Postdoctoral Research Associate - Computational Solid Mechanics and AI/ML
Oak Ridge National Laboratory · Posted Nov 9, 2026
- Oak Ridge, Tennessee, United States
- On-site
Conduct research in theoretical and computational solid mechanics, develop advanced computational models, integrate AI/ML techniques, and collaborate across ORNL disciplines.
Responsibilities
- Conduct research in theoretical and computational solid mechanics, including constitutive modeling, fracture and damage mechanics, and nonlinear material behavior.
- Develop and apply mesoscale, multiscale, discrete, and finite element models for heterogeneous materials and structural systems.
- Develop coupled multiphysics models incorporating mechanical, thermal, transport, and environmental effects on material degradation and long-term performance.
- Implement and extend computational models using multiphysics finite-element frameworks such as MOOSE and discrete/mesoscale approaches such as the Lattice Discrete Particle Model (LDPM).
- Apply computational mechanics to evaluate structural performance, design margins, and the significance of construction deviations in civil and nuclear infrastructure.
Requirements
- PhD in Civil Engineering
- PhD in Mechanical Engineering
- PhD in Engineering Mechanics
- PhD in Materials Engineering
- Nice to have: computational fracture and damage mechanics