Postdoctoral Research Associate - Multifunctional Equipment Integration (Carbon Capture)
Requisition Id 5882
Purpose
The Multifunctional Equipment Integration Group in the Building and Transportation Science Division (BTSD) at Oak Ridge National Laboratory (ORNL) is seeking qualified candidates to fill a Post-Doctoral researcher position. The work in this group supports the U.S. DOE Building Technology Office and other customers by developing state-of-the-art building equipment for energy efficiency, equipment to grid integration, and improved life cycle climate performance.
Major Duties / Responsibilities
You will be responsible for conducting, coordinating, and reporting complex research assignments related to energy conversion systems including:
- Direct and point source carbon capture, conversion, and storage technologies
- Separation processes and technologies
- Single and two-phase flow transport processes
- Waste heat recovery technologies
- Heat/mass exchangers for energy conversion processes
- Combined heat and power (CHP) systems
- Vapor compression and non-vapor compression systems
You will have the opportunity to develop experimental setups, conduct experimental campaigns, perform thermodynamic analysis and system modeling, analyze results, and prepare technical documents and research publications. The work will involve interacting and collaborating with researchers from universities, national laboratories, and private industry.
Qualifications
You must have earned a Ph.D. in Mechanical Engineering, Chemical Engineering, or a related field. You should possess the necessary background and experience in (a) innovating thinking and problem solving, (b) thermodynamic cycle modeling, (c) thermal storage materials and applications, (d) experience with the design and operation of experimental thermal/fluid systems, design of experiments, and knowledge of various mechanical systems and instrumentation (e) good knowledge of fluid dynamics and heat and mass transfer, and (f) knowledge of various mechanical systems and instrumentation. Experience with heating, ventilation, and air-conditioning (HVAC) equipment is also a plus. Strong communication (written and verbal) and interpersonal skills are required. Finally, a strong background in project management with a proven publication/patent record is required.
Expertise in one or more of the following areas is of particular interest:
(a) heat exchanger design and its associated disciplines (heat transfer, fluid flow, and coupled heat and mass transfer), (b) design and modeling of reverse Rankine (vapor compression) and related thermodynamic cycles, (c) design, measurement, and standards related to residential and commercial equipment, appliances, and water heaters, (d) materials relevant to non-vapor compression heat pumps, (e) phase change materials, (f) membranes, (g) cost reduction and design for manufacturing, (h) advanced manufacturing methods, (i) controls of building equipment, and (j) other technologies relevant to developing future building equipment that is efficient and grid-interactive.
Applicants cannot have received the most recent degree more than five years prior to the date of application and must complete all degree requirements before starting their appointment.
This position is a temporary, full-time assignment not to exceed 24 months. Initial appointments and extensions are subject to performance and availability of funding.
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.
If you have trouble applying for a position, 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.
Estimated Salary: $20 to $28 per hour based on qualifications.
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