The Neutron Sciences Directorate (NScD) at Oak Ridge National Laboratory (ORNL) operates the High Flux Isotope Reactor (HFIR), the United States’ highest flux reactor based neutron source, and the Spallation Neutron Source (SNS), the world’s most intense pulsed accelerator based neutron source. Together these facilities operate 30 instruments for neutron scattering research, each year carrying out in excess of 1,000 experiments in the physical, chemical, materials, biological and medical sciences. HFIR also provides unique facilities for isotope production and neutron irradiation.
Career opportunities at ORNL include internships, postgrads, postmasters, postdoc appointments, distinguished fellowships, business and technical professionals, fulltime research staff, and joint faculty appointments. ORNL provides the opportunity to make an important national and even worldly impact, working alongside outstanding scientists and expertise in an exciting, fast paced environment aimed at finding solutions to real world problems. With over 4,600 annual staff, almost 500 interns every summer, the world’s best neutron source, one of the fastest supercomputers, and over a dozen world-class facilities, the possibilities are endless.
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Distinguished Fellowships and Postdoctoral Positions
Distinguished Fellowships
The Distinguished Staff Fellowship Program grants a limited number of outstanding early career scientists and engineers the opportunity to gain experience in areas of science and technology of national importance. Fellows are expected to contribute greatly to the research efforts of ORNL, contribute knowledge about the most recent developments in university science and engineering departments, represent ORNL with its collaborators in the scientific community, and work to advance the missions and goals of Oak Ridge National Laboratory and The Department of Energy.
To learn more or apply for Distinguished Fellowships please visit: https://www.ornl.gov/careers/distinguished-fellowships
ORNL Postdoctoral Program
ORNL has many opportunities for Phd candidates who are nearing graduation or have received their degree within the past five years. The Neutron Sciences Directorate has opportunities in: Biological Materials and Systems; Catalysis and Interfacial Chemistry; Computing, Modeling, and Data Analytics; Materials and Engineering; Quantum Materials; Soft Matter and Polymers; Nuclear Science; Accelerator Science; and Neutron Technology.
To learn more about the ORNL Postdoctoral Program or to find open positions please visit: https://jobs.ornl.gov/go/Postdoctoral-Jobs/4537100/
Equal Opportunity Employer
ORNL is an equal opportunity employer. All qualified applicants, including individuals with disabilities and protected veterans, are encouraged to apply.