Postdoctoral Research Associate Data Science for Advanced Manufacturing

Job description

Requisition Id 15287 

­­Overview:

Purpose:

You will be working at the MDF to advance digital manufacturing technologies and to facilitate and accelerate their deployment to industry.

The MDF is home to a wide array of 3D printing (e.g., powder bed, directed energy deposition, hybrid), machining, polymer, and convergent manufacturing systems which produce critical components out of advanced alloys and materials.

These systems are instrumented and connected to a digital platform to facilitate the creation of digital twins of the physical components fabricated in the facility.

These digital twins are leveraged to develop paradigm shifts in quality assurance, quality control, real-time process control, and design optimization for the United States.

In this digital environment, you will use large quantities of data to gain a greater understanding of our systems and develop data analytics and artificial intelligence algorithms.

You will be actively engaged in the research and development of software and hardware techniques to explore three areas of interest: (1) real-time quality control of manufacturing processes; (2) understanding correlations between manufacturing intent, machine behavior, and part quality; and (3) optimization of manufacturing processes targeting higher throughput and part quality.

You will have access to ample resources to be successful in this position, and therefore you are expected to publish new research in professional journals and to present your results to the scientific community at various conferences.

With over 100 unique manufacturing systems at the MDF, you will have the opportunity to work on a variety of engaging projects and to explore multiple facets of data science while growing your skillsets and career and having a measurable impact on the success of the MDF.

Major Duties/Responsibilities:

Basic Qualifications:

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.

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.

Instructions to upload documents to your candidate profile:

Visa sponsorship is not available for this position.

Security, Credentialing, and Eligibility Requirements

For employment at Oak Ridge National Laboratory (ORNL), a Real ID compliant form of identification will be required.

Additionally, ORNL is subject to Department of Energy (DOE) access restrictions.

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.

This includes marijuana and cannabis derivatives, which are still considered illegal under federal law, regardless of state laws.

For foreign national candidates:

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.

Once you meet the three-year residency requirement, you will be required to obtain a PIV credential to maintain employment.

About ORNL:

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.

ORNL offers competitive pay and benefits programs to attract and retain individuals who demonstrate exceptional work behaviors.

The laboratory provides a range of employee benefits, including medical and retirement plans and flexible work hours, to support the well-being of you and your family.

Employee amenities such as on-site fitness, banking, and cafeteria facilities are also available for added convenience.

Other benefits include the following: Prescription Drug Plan, Dental Plan, Vision Plan, 401(k) Retirement Plan, Contributory Pension Plan, Life Insurance, Disability Benefits, Generous Vacation and Holidays, Parental Leave, Legal Insurance with Identity Theft Protection, Employee Assistance Plan, Flexible Spending Accounts, Health Savings Accounts, Wellness Programs, Educational Assistance, Relocation Assistance, and Employee Discounts.

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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.

We accept Word (.doc, .docx), Adobe (unsecured .pdf), Rich Text Format (.rtf), and HTML (.htm, .html) up to 5MB in size.

Resumes from third party vendors will not be accepted; these resumes will be deleted and the candidates submitted will not be considered for employment.

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.

Required Skill Profession

Life Scientists