R&D Staff Member - Building Envelope Materials Research

Requisition Id 17440 Overview We are seeking a highly motivated R&D Staff Member to drive innovation in building envelope materials, systems, and whole building envelope assemblies. The successful candidate will focus on working with industry partners inventing, designing, and evaluating experimentally and analytically the heat and mass transfer characteristics of building envelope components from a benchtop material level to a whole building level. Systems for both new construction and retrofit applications in building envelopes will be studied. This position resides in the Building Envelope Materials Research (BEMR) Group within the Buildings and Transportation Science Division, Energy Science and Technology Directorate at Oak Ridge National Laboratory (ORNL). This role offers the opportunity to conduct cutting-edge research in building science, leveraging ORNL’s world-class testing and simulation capabilities in material, system, and whole building hygrothermal performance. Major Duties/Responsibilities Conduct research on advanced building envelope materials and assemblies to improve performance and durability, reduce cost, and enhance the resilience of new and existing buildings. Design, develop, and evaluate scalable, cost-effective, high-performance materials and assemblies for building envelope applications. Collaborate with multidisciplinary teams across ORNL, including experts in material science, modeling and simulation, robotics, diagnostics, and computer science. Partner with researchers from universities, national laboratories, and industry to advance research and technology deployment. Develop research concepts and proposals for funding opportunities. Publish results in peer-reviewed journals and conference proceedings, and communicate findings through technical reports and presentations. Ensure compliance with environmental, safety, health, and program requirements. Deliver ORNL’s mission by aligning behaviors, priorities, and interactions with our core values of Impact, Integrity, Teamwork, Safety, and Service. Promote equal opportunity by fostering a respectful workplace – in how we treat one another, work together, and measure success. Basic Qualifications Ph.D. in civil engineering, mechanical engineering, materials science and engineering, or a closely related field, with 2 to 5 years of relevant work experience or a M.S. in civil engineering, mechanical engineering, materials science and engineering, or a closely related field, with 7 to 12 years of relevant work experience. Demonstrated expertise in building science, including experimental and modelling capabilities, data acquisition, and performance evaluation. Knowledge of building envelope materials and assemblies and their applications in energy-efficient, durable, and resilient buildings. Demonstrated record of high-quality publications and technical presentations. Experience developing and contributing to competitive research funding proposals. Preferred Qualifications 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. Experience evaluating thermal insulation materials and systems including whole building field demonstrations. Special Requirements For employment at Oak Ridge National Laboratory (ORNL), a Real ID compliant form of identification will be required. Additionally, ORNL is subject to Department of Energy (DOE) access restrictions. All employees must also be able to obtain and maintain a federal Personal Identity Verification (PIV) card as mandated by Homeland Security Presidential Directive 12 (HSPD-12) and Department of Energy (DOE) Order 473.1A, which requires a favorable post-employment background investigation. To obtain this credential, new employees must successfully complete and pass a Fed…

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