Jobs at Brookhaven National Laboratory

Conduct theoretical electrocatalysis research: model electrochemical environments, elucidate reaction mechanisms and active sites under operating conditions, correlate composition/structure with performance, design heterogeneous catalysts, perform electronic-structure and kinetic (TST, microkinetic, KMC) and machine-learning studies, coordinate with collaborators, and publish and present results.

Conduct research on coupling semiconductor light absorption to molecular catalysis, tuning interfacial microenvironments, and cascade catalysis to convert CO2 to liquid fuels. Perform synthesis and characterization of organic/inorganic/organometallic catalysts, electrochemical mechanistic studies, and collaborate with CHASE team and partner institutions. Employ advanced spectroscopies and synchrotron techniques for in-situ and in-operando analysis.

Design and validate mechanical components and systems for the Electron-Ion Collider using 3D CAD and FEA; prepare specs and SOWs; oversee procurement, fabrication, assembly, testing and installation; manage project plans, schedules, budgets; conduct design reviews and present results; collaborate with engineers, scientists, and technicians; provide engineering direction and reports.

Design and produce electrical systems for commercial and institutional buildings from concept through construction. Perform load and protection calculations, equipment sizing, produce drawings/specifications, cost estimates, construction support, site visits, project management, mentor junior engineers, and ensure code-compliant, efficient designs.

Lead systems integration for the Electron-Ion Collider: develop and validate performance requirements, manage cross-system interfaces, coordinate technical reviews and meetings, support design reviews, and plan/assist installation and removal activities ensuring system-level traceability and safe implementation.

Lead design, operation, and maintenance of campus medium- and low-voltage electrical transmission and distribution systems. Perform system analysis, load studies, fault calculations, prepare design documents and safety/switching procedures, supervise installations and contractors, procure specialized services, provide technical guidance during outages, support commissioning, and ensure code and safety compliance.

Postdoctoral researcher to develop AI/ML algorithms (GANs/MLLMs) for remote sensing of uranium-containing materials. Maintain and upload laboratory spectral databases, coordinate and assist experimental spectral data collection, collaborate with partner institutions, publish results, and participate in meetings and experiments at Stony Brook. Must obtain DOE Q clearance.

Perform research on electric power grid cyber-physical modeling and simulation, study power system dynamics and control with high inverter-based resources, and develop/apply AI/ML techniques for planning, operation, control, and cybersecurity of power systems.

Conduct fundamental and applied research in embodied and agentic AI and robotics (software and hardware), collaborate across interdisciplinary teams, publish results, and support proposals and partnerships to advance robotics for scientific workflows.

Perform synthesis, catalytic evaluation, and characterization to elucidate active sites and catalyst stability. Correlate composition/structure with activity, design heterogeneous catalysts, coordinate collaborations, and prepare manuscripts and presentations for scientific conferences and DOE reviews.

Lead the Laboratory's radiological instrumentation and calibration program as technical authority. Oversee instrument selection, calibration, testing, troubleshooting, lifecycle management, and compliance with DOE/NIST/ANSI standards. Supervise technicians, develop procedures, manage calibration facility assets, support audits and emergency response, and ensure program performance and regulatory compliance.

Design and document complex mechanical components and systems for an accelerator using 3D CAD; produce fabrication drawings to ANSI Y14.5; support fabrication, testing, installation and commissioning; lead/coordinate project design efforts and mentor drafting staff; participate in design and safety reviews and collaborate with scientists, engineers, and technical staff.

Provide high-level administrative and legal support to the General Counsel and Office of General Counsel, including calendar and travel management, litigation and FOIA support, engagement and invoice management for outside counsel, board secretary duties, records and legal research, and modernization of filing/knowledge systems. Serve as liaison for OGC and coordinate budget and insurance processes.

Support engineering, operation, and maintenance of medium- and low-voltage electrical transmission and distribution systems. Create drawings and specs, assist with outages and plant maintenance, perform arc-flash analyses, develop safety and switching procedures, procure and manage contractors, estimate costs, deliver training, and approve invoices to ensure reliable facility power operations.

Entry-level electrical engineer supporting facilities modernization projects: assist with electrical system layout and design, load and coordination calculations, prepare design documents and estimates, review shop drawings and RFIs, perform site visits, support construction inspections, and coordinate with consultants and contractors under senior engineer supervision.

Develop and deploy ML and HPC workflows, algorithms, and software for DOE scientific applications. Collaborate with domain scientists, scale ML on heterogeneous architectures, ensure correctness and reproducibility, profile and optimize performance, apply software-engineering best practices, and publish and present research. Two-year postdoctoral appointment with possible extension.

Manage development, analysis, and administration of labor rates and wage pools; forecast and monitor labor and indirect costs; maintain wage pool and labor distribution data in financial systems; produce financial reports and recommendations; ensure compliance with DOE, CAS, and GAAP; support month/year-end close; liaise on joint appointments; identify process improvements and maintain policy and control documentation.

Design and run experiments to study microbe-mineral interactions using synchrotron imaging/spectroscopy and multi-omics. Integrate imaging and omics data to identify molecular pathways, publish results, and present at conferences while collaborating across disciplines.

Conduct R&D in AI for scientific discovery and security; implement, adapt, and evaluate state-of-the-art AI algorithms; collaborate with domain scientists; develop and benchmark models and pipelines; communicate results via publications and presentations.

Lead and execute complex risk-based internal audits (financial, operational, compliance, IT), plan audit work, perform testing and root-cause analysis, prepare audit reports and recommendations, mentor staff, and contribute to enterprise risk assessment using data-driven and automated techniques.