National Security and Emergency Management

ORISE prepares DOE and other government agencies by managing and conducting programs, studies, research, exercises and training related to national security and emergency preparedness.

Radiation Emergency Assistance Center/Training Site

ORISE provides expertise in the medical management of radiation incidents through the operation of the Radiation Emergency Assistance Center/Training Site (REAC/TS), a dedicated DOE facility located in Oak Ridge, Tenn.

Worker Health Studies

ORISE provides DOE and the scientific community with important information regarding the long-term health outcomes affecting current and former energy workers.

Health Communication and Training

ORISE collaborates with federal, state and local agencies to provide health communication and training solutions that enhance the well-being of the public and the nation’s workers.

Scientific Peer Review

ORISE manages a credible and customizable peer review process that is helping DOE and other government agencies make informed decisions about the quality of the science they pursue.

University Radioactive Ion Beam Consortium

The University Radioactive Ion Beam (UNIRIB) consortium consists of eight member universities that partner to perform basic nuclear physics research using the fast-growing technique of radioactive ion beams.

Scientific Research Opportunities

ORISE manages research participation programs at the undergraduate, graduate, post-graduate and faculty levels at DOE and other government facilities across the United States.

Climate and Atmospheric Research

Through the Atmospheric Turbulence and Diffusion Division, ORISE works closely with the National Oceanic and Atmospheric Administration to perform research focused on air quality, contaminant dispersion and climate.

Environmental Assessments and Health Physics

ORISE instills confidence in environmental cleanup through survey assessments, health physics evaluations and hands-on, laboratory-based training in the radiation sciences.

Climate and Atmospheric Research

Through the Atmospheric Turbulence and Diffusion Division, ORISE works closely with the National Oceanic and Atmospheric Administration to perform air quality, contaminant dispersion and climate research.

Health Physics

Through Oak Ridge Associated Universities, ORISE's managing contractor, health physics and radiation safety training courses are offered for participants performing work in the radiation sciences.

Radiation Emergency Medicine

Continuing education courses taught through the Radiation Emergency Assistance Center/Training Site (REAC/TS) at ORISE focus on radiation emergency medicine and the medical management of radiation incidents.

Emergency Preparedness

ORISE emergency planners train government agencies on how to build effective response and preparedness plans, as well as teach best practices to improve communication among emergency response teams.

Health Communication and Training

ORISE develops training and education programs designed to address public health topics. Training is delivered via e-learning, multimedia applications and traditional classroom instruction.

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Scholarships, Fellowships, or Other Research Opportunities for Students and Faculty

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Career Opportunities

View the list of all current job openings

Complete descriptions for the following positions can be viewed by clicking on any of the job titles below.

Current Career Opportunities

Ref. No.	Job Title	Location
12-095	Human Resources Generalist 3	Oak Ridge, TN
12-100	Section Manager Technology Solutions	Oak Ridge, TN
12-103	Business Support Analyst	Oak Ridge, TN
12-101	Case Inventory Technician	Lorton, VA
12-093	Program Specialist	Oak Ridge, TN
12-102	Contract Administration Project Manager	Oak Ridge, TN
12-097	Quality Assurance Specialist	Lorton, VA
12-098	Administrative Assistant	Lorton, VA
12-090	HVAC Specialist	Oak Ridge, TN
12-099	Manager Health Physics Training	Oak Ridge, TN
12-085	Computer & Information Security Analyst 3	Oak Ridge, TN
12-076	Physical Scientists - Trace Evidence	Quantico, VA
12-078	Physical Scientist 2 - Trace	Quantico, VA
12-089	Toxicologist 3 Project Manager	Oak Ridge, TN
12-088	Technical Specialist 3	Oak Ridge, TN
12-074	Forensic Photographer	Quantico, VA
12-075	Forensic Photographers (Senior Personnel)	Quantico, VA
12-071	Forensic Examiner - Trace	Quantico, VA
12-069	Chemist	Quantico, VA
12-070	Chemist	Quantico, VA
12-072	Forensic Examiner - Trace	Quantico, VA
12-067	Biologist - DNA	Quantico, VA
12-068	Biologist - DNA	Quantico, VA
12-087	Communications & Marketing Specialist 3	Oak Ridge, TN
12-080	Physical Scientist - Tool Marks	Quantico, VA
12-083	Safety & Occupational Health Specialist	Quantico, VA
12-084	Statistical Analysis	Quantico, VA
12-073	Logistics Management Specialist	Quantico, VA
12-082	Quality Assurance (QA) Specialist	Quantico, VA
12-077	Physical Scientists	Quantico, VA
12-079	Physical Scientists - Trace Evidence	Quantico, VA
12-081	Physical Security Specialist	Quantico, VA
12-065	Web Designer 3	Oak Ridge, TN
12-061	Administrative Support Assistant 3	Oak Ridge, TN
12-064	Manager 2 Education	Belcamp, MD
12-063	Web Designer 2	Oak Ridge, TN
12-055	Education Project Manager	Oak Ridge, TN
12-058	Latent Print Examiner Senior	Quantico, VA
12-057	Forensic Examiner	Quantico, VA
12-060	Latent Print Technician 2	Quantico, VA
12-059	Latent Print Technician 1	Quantico, VA
12-056	Programmer Analyst 4	Oak Ridge, TN
12-053	Maintenance Mechanic 4	Oak Ridge, TN
12-050	Director Talent Management	Oak Ridge, TN
12-049	Evidence Control Specialist 3	Quantico, VA
12-048	Security Specialist 2	Quantico, VA
12-047	Program Specialist	Belcamp, MD
12-046	Toxicologist 3 Project Manager	Oak Ridge, TN
12-038	Database Administrator 3 (Oracle e-Business)	Oak Ridge, TN
12-039	Database Administrator Senior (Oracle e-Business)	Oak Ridge, TN
12-036	Systems Support Specialist	Oak Ridge, TN
12-024	Programmer Analyst 2 (Oracle E-Business Applications Analyst)	Oak Ridge, TN
12-018	Medical & Tech Dir Radiation Emergency Medicine	Oak Ridge, TN
11-104	Forensic Specialist 2-Chemist	Quantico, VA
11-120	Programmer Analyst 2	Oak Ridge, TN
12-001	Programmer Analyst 2	Oak Ridge, TN
12-003	Programmer Analyst 1	Oak Ridge, TN
12-002	Programmer Analyst 3	Oak Ridge, TN
12-300-CU	Custodian	Oak Ridge, TN
11-079	Section Manager Technology Systems	Oak Ridge, TN
11-103	Health Education Specialist Project Manager 2	Oak Ridge, TN
11-065	Multimedia Designer 1	Oak Ridge, TN
11-012	Operations Planner 3	Multiple
11-013	Operations Planner 3	Multiple
11-010	Operations Planner 1	Washington, DC
11-011	Operations Planner 2	Multiple
11-016	Operations Planner Senior	Multiple
11-017	Operations Planner Senior	Multiple
11-014	Operations Planner 4	Multiple
11-015	Operations Planner 4	Multiple

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Employment Opportunities for Current Employees

Current ORISE employees can review and apply for job openings.

Employment of Relatives

ORISE's nepotism policy places some restrictions on the employment of relatives of ORAU employees.

Employment Questions?

Call (865) 576-6051, Monday through Friday, from 7:45 a.m. to 4:30 p.m. EDT or email us at work@orau.org.