Oak Ridge National Laboratory
Knoxville, TN, USA
Requisition Id 15886 Overview: We are seeking an R&D Associate who will lead and execute research focused on processing-structure-property relationships, advanced manufacturing scale-up, and experimental validation of high-performance polymer composite systems. This position resides in the Composites Innovation Group in the Manufacturing Science Division, Energy Science and Technology Directorate, at Oak Ridge National Laboratory (ORNL). Major Duties/Responsibilities: Conduct independent and team-based research on processing-structure-property relationships to enable the integration of novel polymer composite materials into advanced manufacturing workflows Apply experimental expertise in composite conversion "Integrated" processes Develop and apply high-rate manufacturing processes for composites including injection molding (IM), compression molding (CM), thermoforming, and sheet molding compound (SMC) Lead and manage multifunctional materials research projects,...