This Post-Master’s Research Associate will work closely with TCPoly, a company within the Innovation Crossroads program at Oak Ridge National Laboratory, to fabricate and test thermally conductive polymer composites for additive manufacturing applications.

Major Duties/Responsibilities:

• Compound new formulations using a twin-screw extruder
• Extrude composite formulations into 3D printing filaments
• Use commercial FDM 3D printing to print samples for thermo-mechanical testing
• Print prototype products and perform thermal testing and analysis on performance
• Optimize print toolpaths to enhance properties and performance

·       Master’s degree in chemical, materials, mechanical, or systems engineering

·       Passion for energy, environmental sustainability, and advanced manufacturing technologies

·       Experience working in a hands-on experimental laboratory

·       Excellent written, oral, and presentation communication skills

·       Excellent critical-thinking skills and the ability to independently develop creative ideas

·       Ability to manage time wisely and map out experimental plans to meet deadlines

·       Demonstrated ability to contribute collaboratively to a team

·       Demonstrated ability to design engineered systems

·       Preferred experience with 3D printing, heat transfer, thermal simulation software, product development and polymer composite formulations

The ORNL Post-Master’s Research Associates Program is administered by Oak Ridge Associated Universities through its contract with the U.S. Department of Energy to manage the Oak Ridge Institute for Science and Education (ORISE). 

• Citizenship: U.S. Citizen Only
• Degree: Master's Degree.
• Discipline(s):
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