Oak Ridge National Laboratory Postdoctoral Research Associate Recruitment 2026 | Integrated Building Deployment and Analysis Group
Organization
Oak Ridge National Laboratory (ORNL)
Duration
24 Months
Overview
About the Organization
Oak Ridge National Laboratory (ORNL) is the largest science and energy laboratory under the U.S. Department of Energy (DOE), managed by UT-Battelle. ORNL conducts cutting-edge research in energy, environmental sciences, advanced manufacturing, computing, and national security, offering world-class research opportunities for scientists worldwide.
Recruitment Overview Table
| Particular | Details |
|---|---|
| Organization | Oak Ridge National Laboratory (ORNL) |
| Position | Postdoctoral Research Associate |
| Research Group | Integrated Building Deployment and Analysis Group |
| Directorate | Energy Science and Technology Directorate |
| Division | Building and Transportation Science Division |
| Job Location | Oak Ridge, Tennessee, USA |
| Requisition ID | 16736 |
| Employment Type | Full-Time Postdoctoral Position |
| Application Mode | Online |
Post Details
ORNL is seeking a Postdoctoral Research Associate to join a multidisciplinary team working on the economic and policy aspects of residential building retrofitting. The selected researcher will contribute to the econometric evaluation of the U.S. Department of Energy's Weatherization Assistance Program (WAP), analyze large administrative datasets, develop reproducible analytical workflows, and collaborate with experts in economics, engineering, software development, and building energy modeling.
Who Can Apply
Applications are invited from candidates possessing a Ph.D. in:
- Energy Economics
- Applied Economics
- Related quantitative disciplines
Applicants should have a strong quantitative background and expertise in econometric and statistical analysis.
Why Apply
- Work at one of the world's leading national laboratories.
- Collaborate with multidisciplinary research teams.
- Contribute to national energy efficiency and sustainability programs.
- Publish research in high-impact journals.
- Access world-class computational and research infrastructure.
- Competitive salary and comprehensive employee benefits.
Eligibility Criteria
Candidates should possess:
- Ph.D. in Energy Economics or a related Applied Economics discipline.
- Strong knowledge of applied econometrics and statistical evaluation methods.
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Experience with:
- Difference-in-Differences (DiD)
- Fixed-effects panel models
- Matching methods (PSM, CEM, nearest neighbor)
- Regression-based normalization
- Longitudinal and cross-sectional data analysis
- Programming skills in R, Python, Stata, or SAS.
- Experience handling large administrative datasets.
- Excellent scientific writing and communication skills.
Preferred Qualifications
Preference will be given to candidates with experience in:
- Federal data governance and privacy protection.
- Policy evaluation and economic modeling.
- Data visualization.
- Application development in R and Python.
- Peer-reviewed research publications.
Salary & Benefits
ORNL offers a competitive salary along with comprehensive employee benefits, including:
- Medical and retirement benefits.
- Paid leave.
- Flexible work arrangements.
- Employee assistance programs.
- Professional development opportunities.
The appointment is initially for 24 months, with possible extensions subject to funding availability and institutional needs.
Selection Process
The selection process generally includes:
- Application screening.
- Technical evaluation.
- Interview.
- Reference verification.
- Final selection.
Important Dates
| Event | Date |
|---|---|
| Job Posted | 06 July 2026 |
| Application | Open until filled |
How to Apply
Interested candidates should submit their online application through the ORNL Careers Portal. Applicants are also required to arrange three letters of reference, which may either be uploaded with the application or sent directly to Postdocrecruitment@ornl.gov, mentioning the position title and requisition number.
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| 1 | Application : Open until filled |
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