Topic: HVAC

Research thermal energy storage and building equipment in ORNL’s Thermal Energy Storage Group. Design experimental systems and campaigns, perform thermofluid analysis, and investigate sorption systems, compressors, heat exchangers and HVAC technologies. Develop system-level models, publish findings and contribute to multidisciplinary research and proposals. The appointment is up to 24 months, with potential extension subject to performance and funding. Federal identification and access requirements apply; the application requires two reference letters.

Develop and evaluate software for thermal-system design and control, including HVAC, central heating/cooling plants and data-centre cooling. The work uses Modelica, Python, optimization and AI, with laboratory or field validation and industrial collaboration. This two-year postdoctoral appointment has monthly pay of USD 8,266–8,921. Priority review is December 30, 2026. Hybrid staff must live within 150 miles of Berkeley Lab.