Oak Ridge, Tennessee, United States · On-site
Requisition Id 16703 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…
Skills: Quantum Integrated Photonics, Quantum Sensing, Quantum Optics, Quantum Information Science, Photonic Device Design
Oak Ridge, Tennessee, United States · Hybrid
Requisition Id 16695 Overview: As a Senior AI Architect at Oak Ridge National Laboratory (ORNL), you will operate at the intersection of advanced machine learning, software and systems architecture, and ORNL’s enterpri…
Skills: AI Architecture, Machine Learning, LLM Architectures, Distributed Systems, Python
Oak Ridge, Tennessee, United States · Hybrid
Requisition Id 16694 Overview: The Geoinformatics Engineering Group, within the Human Dynamics Section of the Geospatial Science and Engineering Division at ORNL is seeking a Software Engineer. We are looking for candida…
Skills: Java, Python, C++, Angular, React
Oak Ridge, Tennessee, United States · On-site
Requisition Id 16692 Overview: The Business Services Directorate (BSD) at the Oak Ridge National Laboratory (ORNL) seeks to hire a Prime Contract Administrator to administer the UT-Battelle, LLC prime contract with the D…
Skills: Contract Administration, Contract Negotiation, FAR, DEAR, Government Regulations
Oak Ridge, Tennessee, United States · On-site
Requisition Id 16633 Overview: We are seeking an experienced operations support professional to meet expanding needs for operational excellence to accomplish the ORNL cutting-edge scientific research mission. This posi…
Skills: Work Control, Facility Management, Hazard Identification, Hazardous Materials Management, Project Management
Oak Ridge, Tennessee, United States · On-site
Requisition Id 16593 Overview: We are seeking a Cold Source Operations Group Lead to assume responsibility for the operations, testing and transient response associated with the High Flux Isotope Reactor (HFIR) Cold Sour…
Skills: Strategic Technical Leadership, Plant Operations, Hydrogen Venting, Emergency Response, Work Control
Oak Ridge, Tennessee, United States · On-site
Requisition Id 16653 Overview: We are seeking a Fire Protection Inspector who will function as a firefighter on a 12-hour rotating shift performing skilled emergency and non-emergency tasks. This position resides in the …
Skills: Firefighting, Emergency Medical Services, Technical Search and Rescue, Hazmat Operations, Fire Protection System Maintenance
Oak Ridge, Tennessee, United States · On-site
Requisition Id 16681 Overview: The Communications and Community Engagement Directorate (CCED) at the Department of Energy’s Oak Ridge National Laboratory seeks a media relations strategist to help communicate about the L…
Skills: Media Relations, Strategic Communications, Public Relations, Storytelling, AP Style
Oak Ridge, Tennessee, United States · On-site
Requisition Id 16682 Active DOE Q, active DOD Top Secret, or active DOD TS/SCI clearance is required for consideration. Overview: We are seeking a Multi-Function Information Systems Engineer who will be responsible for…
Skills: Windows Server Administration, Systems Engineering, Virtualization, Citrix, Active Directory
Oak Ridge, Tennessee, United States · On-site
Requisition Id 16323 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…
Skills: Radar Systems, Optics, AI/ML, RF Communications, Computational Imaging
Oak Ridge, Tennessee, United States · On-site
Requisition Id 16501 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 p…
Skills: Dynamic Testing, Modal Analysis, Data Acquisition, Signal Processing, Rotor Dynamics
Oak Ridge, Tennessee, United States · On-site
Requisition Id 16489 Overview: We are seeking a Reliability Engineer who will focus on developing, implementing, and improving a reliability and asset management program for predictive operations for the systems within t…
Skills: Reliability Engineering, Asset Management, SKM Software, Short Circuit Analysis, Protective Device Coordination
Oak Ridge, Tennessee, United States · Hybrid
Requisition Id 16651 Overview: The Mission Applications Group at Oak Ridge National Laboratory is seeking a talented and motivated Associate Software Engineer to join our team and help create lasting impact in our world.…
Skills: Full-stack Development, C#, React, Blazor, SQL Server
Oak Ridge, Tennessee, United States · On-site
Requisition Id 16655 Active DOE Q, active DOD Top Secret, or active DOD TS/SCI clearance is required for consideration. Overview: We are seeking a Senior Windows Systems Engineer who will play a crucial role in managin…
Skills: Windows Server Administration, Active Directory, Group Policy, DNS, DHCP
Oak Ridge, Tennessee, United States · On-site
Requisition Id 16652 Overview: We are seeking an R&D Associate Staff – Advanced Manufacturing and Characterization of Polymer Composites who will lead and execute research focused on experimental, computational modeling,…
Skills: Polymer Composites, Advanced Manufacturing, Computational Modeling, Python, MATLAB
Peachtree Corners, Georgia, United States · Remote OK
$148k–$186k/yr
Requisition Id 16659 Annual Salary Range: $147,560.00 - $186,050.00 Work-Site Type: Remote ORNL offers a flexible work environment that supports both the organization and the employee. In addition, this position is consi…
Skills: Talent Sourcing Strategy, AI Prompt Engineering, Workforce Planning, Data Analytics, CRM Management
Oak Ridge, Tennessee, United States · Remote OK
$148k–$186k/yr
Requisition Id 16659 Annual Salary Range: $147,560.00 - $186,050.00 Work-Site Type: Remote ORNL offers a flexible work environment that supports both the organization and the employee. In addition, this position is consi…
Skills: Talent Sourcing Strategy, AI Prompt Engineering, Workforce Planning, Data Analytics, CRM Management
Oak Ridge, Tennessee, United States · On-site
Requisition Id 15880 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…
Skills: Condensed-matter Physics, Materials Science, Multiscale Simulation, Multifidelity Simulation, Ab Initio Methods
Oak Ridge, Tennessee, United States · On-site
Requisition Id 16648 Overview: We are seeking an Export Control Analyst who will focus on export control responsibility for analyzing and issuing technical determinations, compliance rulings, and managing lifecycle licen…
Skills: Export Control, Technical Classification, Compliance Rulings, Regulatory Analysis, Jurisdiction Determination
Oak Ridge, Tennessee, United States · On-site
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 i…
Skills: Pulsed Laser Deposition, Epitaxial Synthesis, Thin Film Fabrication, Quantum Transport, Neutron Scattering
Oak Ridge, Tennessee, United States • On-site
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Conduct research on quantum integrated photonics and develop novel quantum sensing solutions for national interest problems. This includes writing peer-reviewed papers and presenting technical results to national audiences.
Requires a PhD in physics or a related field completed within the last five years. Preference is given to candidates with experience in the design, fabrication, and testing of integrated photonic devices.
Requisition Id 16703
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:
Basic Qualifications:
Preferred 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.
Please submit three letters of reference when applying to this position. You may upload these directly to your application or have them sent to [email protected] with the position title and number referenced in the subject line.
Instructions to upload documents to your candidate profile:
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.
Benefits at ORNL:
ORNL offers competitive pay and benefits programs to attract and retain talented people. The laboratory offers many employee benefits, including medical and retirement plans and flexible work hours, to help you and your family live happy and healthy. Employee amenities such as on-site fitness, banking, and cafeteria facilities are also provided for 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.
If you have difficulty using the online application system or need an accommodation to apply due to a disability, please email: [email protected].
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.
Big Science. Big Impact.
Oak Ridge National Laboratory is managed by UT-Battelle for the Department of Energy. Scientists and engineers at ORNL conduct basic and applied research and development to create scientific knowledge and technological solutions that strengthen the nation's leadership in key areas of science; increase the availability of affordable, reliable energy; and contribute to national security. ORNL also performs other work for the Department of Energy, including isotope production, information management, and technical program management, and provides research and technical assistance to other organizations.
Offices: One Bethel Valley Road, Oak Ridge, TN 37831, US
Big Science. Big Impact.
Oak Ridge National Laboratory is managed by UT-Battelle for the Department of Energy. Scientists and engineers at ORNL conduct basic and applied research and development to create scientific knowledge and technological solutions that strengthen the nation's leadership in key areas of science; increase the availability of affordable, reliable energy; and contribute to national security. ORNL also performs other work for the Department of Energy, including isotope production, information management, and technical program management, and provides research and technical assistance to other organizations.
Offices: One Bethel Valley Road, Oak Ridge, TN 37831, US
