About the position
PhD in Chemical Engineering, Materials Science & Engineering, Nuclear Engineering, Chemistry (i.e., Analytical, Physical), or a related field completed within the last 5 years.
Demonstrated skills and hands-on experiences with advanced materials characterization equipment and/or data analysis tools.
Experience with multiple advanced materials characterization techniques, including mechanical testing, high-resolution microscopy, and in situ spectroscopy and mass spectrometry methods.
A minimum of 1 year of experience in microfluidics and/or MEMS fabrication.
An excellent record of productive and creative research as demonstrated by publications in peer-reviewed journals.
Ability to work effectively both independently and within interdisciplinary, collaborative research teams, including mentoring students, managing multiple priorities in a fast-paced environment, and adapting to evolving research and programmatic needs.
Ability to function well in a fast-paced research environment, set priorities to accomplish multiple tasks within deadlines, and adapt to ever changing needs.
Special Requirements:
Applicants cannot have received their Ph.D. more than five years prior to the date of application and must complete all degree requirements before starting their appointment.
This position requires the ability to obtain and maintain an HSPD-12 PIV badge.
All employees must also be able to obtain and maintain a federal Personal Identity Verification (PIV) card as mandated by Homeland Security Presidential Directive 12 (HSPD-12) and Department of Energy (DOE) Order 473.1A, which requires a favorable post-employment background investigation.
To obtain this credential, new employees must successfully complete and pass a Federal Tier 1 background check investigation.
This investigation includes a declaration of illegal drug activities, including use, supply, possession, or manufacture within the last year.
If you have not resided in the U.S. for three consecutive years, you are not eligible for the PIV credential and instead will need to obtain a favorable Local Site Specific Only (LSSO) risk determination to maintain employment.
Please submit three letters of reference when applying to this position.
Department of Energy (DOE) Office of Science national laboratory, ORNL has an impressive 80-year legacy of addressing the nation’s most pressing challenges.
If you have difficulty using the online application system or need an accommodation to apply due to a disability, please email: ORNLRecruiting@ornl.gov.
This position will remain open for a minimum of 5 days after which it will close when a qualified candidate is identified and/or hired.
ORNL is an equal opportunity employer.
All qualified applicants, including individuals with disabilities and protected veterans, are encouraged to apply.
What you’ll bring
- Preferred Qualifications:
- Experience with multiple advanced materials characterization techniques, including mechanical testing, high-resolution microscopy, and in situ spectroscopy and mass spectrometry methods.
- A minimum of 1 year of experience in microfluidics and/or MEMS fabrication.
- A minimum of 1 year of experience in ToF-SIMS or other MS techniques.
- Experience with processing and evaluations of large MS and microscopy data sets.
- Experience with operation of ToF-SIMS, APT, SEM, TEM, and XRD instrument.
- Applicants cannot have received their Ph.D. more than five years prior to the date of application and must complete all degree requirements before starting their appointment.
- If you have not resided in the U.S. for three consecutive years, you are not eligible for the PIV credential and instead will need to obtain a favorable Local Site Specific Only (LSSO) risk determination to maintain employment.
- If you have difficulty using the online application system or need an accommodation to apply due to a disability, please email: ORNLRecruiting@ornl.gov.
At a glance
- Position type
- PhD
- Institution
- Oak Ridge National Laboratory
- Department
- Department of Energy
- Research group
- Not stated
- Location
- USA
- Supervisor / contact person
- Not stated
- Funding
- Funding not stated
Initial appointments and extensions are subject to performance and availability of funding. - Duration
- Not stated
- Expected start
- Not stated
- Vacancy reference
- Not stated
Research focus
- Discipline
- Materials Science, Chemistry, Chemical Engineering
- Research area
- Not stated
- Methods
- Spectroscopy, Microscopy
- Software
- Not stated
Dates to know
- Listed on FOSS Positions
- 18 Sep 2026
- Original advertisement date
- Not stated in the source
- Application deadline
- Deadline not stated
- Priority review date
- Not stated
- Last checked
- 18 Sep 2026
- Last updated
- 18 Sep 2026
If you have difficulty using the online application system or need an accommodation to apply due to a disability, please email: ORNLRecruiting@ornl.gov.
How to apply
Applicants cannot have received their Ph.D. more than five years prior to the date of application and must complete all degree requirements before starting their appointment. The appointment length will be up to 24 months with the potential for extension. Initial appointments and extensions are subject to performance and availability of funding.
Please submit three letters of reference when applying to this position. You can upload these directly to your application or have them sent to postdocrecruitment@ornl.gov with the title and number referenced in the subject line.
If you have difficulty using the online application system or need an accommodation to apply due to a disability, please email: ORNLRecruiting@ornl.gov.
ORNL is an equal opportunity employer. All qualified applicants, including individuals with disabilities and protected veterans, are encouraged to apply. UT-Battelle is an E-Verify employer.
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https://jobs.ornl.gov/talentcommunity/apply/1429061200/?locale=en_US
Contact: postdocrecruitment@ornl.govORNLRecruiting@ornl.gov
Original sources
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