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# R&D Associate - Data Center Thermal Management

- **Company:** Oak Ridge National Laboratory
- **Location:** Oak Ridge, TN, United States
- **Experience:** Experienced
- **Contract:** Permanent contract
- **Skills:** Computational Fluid Dynamics, Data Centers, Experimental Data
- **Published:** August 15, 2026
- **Apply:** https://jobs.localjobnetwork.com/apply/add/88050653/1

## About the Role

* A PhD degree in Mechanical Engineering or a related discipline
 * 2 years of experience in data center thermal management analytical, modeling, and/or experimental research and development.
 * Flexibility to adapt evolving research scope and programmatic needs.
 * 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., * Strong background in experimental systems related to heat and mass transfer systems.
 * Knowledge of CFD tools and analytical modelling is preferred.
 * Experience with data center cooling system design is preferred.

## Description

* Designing, developing, and conducting experiments related to data center thermal management technologies, phase change heat transfer processes, dehumidification systems, heat exchangers, and related systems.
 * Analyzing experimental data.
 * Publishing research in leading peer-reviewed journals and conferences.
 * Collaborating with domain scientists and others to maintain a high level of scientific productivity.
 * Ensuring compliance with environment, safety, health, and quality program requirements.
 * Maintaining a strong commitment to the implementation and perpetuation of values and ethics.
 * Deliver ORNL's mission by aligning behaviors, priorities, and interactions with our core values of Impact, Integrity, Teamwork, Safety, and Service. Promote equal opportunity by fostering a respectful workplace - in how we treat one another, work together, and measure success.


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