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

ORAU, managing contractor of 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

Recently discontinued, the University Radioactive Ion Beam (UNIRIB) consortium consisted of eight partner universities that performed 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

ORAU, which manages ORISE for DOE, works closely with the National Oceanic and Atmospheric Administration to perform research focused on air quality, contaminant dispersion and climate through its Atmospheric Turbulence and Diffusion Division.

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

Health Physics

Through ORAU, 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.

Oak Ridge Institute for Science Education

Working with ORISE

If you are interested in learning about how your agency can utilize the capabilities of the Oak Ridge Institute for Science and Education (ORISE) through a Work for Others agreement or a procurement contract, or if you are looking for career opportunities, the following information provides an explanation of how to work with ORISE. If you do not see an option that applies to your needs, please contact ORISE General Information.

Strategic Partnership Projects

For organizations and agencies that are not affiliated with U.S. Department of Energy (DOE), such groups still have the opportunity to partner with the Oak Ridge Institute for Science and Education (ORISE) through the DOE Strategic Partnership Projects (SPP) program. DOE’s SPP program allows ORISE to support non-DOE entities with their programmatic needs by simply putting the funding into place.

Procurement and Contracts Administration

The ORAU Procurement and Contracts Administration department acquires and contracts equipment, services and realty requirements that support the ORISE contract. If you are a supplier of products and services that may be of benefit to our operations or facilities, please visit the ORAU website for additional information and how to contact us.

Careers

Recognized as a “Best Employer” in Tennessee, ORAU is a great place to begin or continue a career. For challenging and rewarding career opportunities, please visit the ORISE Career Center.

Working with ORISE

Key ORISE Customers