Postdoctoral Research Associate - Advanced Reactor Core Materials Characterization

Oak Ridge National Laboratory · Oak Ridge, TN · 1 mo ago

AnalystFull-time

We need to produce HTML fragment with sections: About the role, Responsibilities, Requirements, Qualifications, Skills, Benefits, Pay, Schedule. Only include sections if posting has real specific content. We must not repeat job title. Must not include Job ID/requisition numbers as headings; can fold minor metadata into short

or drop it. Must preserve all substantive info; do not invent or summarize away detail. Remove boilerplate: cookie/navigation/legal/EEO/equal-opportunity/scam-warning boilerplate, duplicated lines, application instructions. Also remove "Letters of Recommendation" maybe? That's part of application instructions; we should remove. Also remove "Instructions to upload documents". Also remove "Special Requirements" maybe? It includes physical requirements, visa sponsorship not available, etc. That's substantive? It's about requirements; maybe we can include under Requirements or Qualifications. But we must not include placeholders like "commensurate with experience". We need to include Benefits if posting actually states them: It does list many benefits: medical, retirement plans, flexible work hours, on-site fitness, etc. So we can include Benefits section with list. Pay: Not specified; no salary mentioned. So we should NOT include Pay section. Schedule: Not specified; maybe flexible work hours mentioned under benefits but not schedule. So we should not include Schedule unless explicit. We need sections: About the role (overview), Responsibilities (Major Duties/Responsibilities), Requirements (Basic Qualifications?), Qualifications (Preferred Qualifications?), Skills (maybe combine proficiency etc). But we must not create thin sections; prefer few substantive sections. Could combine Basic and Preferred qualifications into Requirements and Qualifications? The instruction: Use headings for section headings (e.g. About the role, Responsibilities, Requirements, Qualifications, Skills, Benefits, Pay, Schedule). So we can decide which to include based on content. We have overview paragraph: "Overview: Oak Ridge National Laboratory..." That's About the role. Major Duties/Responsibilities: list. Basic Qualifications: PhD etc. That's Requirements. Preferred Qualifications: proficiency etc. That's Qualifications. Skills: maybe we can extract skills like microscopy techniques, communication, etc. But we already have them in qualifications. Could create Skills section for technical skills: microscopy, specimen preparation, etc. But we might avoid duplication. The instruction: Prefer a few substantive sections over many thin ones. So maybe we combine Basic and Preferred into Requirements and Qualifications, and maybe Skills not needed. But we have to include sections only when posting has real specific content. We have content for About the role, Responsibilities, Requirements (Basic Qualifications), Qualifications (Preferred Qualifications), Benefits. That's five sections. We must not include Pay or Schedule. We must not include duplicated lines. Remove boilerplate like "ORNL is an equal opportunity employer." etc. Also remove "This position will remain open for a minimum of 5 days..." etc. Also remove "We accept Word..." etc. Also remove "UT-Battelle is an E-Verify employer." Also remove "About ORNL:" paragraph? That's somewhat generic but contains info about ORNL benefits etc. Some of that is benefits; we already have benefits list. The "About ORNL:" paragraph includes mission, size, etc. Might be considered boilerplate? It's descriptive of ORNL; could be considered part of About the role? But we already have overview. Might be considered redundant. The instruction: Remove cookie/navigation/legal/EEO/equal-opportunity/scam-warning boilerplate, duplicated lines, and application instructions. The "About ORNL:" is not exactly boilerplate but could be considered generic description; but it's substantive about the lab. Might keep as part of About the role? However we already have overview; we could incorporate some of that into About the role if not duplicated. But we must preserve ALL substantive information; we cannot discard info that is not boilerplate. The "About ORNL:" includes: "As a U.S. Department of Energy (DOE) Office of Science national laboratory, ORNL has an impressive 80-year legacy..." etc. That's substantive about the lab. Could be considered part of About the role. We could merge into About the role section. Similarly, the benefits list is under "ORNL offers competitive pay and benefits programs..." and then list. That's substantive; we will include Benefits section. We need to ensure we don't include placeholders like "commensurate with experience". Not present. We must not include Job ID/requisition numbers as headings; we can include a short paragraph with Requisition Id maybe? The instruction: "do NOT put Job ID / requisition numbers as headings — fold minor metadata into a short

or drop it." So we can include a

with the Requisition Id maybe at top. We must output only HTML fragment, no /, no markdown fences. Thus structure:

Requisition Id: 17144

About the role

... (overview + maybe ORNL description)

Responsibilities

... each duty

Requirements

... basic qualifications

Qualifications

... preferred qualifications

Benefits

... benefits list

We must ensure we preserve all substantive information from the posting. Let's extract. Overview paragraph: "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 problems in energy and security. We are seeking a Postdoctoral Research Associate who will aid the research staff in understanding the synergistic effects of various degradation phenomena of nuclear reactor fuel cladding and core internal materials. Strong materials characterization skills are required. This position resides in the Fuel Cladding and Core Internals (FCCI) Group in the Nuclear Energy and Fuel Cycle Division, Fusion and Fission Energy and Science Directorate at Oak Ridge National Laboratory (ORNL). The FCCI Group applies modern materials science to design, develop, optimize, and test advanced materials that will accelerate the deployment of higher performance nuclear energy systems. As part of our research team, you will assess the viability of accelerated irradiation methodologies as well as subsized mechanical testing methodologies on highly irradiated materials (either using ions or research reactor irradiation data) for establishing performance envelopes for materials to be deployed in advanced reactors. Efforts would in-part utilize the instrumentation and expertise available through the Low Activation Materials Development and Analysis Laboratory (LAMDA). The selected individual will be encouraged to engage with staff within the FCCI group, the Nuclear Energy and Fuel Cycle Division and across the laboratory to foster a vibrant research atmosphere to grow capabilities and drive innovation. Metrics for success will include scientific output, disseminating results at national and international conferences and other technical meetings, and delivering on programmatic milestones." That's a lot; we need to preserve all. We'll put that in

under About the role. Responsibilities list: "Major Duties/Responsibilities:" then bullet list: - Utilize techniques such as optical microscopy, scanning electron microscopy (SEM), electron backscatter diffraction (EBSD), and transmission electron microscopy (TEM) for microstructural characterization of materials. - Correlate irradiation conditions to the post-irradiation performance of novel materials. - Coordinate with hot-cell personnel to collect post-irradiation mechanical property data - Perform characterization activities within a radiological laboratory. - Participate in the development of new ideas and projects. - Present and report research results and publish scientific outcomes in peer-reviewed journals in a timely manner. - Ensure compliance with environment, safety, health, and quality program requirements. - Maintain strong dedication to the implementation and perpetuation of values and ethics. - Collaborate within a multi-disciplinary research environment consisting of experimentalists, computational scientists, and engineers conducting basic and applied research in support of the Laboratory’s missions. - Deliver ORNL’s mission by aligning behaviors, priorities, and interactions with our core values of Impact, Integrity, Teamwork, Safety, and Service. - Promote equal opportunity by fostering a respectful workplace – in how we treat one another, work together, and measure success. We need to preserve all; we can put each as

. Requirements (Basic Qualifications): - A PhD degree in materials science, nuclear, or mechanical engineering, or a related discipline within the past 5 years. - Excellent communication skills, including verbal, presentation, and writing skills, are required to enable effective interaction with technical peers and program managers. - Applicants must have completed all degree requirements prior to position start. Qualifications (Preferred Qualifications): - Proficiency with specimen preparation using standard metallography and Focused Ion Beam (FIB) techniques. - Proficiency with characterization techniques such as SEM, EBSD, and TEM is strongly preferred. - Experience with radiation effects in metals and alloys, with a particular focus on deformation mechanisms, damage-rate, helium effects, and/or stress effects in materials. - Familiarity with subsized specimen mechanical testing/property analysis. - Experience with the design of experiments for the collection of in-situ mechanical testing data. - Knowledge of scientific software in python (numpy, scipy, pandas) or related data analysis suite. - Record of productive and creative research as demonstrated by publications and conference presentations. - Motivated self-starter with the ability to work independently and to participate creatively in collaborative teams across the laboratory. - Ability to function well in a fast-paced research environment, set priorities to accomplish multiple tasks within deadlines, and adapt to ever changing needs. Benefits: from "ORNL offers competitive pay and benefits programs to attract and retain individuals who demonstrate exceptional work behaviors. The laboratory provides a range of employee benefits, including medical and retirement plans and flexible work hours, to support the well-being of you and your family. Employee amenities such as on-site fitness, banking, and cafeteria facilities are also available for added 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." We should preserve all. We'll make a