Oak Ridge National Laboratory (ORNL)
Posted: 11 November 2026 - Oak Ridge, United States of America
The National Center for Computational Sciences (NCCS) at Oak Ridge National Laboratory (ORNL) invites applications for a Postdoctoral Research Associate position in HPC Confidential Computing and Secure Multi-tenancy. The successful candidate will contribute to research in system software architectures supporting secure computing enclaves on large-scale HPC and supercomputing resources, including integration of memory encryption, confidential computing, and trusted execution environments. Responsibilities include developing secure virtualization solutions, evaluating mechanisms for secure encrypted communication, and designing key distribution and management solutions for HPC platforms. The role involves collaboration with internal and external researchers, authoring peer-reviewed papers, and exploring attestation and identification integration into HPC resource management systems. Applicants must hold a PhD in computer science/engineering or a relevant area with a research track...