R&D Assistant - Natural Gas Infrastructure Resilience
要求 Id 17288 **概述：** 奥克里奇国家实验室 (ORNL) 是美国能源部 (DOE) 最大的科学和能源实验室，开展基础和应用研究以提供改变性解决方案。在 ORNL 内部，[建筑包装材料研究 (BEMR) 组]https://www.ornl.gov/group/building-envelope-materials-research#:~:text=The%20Building%20Envelope%20和%20Materials,and%2For%20提供%20grid%20服务.) 对材料，热管理，基础设施弹性以及提高能源系统的可靠性和性能技术进行研究，以实现 DOE 的能源负担能力和弹性目标。我们正在寻找一个研发助理来研究美国天然气基础设施在极端寒冷事件期间的弹性。成功的候选人将调查与天气有关的天然气供应中断的原因和后果，开发分析方法来评估系统漏洞，并评估可以提高基础设施弹性技术和运营战略。**主要职责/责任：** - 收集和分析过去与天气相关的天然气供给中断数据，研究其影响。- 制定和应用数据分析方法来评价极端寒冷事件期间自然气基础设施性能，漏洞和级影响。- 设计和评估冷气减缓和保护技术，热防护策略，湿度控制策略以及对天然气基础设施关键组件的保护材料。- 评估天然气与电力系统之间的相互依赖性，并评估干扰如何在互联能源基础设施中传播。- 研究导致寒气干扰的物理机制，包括结，水分和凝聚，水化物形成，热效应和设备低温条件下的性能。- 在由 ORNL 研究人员和公用事业利益相关者组成的多学科团队合作。- 与大学，国家实验室和私营行业的研究人员互动与合作。- 在同类评审期刊上展示研究结果并向 ORNL 工作人员，DOE,工业界和学术界以及更广泛的研究社区介绍成果。-协助制定和准备提案。-确保环境，安全，健康等方面的遵守。
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Requisition Id 17288
**Overview:**
Oak Ridge National Laboratory (ORNL) is the largest US Department of Energy (DOE) science and energy laboratory, conducting basic and applied research to deliver transformative solutions to compelling problems in energy and security. Within ORNL, the [Building Envelope Materials Research (BEMR) Group](https://www.ornl.gov/group/building-envelope-materials-research#:~:text=The%20Building%20Envelope%20and%20Materials,and%2For%20provide%20grid%20services.) conducts research on materials, thermal management, infrastructure resilience, and technologies that improve the reliability and performance of energy systems to meet DOE’s energy affordability and resiliency goals.
We are seeking an R&D Assistant to study the resilience of U.S. natural gas infrastructure during extreme cold-weather events. The successful candidate will investigate the causes and consequences of weather-related natural gas supply disruptions, develop analytical approaches to evaluate system vulnerabilities, and assess technologies and operational strategies that can improve infrastructure resilience.
**Major Duties/Responsibilities:**
- Collect and analyze data from past weather-related natural gas supply disruptions and study their impacts.
- Develop and apply data-analysis methods to assess natural gas infrastructure performance, vulnerabilities, and cascading impacts during extreme cold-weather events.
- Design and evaluate cold-weather mitigation and protection technologies, thermal protection strategies, moisture-control strategies, and protective materials for critical natural gas infrastructure components.
- Evaluate interdependencies between natural gas and electric power systems and assess how disruptions can propagate across interconnected energy infrastructure.
- Investigate physical mechanisms contributing to cold-weather disruptions, including freezing, moisture and condensation, hydrate formation, thermal effects, and equipment performance under low-temperature conditions.
- Collaborate in multidisciplinary teams that are composed of ORNL researchers and utility stakeholders.
- Interact and collaborate with researchers from universities, national laboratories, and private industry.
- Present research findings in peer-reviewed journals and present results to ORNL staff, DOE, industry, and academia and the broader research community
- Assist in the development and preparation of proposals.
- Ensure compliance with environmental, safety, health, and program requirements.
- Maintain a strong commitment to the implementation and continuation of ORNL’s values and ethics.
- Deliver ORNL’s mission by aligning behaviors, priorities, and interactions with our core values of Impact, Integrity, Teamwork, Safety, and Service.
**Basic Qualifications:**
- MS in petroleum engineering, mechanical engineering, chemical engineering, civil engineering, energy systems engineering, or a closely related discipline.
- Strong background in energy infrastructure resilience, energy systems, thermal-fluid systems, or a related area.
- Excellent oral and written communication skills.
- Strong interpersonal skills to support team building.
- Ability to develop and/or maintain relationships through active participation in professional societies.
- Ability to work and demonstrate critical thinking individually and as part of a diverse team.
- Ability to develop and/or maintain strong relationships through active participation in professional societies.
- Ability to function well in a fast-paced research environment, set priorities to accomplish multiple tasks within deadlines, and adapt to ever changing needs.
- Demonstrated record of publishing or presenting high-quality research.
- Self-motivated.
**Preferred Qualifications:**
- Familiarity with U.S. natural gas production, processing, transmission, storage, or distribution infrastructure.
- Knowledge of natural gas system operations and gas-electric system interdependencies.
- Experience with statistical analysis, or analysis of large operational/weather datasets.
- Knowledge of thermal insulation, condensation, moisture transport, and corrosion under insulation.
- Familiarity with flow assurance, freezing, hydrate formation, or other low-temperature phenomena affecting natural gas systems.
- Experience working with utilities, government agencies, national laboratories, or industry partners.
- Experience communicating technical research through peer-reviewed publications and presentations.
**Special Requirements:**
**Applicants must complete all degree requirements before starting their appointment. The appointment length will be 12 months with the potential for extension. Initial appointments and extensions are subject to performance and availability of funding.**
- 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 Federal Tier 1 background check investigation. This investigation includes a declaration of illegal drug activities, including use, supply, possession, or manufacture within the last year. This includes marijuana and cannabis derivatives, which are still considered illegal under federal law, regardless of state laws.
- For foreign national candidates: If you have not resided in the U.S. for three consecutive years, you are not eligible for the PIV credential and instead will need to obtain a favorable Local Site Specific Only (LSSO) risk determination to maintain employment. Once you meet the three-year residency requirement, you will be required to obtain a PIV credential to maintain employment.
Please submit two letters of reference when applying for this position. You may upload these directly to your application or have them sent to [ORNLRecruiting@ORNL.GOV](mailto:ORNLRecruiting@ORNL.GOV) with the position title and number referenced in the subject line.
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**About ORNL:**
As a U.S. Department of Energy (DOE) Office of Science national laboratory, ORNL has an impressive 80-year legacy of addressing the nation’s most pressing challenges. Our team is made up of over 7,000 dedicated and innovative individuals! Our goal is to create an environment where a variety of perspectives and backgrounds are valued, ensuring ORNL is known as a top choice for employment. These principles are essential for supporting our broader mission to drive scientific breakthroughs and translate them into solutions for energy, environmental, and security challenges facing the nation.
ORNL offers competitive pay and benefits programs to attract and retain individuals who demonstrate exceptional work behaviors. The laboratory provides a range of employee benefits, including medical and retirement plans and flexible work hours, to support the well-being of you and your family. Employee amenities such as on-site fitness, banking, and cafeteria facilities are also available for added 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.
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.
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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.