Research Scientist, Quantum Networking | Chattanooga, TN

Research & Development (R&D) jobs involve the innovation and creation of new products, services, or processes. These roles are typically found in industries like technology, pharmaceuticals, engineering, and biotechnology. R&D professionals work to solve complex problems, develop patents, and improve existing offerings. Key characteristics of R&D jobs include a strong focus on experimental work, critical thinking, a passion for discovery, and often a requirement for advanced technical or scientific education. R&D teams are strategic assets that drive growth and competitiveness for their organizations.

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.

We are seeking a Postdoctoral Research Associate who will support the Quantum Communications and Networking Group with the Computational Science and Engineering Division (CSED), Computing and Computational Sciences Directorate (CCSD) at Oak Ridge National Laboratory (ORNL). Major Duties/Responsibilities: • Contribute to new and ongoing

research in optical/wireless communications, such as wide area networks and 4G, 5G and sensor networking • Investigate new research solutions for classical networks such as developing new AI/ML solutions for networks, extending low-level communication frameworks (e.

g. UCX, Lifabrics) for sw/hw co-design, investigating smart NICs, and investigating new developments in optical networks • Investigate new research solutions in connecting optical and quantum networking • Participate in new and ongoing research in quantum communications, quantum networking, and quantum repeaters • Contribute to novel quantum information solutions to problems of national interest and support the research and

development necessary for the practical implementation of those solutions • Interpret, report, and present research concepts and results to national audiences at all levels • Write peer-reviewed papers and technical reports for internal and external release and represent the organization by giving technical presentations in large public forums • 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 Ph D in Physics, Optics, Electrical Engineering, Computer Science, or a related field completed within the last 5 years Preferred Qualifications: • Ability to acquire data and control experiments via computer • Previous research experience in experimental and network deployments or simulation toolkits • Previous experience working with networking tools and software to help deploy control data plane devices such as Palo Alto/Cisco/etc. switches, certifications, etc. • Previous research experience in experimental quantum information Excellent written and oral communication skills • 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 Applicants cannot have received their Ph.

D. more than five years prior to the date of application and must complete all degree requirements before starting their appointment. The appointment length will be for up to 24 months with the potential for extension.

Initial appointments and extensions are subject to performance and the availability of funding. Please submit three letters of reference when applying to this position. You can upload these directly to your application or have them sent to with the position title and number referenced in the subject line. Instructions to upload documents to your candidate profile: Login to your account via jobs. ornl. gov View Profile Under the My Documents section, select Add a Document 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: Prescription Drug Plan, Dental Plan, Vision Plan, 401(k) Retirement Plan, Life Insurance, Pet Insurance, 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: 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 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.

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.

We are seeking a Postdoctoral Research Associate who will support the Quantum Computing and Sensing Group in the Computational Science and Engineering Division (CSED), Computing and Computational Sciences Directorate (CCSD) at Oak Ridge National Laboratory (ORNL). Major Duties/Responsibilities: Participate in new and ongoing research

in quantum sensing Formulate novel quantum sensing solutions to problems of national interest and support the research and development necessary for the practical implementation of those solutions Interpret, report, and present research concepts and results to national audiences at all levels Write peer-reviewed papers and technical reports for internal and external release and represent the organization by giving technical presentations in large public forums 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 Ph D in physics or a related field completed within the last 5 years Preferred Qualifications: We are interested in candidates with general research experiences in optical instrumentation for microscopy and spectroscopy including quantum effects. Priority is given to candidates with experience in building optical systems for microscopy. Specifically, familiarity and experience for experimental research at the interface between quantum optics and spectroscopy is highly prioritized. 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 Applicants cannot have received their Ph.

D. more than five years prior to the date of application and must complete all degree requirements before starting their appointment. The appointment length will be for up to 24 months with the potential for extension. Initial appointments and extensions are subject to performance and the availability of funding.

Please submit three letters of reference when applying to this position. You can upload these directly to your application or have them sent to with the position title and number referenced in the subject line. Instructions to upload documents to your candidate profile: Login to your account via jobs. ornl. gov View Profile Under the My Documents section, select Add a Document 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: Prescription Drug Plan, Dental Plan, Vision Plan, 401(k) Retirement Plan, Life Insurance, Pet Insurance, 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: or call 1.866.963.

xyz X. 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 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.

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.

We are seeking a Postdoctoral Research Associate who will support the Plant-Microbe Interfaces (PMI) Scientific Focus Area (pmi. ornl. gov), Molecular and Cellular Imaging Group in the Biosciences Division, Biological and Environmental System Sciences Directorate (BESSED) at Oak Ridge National Laboratory (ORNL). A major focus of the

PMI project is to gain a deeper understanding of the diversity and functioning of mutually beneficial interactions between plants and microbes. Plants are host to a diverse microbial community that resides within and on plant tissues.

A key research emphasis within the project is on understanding the metabolic and molecular mechanisms underlying plant-microbe and microbe-microbe interactions in these complex ecosystems. To support this effort, an interdisciplinary group focuses on microbial isolation from rhizosphere samples, physiological characterization, image analysis, comparative genomics, plant-microbe model system development and experimentation for understanding physical and molecular

mechanisms of microbe-microbe and plant-microbe interactions that influence microbial community structure and host plant physiology and phenotypes.

A major thrust in this work is to visualize and quantify the dynamic evolution of the host, its associated microbial communities, and the local physical and chemical environment in which these complex changes occur. The post-doctoral research associate will focus on continuing the development of microfluidic, 3D-printed and rhizotron platforms that will enable real-time imaging and chemical sampling of developing multi-kingdom systems. Work will be conducted within a highly interdisciplinary environment to create engineered habitats that enable high throughput phenotyping and advanced multimodal imaging of biological systems and soft materials.

Your work will combine micro- and nanofabrication, microfluidic assembly, imaging, and cell biology. Major Duties/Responsibilities: Conduct collaborative scientific research using constructed microbial communities and monitor host and community development using optical microscopy and quantitative image analysis. Lead and contribute to the preparation of scientific manuscripts. Present research findings at national and international scientific meetings.

Work independently to support interdisciplinary research efforts within the Plant-Microbe Interfaces project. 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 Ph D in Microbiology, Molecular Biology, Biochemistry, Chemical Engineering, Bioengineering, or a related field completed within the last 5 years Demonstrated expertise working with a breadth of micro- and nanofabrication techniques and/or 3D printing technologies to shape inorganic materials and fluidic platforms to effectively interface with and control biological systems.

Preferred Qualifications: Demonstrated expertise in one or more of the following areas is desirable: microbiology, plant-microbe interactions, microfluidics and microfabrication, image analysis. Experience with fabrication techniques that include photolithography, electron beam lithography, reactive ion etching, physical and chemical vapor deposition and atomic layer deposition processes.

Experience with optical microscopy, scanning probe microscopy, and associated image analysis techniques. Demonstrated experience working with biological systems in one or more of the following areas: microbial physiology, micro- and molecular biology, plant-microbe interactions, plant physiology, fungal biology, and/or mammalian cell biology. 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 Applicants cannot have received their Ph.

D. more than five years prior to the date of application and must complete all degree requirements before starting their appointment. The appointment length will be for up to 24 months with the potential for extension. Initial appointments and extensions are subject to performance and the availability of funding. Please submit three letters of reference when applying to this position. You can upload these directly to your application or have them sent to with the position title and number referenced in the subject line.

Instructions to upload documents to your candidate profile: Login to your account via jobs. ornl. gov View Profile Under the My Documents section, select Add a Document 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: Prescription Drug Plan, Dental Plan, Vision Plan, 401(k) Retirement Plan, Life Insurance, Pet Insurance, 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: or call 1.866.963. xyz X. 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 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.