Postdoctoral Research Associate in AI-Driven Autonomous Spectroscopy

Oak Ridge National Laboratory (ORNL) seeks a Postdoctoral Research Associate to lead experimental efforts using AI-guided, autonomous spectroscopy to investigate short-lived chemical events in solution. The role involves developing and operating automated spectroscopy platforms (IR, Raman, NMR) across varied solvent environments and reaction conditions, implementing AI/ML-guided closed-loop experiments, and integrating measurements with simulations. The postdoc will collaborate with a multidisciplinary team of spectroscopy, chemistry, data science, and theory experts, publish research results, and ensure compliance with safety and quality standards. Applicants must hold a PhD in chemistry, physics, chemical engineering, or a related field completed within the last five years.