Postdoctoral Fellow in Mathematics (Oak Ridge National Laboratory)

Oak Ridge National Laboratory (ORNL) Location: Oak Ridge, TN 37830 Requisition ID: 15395 Application Deadline: December 15, 2025 (full consideration) Position Type: Full-time Postdoctoral Fellowship Duration: 2 years Overview The Mathematics in Computation Section at ORNL invites applications for the Alston S. Householder Fellowship, supported by the U.S. Department of Energy's Office of Advanced Scientific Computing Research. This prestigious postdoctoral fellowship recognizes outstanding scholars in computational and applied mathematics and provides an opportunity to conduct high-impact, independent research. The fellowship aims to honor Dr. Alston S. Householder, a pioneer in numerical analysis and former leader of ORNL’s Mathematics Division (now CSMD). Areas of Interest Candidates with expertise in one or more of the following domains are encouraged to apply: Computational & Applied Mathematics Scientific Computing and Algorithm Analysis High-Performance Computing Machine Learning & Artificial Intelligence Optimization, Numerical Analysis Data Science, Graph Algorithms, Quantum Information Science Simulation, Modeling, Uncertainty Quantification Probability, Statistics, and more Key Responsibilities Conduct high-impact, self-directed research aligned with ORNL's mission. Collaborate with multidisciplinary teams on DOE-relevant computational challenges. Publish in top-tier journals and present at major conferences. Contribute to ORNL’s core values: Impact, Integrity, Teamwork, Safety, Service. Eligibility Criteria Required: Ph.D. in applied/computational mathematics, computer science, statistics, physics, engineering, etc. Ph.D. conferred between January 1, 2023 and August 2026. Research proposal with clear mathematical and computational relevance. No more than one prior postdoctoral appointment. Preferred: Experience in interdisciplinary collaboration. Scientific computing and software development skills (e.g., C++, Python, MATLAB). Professional experience in national labs, industry, or research programs. Ability to obtain a national security clearance. Application Materials Combined into a single PDF: Cover Letter Curriculum Vitae 3-5 Page Research Proposal (background, significance, and future work) Letters of Reference: Three letters sent directly to: ???? Householder-Fellowship-Applications@ornl.gov Subject: "2026 Householder Fellowship" How to Apply Submit your application at: ???? www.jobs.ornl.gov Include your complete application as a single PDF. Applications will be reviewed on a rolling basis, starting with those received by December 15, 2025. Additional Information Citizenship: US citizenship not required. Relocation support, competitive salary, travel allowance provided. ORNL offers robust benefits: healthcare, retirement savings, flexible working, and educational assistance. Diversity, equity, and inclusion are central to ORNL’s mission. If you apply for this position please say you saw it on Academicoxy

Oak Ridge National Laboratory (ORNL)
Location: Oak Ridge, TN 37830
Requisition ID: 15395
Application Deadline: December 15, 2025 (full consideration)
Position Type: Full-time Postdoctoral Fellowship
Duration: 2 years

Overview

The Mathematics in Computation Section at ORNL invites applications for the Alston S. Householder Fellowship, supported by the U.S. Department of Energy's Office of Advanced Scientific Computing Research. This prestigious postdoctoral fellowship recognizes outstanding scholars in computational and applied mathematics and provides an opportunity to conduct high-impact, independent research.

The fellowship aims to honor Dr. Alston S. Householder, a pioneer in numerical analysis and former leader of ORNL’s Mathematics Division (now CSMD).

Areas of Interest

Candidates with expertise in one or more of the following domains are encouraged to apply:

Computational & Applied Mathematics
Scientific Computing and Algorithm Analysis
High-Performance Computing
Machine Learning & Artificial Intelligence
Optimization, Numerical Analysis
Data Science, Graph Algorithms, Quantum Information Science
Simulation, Modeling, Uncertainty Quantification
Probability, Statistics, and more

Key Responsibilities

Conduct high-impact, self-directed research aligned with ORNL's mission.
Collaborate with multidisciplinary teams on DOE-relevant computational challenges.
Publish in top-tier journals and present at major conferences.
Contribute to ORNL’s core values: Impact, Integrity, Teamwork, Safety, Service.

Eligibility Criteria

Required:

Ph.D. in applied/computational mathematics, computer science, statistics, physics, engineering, etc.
Ph.D. conferred between January 1, 2023 and August 2026.
Research proposal with clear mathematical and computational relevance.
No more than one prior postdoctoral appointment.

Preferred:

Experience in interdisciplinary collaboration.
Scientific computing and software development skills (e.g., C++, Python, MATLAB).
Professional experience in national labs, industry, or research programs.
Ability to obtain a national security clearance.

Application Materials

Combined into a single PDF:

Cover Letter
Curriculum Vitae
3-5 Page Research Proposal (background, significance, and future work)

Letters of Reference:
Three letters sent directly to:
???? Householder-Fellowship-Applications@ornl.gov
Subject: "2026 Householder Fellowship"

How to Apply

Submit your application at:
???? www.jobs.ornl.gov
Include your complete application as a single PDF. Applications will be reviewed on a rolling basis, starting with those received by December 15, 2025.

Additional Information

Citizenship: US citizenship not required.
Relocation support, competitive salary, travel allowance provided.
ORNL offers robust benefits: healthcare, retirement savings, flexible working, and educational assistance.
Diversity, equity, and inclusion are central to ORNL’s mission.