Postdoctoral Research Associate - Advanced STEM and EELS for Quantum and Energy Materials
Oak Ridge National LaboratoryOak Ridge, Tennessee, United States
Posted April 1, 2026
Full Time
About the Company
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.
Job Description
We are seeking a Postdoctoral Research Associate who will focus on advanced electron microscopy research for quantum or energy materials.
Requirements
- A PhD in materials science and engineering, physics, chemistry, or electrical engineering or a related field.
- Experience in scanning transmission electron microscopy
- Background in aberration-corrected STEM and EELS
- Background in Python or MatLab
- Excellent written and oral communication skills
- Motivated self-starter with the ability to work independently and to participate creatively in collaborative teams across the laboratory
Benefits
- 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
- Employee Discounts