tolerance, elemental partitioning, and...

Requisition Id 17285 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 conducts research on materials, thermal management, infrastructure resilience, and technologies that improve the reliability and performance of energy systems to meet DOE's energy affordability and resiliency goals. We are seeking a Postdoctoral Research Associate to conduct research on the resilience of U.S. natural gas infrastructure during extreme cold-weather events. The successful candidate will investigate the causes and consequences of weather-related natural gas supply disruptions, develop modeling and analytical approaches to evaluate system vulnerabilities, and assess technologies and operational strategies that can improve infrastructure...

Requisition Id 17318 Overview: We are seeking a Multi-Craft Supervisor who will focus on supervision of craft to support facilities renovations, research support, and facilities maintenance. This position resides in the East Complex in the Facilities Management Division of the Facilities and Operations Directorate at Oak Ridge National Laboratory (ORNL). In this position, the candidate will direct light construction, renovation, maintenance, equipment relocation, and fabrication activities performed by various skill craft for facilities at ORNL. Craft Supervisors coordinate, plan, and schedule the work of others in modifying and maintaining ORNL facilities. They team with craft workers, work planners, engineers, and other support personnel in task preparation and scoping to ensure work is conducted in a safe, secure, compliant, and efficient manner. Craft Supervisors work closely with building occupants to ensure that the facility modifications and service needs of research...

Requisition Id 17316 Overview: The High-Performance Computing Systems Section within the National Center for Computational Sciences (NCCS) is seeking an HPC Infrastructure Engineer to join the HPC Infrastructure group. The preferred candidate will possess commensurate knowledge, skills and abilities in addition to relevant education, certifications, experience and demonstrated ability to work as a member of a team. NCCS Provides state-of-the-art computational and data science infrastructure coupled with dedicated technical and scientific professionals tackling large-scale problems across a broad range of scientific domains for accelerating scientific discovery and engineering advances. NCCS hosts the Oak Ridge Leadership Computing Facility (OLCF), one of the Department of Energy's (DOE) National User Facilities which operates Frontier, the nation's first exascale supercomputer. Major Duties/Responsibilities: Linux Administration: Deploy, configure and manage HPC-scale...

Requisition Id 17369 Overview: Oak Ridge National Laboratory is the largest US Department of Energy science and energy laboratory, conducting basic and applied research to deliver transformative solutions to compelling problems in energy and security. We are seeking a Nuclear Maintenance Planner who will support the Asset Management section in Nonreactor Nuclear Facilities Division (NNFD), Isotope Science and Enrichment Directorate (ISED) at Oak Ridge National Laboratory (ORNL). The role of the Electrical Maintenance Planner is to develop intricate nuclear facility work packages, including written step-by-step work instructions, procedures, safety and testing requirements, and to improve work force productivity and work quality by anticipating and eliminating potential delays through planning and coordination of manpower, parts and material, and asset availability. A liaison between Operations and Maintenance, they are responsible for planning and coordination of all...

Requisition Id 17236 Overview: Oak Ridge National Laboratory (ORNL) is seeking a Group Leader for the new Stable Isotope Chemical Research and Processing (SCRP) Group within the Electromagnetic-Enrichment and Stable Isotope Science Division (ESSD). ESSD supports the DOE Office of Isotope R&D and Production (DOE-IRP) by advancing the nation's stable-isotope capabilities and delivering enriched stable isotopes, purified isotopic gases, and customized isotope materials for national security, research, medicine, industry, and emerging needs. As part of this mission, ESSD and DOE-IRP are rebuilding a domestic supply chain for enriched stable isotopes through modern electromagnetic isotope separation (EMIS) facilities. ESSD also uses engineering, automation, and data-driven methods to improve safety, reliability, efficiency, flexibility, and cost effectiveness. The SCRP group is a key part of these efforts, harvesting enriched materials, purifying them, and converting them into...

Requisition Id 17277 Overview: The Oak Ridge National Laboratory seeks to hire a Welding Technologist for the Fabrication, Instrumentation, & Inspection Division in the Facilities & Operations Directorate. We are the largest U.S. Department of Energy (DOE) science and energy laboratory, conducting basic and applied research to deliver transformative solutions to compelling problems in energy and security. Our diverse capabilities span a broad spectrum of scientific and engineering disciplines, enabling the Laboratory to explore fundamental science challenges and to carry out the research needed to accelerate the delivery of solutions to the marketplace. Major Duties/Responsibilities: NDE & welding examinations, testing and inspection of steam valves, pressure vessels, sheet metal and ductwork, piping components, structural assemblies and other fabrication assemblies as required for repair work and new construction. Ability to perform work in both a shop and...

Requisition Id 17310 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 conducts research on materials, thermal management, infrastructure resilience, and technologies that improve the reliability and performance of energy systems to meet DOE's energy affordability and resiliency goals. We are seeking a Postdoctoral Research Associate to conduct research on the resilience of U.S. natural gas infrastructure during extreme cold-weather events. The successful candidate will investigate the causes and consequences of weather-related natural gas supply disruptions, develop modeling and analytical approaches to evaluate system vulnerabilities, and assess technologies and operational strategies that can improve infrastructure...

Requisition Id 17339 Overview: The Isotope Science and Enrichment Directorate's Document and Records Management group in the Nonreactor Nuclear Facilities Division (NNFD), within the Isotope Science and Enrichment Directorate (ISED), is seeking to hire a Procedure Writer. This position develops and maintains procedures, including adequate implementation of all requirements, for facilities and operations. This position is responsible for developing/maintaining documents as requested and ensuring applicable requirements are met based on activity/document type. Major Duties/Responsibilities: Develop and maintain procedures, division-level plans, and program description documents. Develop new and revised administrative and technical procedures that comply with applicable administrative program, safety basis, and nuclear criticality safety requirements, as applicable. Ensure procedures are technically adequate and written to a level of detail consistent with the...

Requisition Id 17374 Overview: We are seeking a Technical Professional to support the development, fabrication, and testing of electrochemical energy-storage and conversion technologies. This position resides in the Energy Storage and Conversion Group in the Chemical Sciences Division at Oak Ridge National Laboratory (ORNL). Major Duties/Responsibilities: Prepare, assemble, and evaluate electrochemical cells, test fixtures, and related components for battery and redox-flow-battery research, following approved procedures and project requirements. Operate, troubleshoot, and maintain laboratory equipment and electrochemical test systems; support routine upkeep and ensure components, materials, and supplies are ready for scheduled work. Prepare samples and conduct electrochemical tests; organize, analyze, and quality-check results while maintaining complete experimental records and data files. Work with researchers, engineers, and project partners to execute work plans,...

Requisition Id 17380 Overview: As a postdoctoral researcher, you will help solve some of the most challenging problems the world faces. You will perform impactful research on a range of significant problems, and you will apply your work in multidisciplinary domains alongside globally recognized experts. You will bring creative thinking, teamwork, and hardware-software co-design skills to bear as you develop new methods to address scientific and engineering problems, collaborate with leaders in your field and across the laboratory, and disseminate innovative results through publications and presentations. The Learning Systems Group in the Computer Science and Mathematics Division (CSMD) at Oak Ridge National Laboratory (ORNL) seeks a highly motivated Postdoctoral Research Associate to lead research at the frontier of Generative AI, Large Language Models (LLMs), and Human-in-the-Loop Agentic AI systems. This role directly targets critical DOE Operations problems by advancing...

Requisition Id 17379 Overview: As a postdoctoral researcher, you will help solve some of the most challenging problems the world faces. You will perform impactful research on a range of significant problems, and you will apply your work in multidisciplinary domains alongside globally recognized experts. You will bring creative thinking, teamwork, and hardware-software co-design skills to bear as you develop new methods to address scientific and engineering problems, collaborate with leaders in your field and across the laboratory, and disseminate innovative results through publications and presentations. The Learning Systems Group at Oak Ridge National Laboratory (ORNL) seeks a highly motivated Postdoctoral Research Associate with strong expertise in AI for quantum computing to lead research at the frontier of advanced machine learning and quantum information science. The successful candidate will leverage deep neural architectures, neural decoders for quantum error...

Requisition Id 17378 Overview: We are seeking a Senior Radioisotope Processing Technician to support radioisotope processing for the 4501 Operations Group within the Medical and Industrial Isotope Processing Section (MIIPS) of the Isotope Processing and Manufacturing Division (IPMD), at Oak Ridge National Laboratory (ORNL). The 4501 Operations Group within the MIIPS and IPMD at ORNL has an immediate opening for a Senior Radioisotope Processing Technician. We are seeking a highly motivated, organized, and talented candidate to join our growing team to work on our expanding radioisotope production demands. Using the unique capabilities at ORNL, including the High Flux Isotope Reactor (HFIR) and related radiochemical and nuclear processing facilities, the group supports a variety of projects supplying difficult-to-produce radioisotopes essential for medical, research, and industrial applications. Production of these radioisotopes supports the mission of the Department of Energy...

Requisition Id 17188 Overview: Active DOE Q or active Top Secret clearance is required for consideration. The Field Intelligence Operations Division (FIOD) at Oak Ridge National Laboratory (ORNL) is seeking a highly motivated Technical Professional who will focus on Communications Security (COMSEC) Custodians are responsible for the generation, receipt, custody, distribution, safeguard, disposition or destruction, and accounting of COMSEC material entrusted to their COMSEC Account. The successful candidate will be expected to execute COMSEC custodian duties in the Field Intelligence Operations Division (FIOD) with minimal supervision. This position will report directly to the Group Leader in the FIOD's Information Assurance Group and will service multiple intelligence community COMSEC accounts. The position requires a Top Secret Clearance with access to Q and SCI. Major Duties/Responsibilities: Manage the COMSEC account to confirm the proper distribution, control, and...