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Materials lead


Oak Ridge National Laboratory


Location

Oak Ridge, TN | United States


Job description

Requisition Id 12377


Overview:

Oak Ridge National Laboratory (ORNL) seeks a Fusion Materials R&D Lead to lead groundbreaking research on materials for fusion energy, leveraging the extensive expertise in materials science, fusion energy science, nuclear engineering, computational science, and other scientific disciplines in ORNL. This position resides in the Materials Science and Technology Division (MSTD), Physical Sciences Directorate (PSD), and includes significant interfacing with other R&D organizations in ORNL, primarily the Fusion Energy Division (FED), Fusion and Fission Energy Sciences Directorate (FFESD).


Enabling fusion energy presents the ultimate challenge for materials science. As an international leader of materials research for fusion energy, ORNL aspires further strengthening its leadership and expanding the R&D toward commercially viable fusion energy. This involves advancing diverse disciplines of materials science and engineering (including discovery, design, development, processing, and manufacturing advanced materials, understanding materials behaviors in uniquely complex and harsh operating environment of fusion power plants, and methodologies for qualification of materials and components) and interdisciplinary integrations involving fusion plasma science, nuclear and mechanical engineering, and computational science.

This unique opportunity allows you to intertwine internal and external leadership. As the ORNL R&D Lead, you work closely with materials science and engineering experts of MSTD and fusion plasma science and design engineering experts in FED to develop and execute a coordinated, science-driven plans to resolve the critical materials challenges for fusion energy. As a leader of the national intellectual center of fusion materials R&D, you will work with MSTD and FED Division Directors to help direct the relevant national materials R&D programs through interfacing with DOE as appropriate.

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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.


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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.

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If you have trouble applying for a position, please email [email protected].


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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