19 postdoctoral research associate jobs found in Oak Ridge, TN

Requisition Id 16297 Overview: We are seeking a Postdoctoral Research Associate who will focus on polymer synthesis and characterization for fundamental understanding of depolymerization and polymerization of polymers coupled with autonomous chemistry https://www.ornl.gov/project/precision-synthesis-polymers-mastering-reaction-equilibria. This position resides in the Soft Materials and Membranes group in the Separation and Polymer Chemistry section, Chemical Sciences Division, Physical Sciences Directorate, at Oak Ridge National Laboratory (ORNL). As part of our team, the postdoc will synthesize novel polymers (both polymerization and depolymerization) especially utilizing robotic autonomous chemistry, unravel mechanistic understanding, valorize to new polymers using depolymerized building blocks, as well as conduct their characterization. The project is highly collaborative, and the postdoc will work with other polymer scientists, physicists, computational scientists, as...

Requisition Id 16296 Overview: We are seeking a Postdoctoral Research Associate to develop AI-driven automation workflows for aberration-correction scanning transmission electron microscopy (STEM) to accelerate the characterization of degradation mechanisms in catalysts and electrochemical devices. This position resides in the Applied Microanalysis and Thermophysics (AMAT) Group in the Materials Analysis & Interface Science Section of the Materials Science and Technology Division (MSTD), Physical Sciences Directorate at Oak Ridge National Laboratory (ORNL). As part of our research team, you will collaborate with world leaders in catalysis and electrochemistry through national laboratory consortia of the Department of Energy's Office of Critical Minerals and Energy Innovation (CMEI). Your role will be to work with the new aberration-corrected Thermo Fisher Spectra Ultra STEM to help drive the development of automated routines for analyzing catalyst structure and...

Requisition Id 16290 Overview: We are seeking Postdoctoral Research Associates who will focus on materials joining and allied materials sciences and manufacturing technologies. These positions reside in the Materials Joining Group in the Materials Analysis and Interface Science Section, Materials Science and Technology Division, Physical Sciences Directorate, at Oak Ridge National Laboratory (ORNL). Multiple positions are available to support R&D with different research focuses. They include innovations in joining and materials processing/synthesis, AI/ML for process monitoring and control, and physics based computational modeling of joining processes or performance of welded structures. As a postdoc, you will conduct research and development at the forefront and often at the intersection of above topic areas as part of our multi-disciplinary team, with access to the vast research resources in a national laboratory environment, to advance your career. Major...

Requisition Id 16262 Overview: We are seeking a postdoctoral researcher to work at the intersection of tensor networks, quantum algorithms, scientific computing, topological physics, and quantum hardware. As part of our team, you will perform research to develop new scalable quantum simulation algorithms, based on multi-linear representation theory, and apply them to real world applications spanning qubit engineering to quantum algorithmic analysis to applications across the physical sciences (condensed-matter or high energy physics, data science). You will Interpret, report, and present research concepts and results to national. This position resides within the Quantum Computational Science Group in the Computational Sciences and Engineering Division (CSED) at Oak Ridge National Laboratory (ORNL). CSED performs transdisciplinary computational science and analytics at scale to produce advancements in physical sciences, engineering, and biomedicine and health. The Quantum...

Requisition Id 16254 Overview: Do you have a passion for applying AI methods for accelerating scientific discoveries and an ability to think outside of the box in a collaborative and open environment? If so, the Oak Ridge National Laboratory's Learning Systems Group within the Data and Artificial Intelligence Systems section invites you to apply to our new postdoctoral research associate position in AI for Science. We are seeking a highly motivated Postdoctoral Research Associate to conduct cutting-edge research in artificial intelligence for scientific discovery within a national laboratory environment. The successful candidate will develop and apply advanced machine learning techniques-including multimodal AI, computer vision, and large language models-to complex scientific and engineering challenges. This role emphasizes interdisciplinary collaboration, scalable data systems, and impactful research aligned with mission-driven science. As a postdoctoral researcher, you will...

Requisition Id 16217 Overview: The Multiscale Biomedical Systems Group within the Advanced Computing in Health (ACH) section of the Computational Sciences and Engineering Division (CSED) at Oak Ridge National Laboratory (ORNL) seeks a motivated Postdoctoral Research Associate. This position primarily focuses on large-scale molecular dynamics (MD) simulations and AI-integrated multiscale modeling of complex biosystems. The successful candidate will also contribute to efforts that bridge molecular, cellular, and systems-level modeling, with growing relevance to emerging paradigms such as whole-cell modeling and networked biological systems. You will work at the intersection of high-performance computing (HPC), computational biophysics, and machine learning, leveraging leadership-class computing resources and collaborating across ORNL, federal agencies, and academic partners. Key Responsibilities: Develop and apply scalable molecular dynamics (MD) and multiscale simulation...

Requisition Id 16184 Overview: We are seeking a Postdoctoral Research Associate who will focus on advanced electron microscopy research for quantum or energy materials. This position resides in the electron Microscopy and Microanalysis (e-MMÅ) group in the Nanomaterials Characterization Section, Center for Nanophase Materials Sciences (CNMS), Physical Science Directorate (PSD) at Oak Ridge National Laboratory (ORNL). As part of our team, you will investigate the atomic and electronic structures in energy and quantum materials and correlate them with relevant properties for energy and data storage applications. You will utilize ORNL's new capabilities of aberration-corrected scanning transmission electron microscopy (STEM). A particular focus of the research will be understanding heterogeneities, such as interfaces in quantum materials or energy materials. Advanced electron microscopy capabilities, such as 4D-STEM and high-resolution electron energy-loss spectroscopy (EELS),...

Requisition Id 15490 Overview: The Multimodal Sensor Analytics group in the Electrification and Energy Infrastructure Division (EEID) is seeking a postdoctoral researcher with proven expertise in computed tomography (CT) reconstruction, including sparse-view and limited-angle algorithms, and the application of advanced machine learning (ML) and computational imaging methods to scientific and industrial imaging data. You will directly contribute to developing and deploying algorithms for multi-modal tomography (X-ray, neutron, and electron), advancing methods for non-destructive evaluation (NDE) and scientific imaging. This position emphasizes bridging cutting-edge ML/AI with real-world imaging systems in collaboration with experimental scientists, leveraging facilities such as the Manufacturing Demonstration Facility (MDF). This role offers a unique opportunity to drive impactful research on sparse scientific imaging while building a strong research profile in computational...

Requisition Id 16161 Overview: We are seeking a Postdoctoral Research Associate who will focus on advanced scanning probe microscopy to study the dynamics of ferroic systems, including ferroelectric and ferroelastic materials, under external stimuli such as electric fields, light, strain, and temperature. This position resides in the Data Nanonanalytics (DNA) Group within 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 investigate the functional properties of novel ferroic material systems and correlate their nanoscale ferroelectric, ferroelastic, optical, and electrical responses with structure and environment, with relevance to microelectronic devices and low-power, three-dimensional, non-von Neumann computing architectures. You will utilize ORNL's unique ultra-high-vacuum, glovebox, and ambient atomic force...

Requisition Id 16166 Overview: The Programming Systems Group at ORNL seeks a forward-leaning Postdoctoral Researcher to advance research at the nexus of Agentic AI, high-productivity programming systems (Mojo, Julia, Rust, Python), and HPC system co-design. This position is embedded within the larger DOE ASCR ecosystem, with direct relevance to ongoing efforts, and related AI-for-HPC thrusts that emphasize modernization of scientific programming languages and workflows. This aligns with internal project directions emphasizing high-productivity languages (Python, Julia, Rust) and their emerging competitors/frameworks (Mojo and JAX) for extreme-scale heterogeneous systems. The selected researcher will explore how autonomous AI agents and LLM-driven code generation can co-evolve with next-generation language and compiler ecosystems to accelerate scientific software development at scale. Majot Duties/Responsibilities: Agentic AI for High-Productivity Languages: Develop...

Requisition Id 16149 Overview: Oak Ridge National Laboratory (ORNL) 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. Our diverse capabilities span a broad range of scientific and engineering disciplines, enabling the laboratory to explore fundamental science challenges and conduct the research needed to accelerate the delivery of solutions to the marketplace. The Radiation Transport and HPC Methods (RTHPCM) Group within the Nuclear Applications Methods and Data Section, Nuclear Energy and Fuel Cycle Division at ORNL is seeking candidates to apply for the computational nuclear engineer role. This role is responsible for the development and implementation of methods and numerical algorithms for modeling and simulation of nuclear systems. Computational Nuclear Engineers within the RTHPCM group will work with group, section, and division...

Requisition Id 16061 Overview: As a U.S. Department of Energy (DOE) Office of Science national laboratory, ORNL has an impressive 80-year legacy of addressing the nation's most pressing challenges. Our team is made up of over 7,000 dedicated and innovative individuals! Our goal is to create an environment where a variety of perspectives and backgrounds are valued, ensuring ORNL is known as a top choice for employment. These principles are essential for supporting our broader mission to drive scientific breakthroughs and translate them into solutions for energy, environmental, and security challenges facing the nation. We are seeking a Postdoctoral Research Associate who will support the Quantum Sensing and Computing Group in the Computational Science and Engineering Division (CSED), Computing and Computational Sciences Directorate (CCSD) at Oak Ridge National Laboratory (ORNL). Major Duties/Responsibilities: Participate in new and ongoing research on quantum integrated...

Requisition Id 15603 Overview: The National Center for Computational Sciences (NCCS) at the Oak Ridge National Laboratory (ORNL) is seeking a postdoctoral research associate in the area of HPC Confidential Computing and Secure Multi-tenancy. The candidate will be able to make research contributions in areas of system software architectures to support secure computing enclaves on large scale HPC and supercomputing resources. The candidate will also contribute to the development of large-scale identity and key management solutions. We are a leader in computational and computer science, with signature strengths in high-performance computing and data analytics with applications in a large variety of science domains and NCCS is home to some of the fastest supercomputers and storage systems in the world. This position is in the Technology Integration group within NCCS. Specific areas of research interest include: Integration of memory encryption, confidential computing, and...

Requisition Id 15604 Overview: The National Center for Computational Sciences (NCCS) at the Oak Ridge National Laboratory (ORNL) is seeking a postdoctoral research associate in High-Performance Computing (HPC) system architecture and intelligent storage design. The candidate will contribute to research and development efforts in scalable storage and memory architectures, telemetry-driven system optimization, and application-driven performance analysis for HPC, scientific Artificial Intelligence (AI), and scientific edge computing. We are a leader in computational and computer science, with signature strengths in high-performance computing, system architecture, and data analytics 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 Technology Integration group within NCCS. Specific areas of research interest include: Telemetry collection and analysis to inform...

Requisition Id 15602 Overview: The National Center for Computational Sciences (NCCS) at the Oak Ridge National Laboratory (ORNL) is seeking a postdoctoral research associate in the area of Application-driven Composable Distributed Storage. The candidate will be able to make research contributions in understanding and efficient use of distributed data storage and I/O subsystems for High-Performance Computing (HPC), scientific Artificial Intelligence (AI), and scientific edge computing. We are a leader in computational and computer science, with signature strengths in high-performance computing and data analytics 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 Technology Integration group within NCCS. Specific areas of research interest include: Flexible, composable storage service architectures that expose useful data container abstractions and interfaces...

Requisition Id 16197 Overview: 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). Major Duties/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...

Requisition Id 15340 Overview: The Power System Resilience (PSR) Group in the Electrification and Energy Infrastructure Division (EEID) within the Energy Science and Technology Directorate (ESTD) at Oak Ridge National Laboratory (ORNL) is seeking a Postdoctoral Research Associate to perform R&D in the areas of electromagnetic transient (EMT) simulation and software development as well as dynamic and transient inverter modeling and different applications of the simulation. Selection will be based on qualifications, relevant experience, skills, and education. You should be highly self-motivated and independent in conducting research under general guidance and are expected to prepare manuscripts for scientific publication and present the work to sponsors and at conferences. The PSR Group supports the research on energy security and resilience of the power grid at the Energy Department (DOE) through advancement of modeling, simulation, and real-time monitoring of the power...

Requisition Id 16261 Overview: We are seeking a Postdoctoral Research Associate who will focus on the physics and materials science of PLD-synthesized twisted oxide and hybrid quantum materials. This position resides in the Neutron & X-Ray Scattering, & Thermophysics group in the Materials Analysis and Interface Science Section, Materials Science and Technology Division, Physical Sciences Directorate at Oak Ridge National Laboratory (ORNL). As part of our research team, you will work in a highly collaborative environment with a broad spectrum of expertise, including epitaxial synthesis, twisted membrane fabrication, quantum transport, neutron/x-ray scattering, and spectroscopy. You will perform cutting-edge research on correlated quantum heterostructures, including epitaxial synthesis by pulsed laser deposition, characterization, analyzing data, and writing papers. Major Duties/Responsibilities: Conduct epitaxial synthesis of complex-oxide thin films and...

Requisition Id 16159 Overview: We are seeking an early-career R&D Associate Staff Member to develop and demonstrate advanced manufacturing, robotics, and automation technologies for next-generation building construction. This position resides in the Manufacturing Robotics and Controls Group in the Manufacturing Science Division (MSD), Energy Science and Technology Directorate (ESTD), at Oak Ridge National Laboratory (ORNL). This role will focus on the development and implementation of novel robotic construction workflows, human-machine collaboration strategies, and automated manufacturing platforms that transform how buildings are designed and constructed. The successful candidate will contribute to a UT-ORII Convergent Research Initiative (CRI) aimed at enabling affordable, resilient, high-productivity construction practices through advanced automation. As an ORNL staff member aligned with UT-ORII, the selected candidate will also be appointed as a UT-ORII Fellow,...