Topic: materials characterization

Combine materials characterization and data science to assess components produced by advanced manufacturing. Work in ORNL's Manufacturing Systems Analytics Group includes developing analytical methods, applying computational techniques to characterization data, supporting research projects and publishing results. The appointment is based in Knoxville, Tennessee, for up to 24 months, with possible extension dependent on performance and funding.

Investigate sustainable sodium-ion batteries by designing polymer binders, conductive coatings and inorganic electrode materials. The research connects electrode composition and interfaces with electrochemical performance and recovery, including reversible architectures for disassembly and recycling. Work combines synthesis, electrode fabrication, materials characterization and battery testing with experimental and computational collaborators. The initial appointment is two years. Priority consideration is November 6, 2026.