Senior Materials Knowledgebase Operating Developer - Senior R&D Staff Member (Part-time)

Requisition Id 13003 

Overview:  

We are seeking a part-time Senior R&D Materials Knowledgebase Operating Developer who will focus on operation and maintenance/development of advanced materials knowledgebase. This position resides in the Advanced Nuclear Materials Group in the Materials in Extremes Section, Materials Science and Technology Division, Physical Science Directorate, at Oak Ridge National Laboratory (ORNL).  

As a U.S. Department of Energy (DOE) Office of Science national laboratory, ORNL has an extraordinary 80-year history of solving the nation’s biggest problems. We have a dedicated and creative staff of over 6,000 people! Our vision for diversity, equity, inclusion, and accessibility (DEIA) is to cultivate an environment and practices that foster diversity in ideas and in the people across the organization, as well as to ensure ORNL is recognized as a workplace of choice. These elements are critical for enabling the execution of ORNL’s broader mission to accelerate scientific discoveries and their translation into energy, environment, and security solutions for the nation.

Major Duties/Responsibilities: 

• Maintain, operate, and develop structural materials knowledgebases in the ANSYS Granta Materials Intelligence System framework
• Interact with and manage the knowledgebase users/applicants to support projects of organizations including, but not limited to, the Department of Energy (DOE), the Gen IV International Forum (GIF), and the American Society of Mechanical Engineers (ASME)
• Resolve emerging operational and technical problems of the system to the users’ satisfaction
• Deliver ORNL’s mission by aligning behaviors, priorities, and interactions with our core values of Impact, Integrity, Teamwork, Safety, and Service. Promote diversity, equity, inclusion, and accessibility by fostering a respectful workplace – in how we treat one another, work together, and measure success.

Basic Qualifications:

• A PhD in in Material Science and Engineering, Mechanical Engineering, or a related field
• A minimum of 6 years of hands-on experience in ANSYS Granta Materials Intelligence System development and operation; a master’s degree in Material Science and Engineering, Mechanical Engineering, or a related field with a minimum of 12 years of experience may also be considered
• Qualifications for handling export control information

Preferred Qualifications:

• Skilled in computer languages including, but not limited to, VB, SQL, and HTML.
• A minimum of 3 years of experience in international collaboration
• Extensive knowledge of ASME Codes and Standards
• Participation in GIF collaboration and ASME Codes and Standards development
• Excellent written and oral communication skills.
• 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.

Special Requirements:

• Export control, no clearance: This position requires access to technology that is subject to export control requirements. Successful candidates must be qualified for such access without an export control license.
• Visa Sponsorship: Visa sponsorship is not available for this position.

Benefits at ORNL: 

ORNL offers competitive pay and benefits programs to attract and retain talented people. The laboratory offers many employee benefits, including medical and retirement plans and flexible work hours, to help you and your family live happy and healthy. Employee amenities such as on-site fitness, banking, and cafeteria facilities are also provided for 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.

If you have difficulty using the online application system or need an accommodation to apply due to a disability, please email: ORNLRecruiting@ornl.gov.

In addition, we offer a flexible work environment that supports both the organization and the employee. A hybrid/onsite working arrangement may be available with this position.

This position will remain open for a minimum of 5 days after which it will close when a qualified candidate is identified and/or hired.

We accept Word (.doc, .docx), Adobe (unsecured .pdf), Rich Text Format (.rtf), and HTML (.htm, .html) up to 5MB in size. Resumes from third party vendors will not be accepted; these resumes will be deleted and the candidates submitted will not be considered for employment.

If you have trouble applying for a position, please email ORNLRecruiting@ornl.gov.

ORNL is an equal opportunity employer. All qualified applicants, including individuals with disabilities and protected veterans, are encouraged to apply.  UT-Battelle is an E-Verify employer.