Postgraduate Research Associate position for Nuclear Reactor Structural Materials Database Development

Highlights:

1.      The candidate will contribute to development of Gen IV Materials Handbook, an international structural materials database that provides a platform for more than 10 countries to share materials information for Generation IV Nuclear Energy Systems development.

2.      The work will be conducted in the area of structural materials for nuclear energy system applications to involve extensive technical review and approval, data analysis and processing, literature survey and information editing, and materials database construction and management. The project requires a background and interest in materials science and engineering, mechanics of materials, mechanical testing, and information technology and database development.

3.      A master’s degree is required with consideration also given to applicants with a Ph.D. The project duration is a minimum of 2 years with an evaluation of performance at the end of the first year to determine if the position will be extended. US permanent residency or citizenship may be required.

4.      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. Applications will be accepted until the position is filled.

5.      Questions regarding the position can be directed to Weiju Ren at renw@ornl.gov. Please include the requisition number and title when corresponding.

6.      Qualified applicants must apply online at https://www2.orau.gov/ORNL_POST/. All applicants will need to register before they can begin the online application. For complete instructions, on how to apply, please see the instructions at http://www.orau.gov/orise/edu/ornl/ornl-pdpm/application.htm.

7.      This appointment is offered through the ORNL Postgraduate Research Participation Program and is administered by the Oak Ridge Institute for Science and Education (ORISE). The program is open to all qualified U.S. and non-U.S. citizens without regard to race, color, age, religion, sex, national origin, physical or mental disability, or status as a Vietnam-era veteran or disabled veteran.

Materials Science and Technology Division

Oak Ridge National Laboratory

Oak Ridge, Tennessee

ORNL10-78-MSTD

Postdoctoral position in Supramolecular Chemistry 2010

Highlights:

1.      A postdoctoral position in organic synthesis is available immediately in the Chemical Separations Group to support our research in supramolecular chemistry.

2.      The primary responsibility will be to perform synthesis and characterization of novel receptors for ion recognition and separation. In addition to traditional molecular hosts, our group is currently targeting less conventional ion receptors based on self-assembled cages and frameworks, guided by computer-aided design.

3.      Depending on his/her qualifications and research interests, the candidate will thus have the opportunity to contribute to various aspects of ongoing projects in the group, including ion binding measurements, self-assembly and crystal engineering studies, and extractive separations.

4.      A Ph.D. in Chemistry or closely related discipline is required. A strong background and demonstrated experience in synthesis and characterization of organic compounds are required.

5.      The candidate must be able to work independently and have good oral and written communication skills. Experience or knowledge in some of the following areas is a plus: analytical techniques for studying supramolecular associations (NMR and UV-VIS titrations, ESI-MS, X-ray diffraction, ITC, etc), extractive separations, crystallization techniques, and supramolecular chemistry/crystal engineering concepts.

6.      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. Applications will be accepted until the position is filled.

7.      Questions regarding the position can be directed to Radu Custelcean at custelceanr@ornl.gov. Please include the requisition number and title when corresponding.

8.      How to Apply:
Qualified applicants must apply online at https://www2.orau.gov/ORNL_POST/. All applicants will need to register before they can begin the online application. For complete instructions, on how to apply, please see the instructions at http://www.orau.gov/orise/edu/ornl/ornl-pdpm/application.htm.

9.      This appointment is offered through the ORNL Postgraduate Research Participation Program and is administered by the Oak Ridge Institute for Science and Education (ORISE). The program is open to all qualified U.S. and non-U.S. citizens without regard to race, color, age, religion, sex, national origin, physical or mental disability, or status as a Vietnam-era veteran or disabled veteran.

Chemical Sciences Division
Oak Ridge National Laboratory
Oak Ridge, Tennessee

Oak Ridge, TN, USA

Ref: ORNL10-79-CSD