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.

Careers

Career Opportunities

Diversity

Our Culture

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

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We are proud to support wounded warriors in the workforce through the Wounded Warrior Project, Warriors to Work program. To learn how you can help, visit the Wounded Warrior Project website.

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Career Opportunities

The ORAU career opportunities listing is temporarily unavailable. You may view current openings at the ORAU Career Center website. If you have questions, please send inquiries to melissa.george@orau.org.

Current Career Opportunities

Ref. No.	Job Title	Location
11-120	Programmer Analyst 2	Oak Ridge, TN
12-007	Program Specialist Senior	Washington, DC
12-003	Programmer Analyst 1	Oak Ridge, TN
12-009	Intelligence Analyst 3	Quantico, VA
12-001	Programmer Analyst 2	Oak Ridge, TN
12-008	Intelligence Analyst 2	Quantico, VA
12-002	Programmer Analyst 3	Oak Ridge, TN
12-006	Manager Survey Projects	Oak Ridge, TN
11-061	Security Specialist 3	Quantico, VA
12-300-CU	Custodian	Oak Ridge, TN
11-118	Maintenance Mechanic 4	Oak Ridge, TN
11-117	Program Specialist Senior	Oak Ridge, TN
11-112	Systems Analyst 3	Oak Ridge, TN
11-113	Instructional Designer 3	Oak Ridge, TN
11-079	Section Manager Technology Systems	Oak Ridge, TN
11-078	Section Manager Technology Systems	Oak Ridge, TN
11-103	Health Education Specialist Project Manager 2	Oak Ridge, TN
11-087	Health Physicist 3	Oak Ridge, TN
11-065	Multimedia Designer 1	Oak Ridge, TN
11-041	Web Designer 3	Oak Ridge, TN
11-042	Web Designer 2	Oak Ridge, TN
10-138	Health Physicist 1 - Survey Projects	Oak Ridge, TN
10-054	Health Education Specialist Project Manager 1	Multiple
10-098	Health Education Specialist Project Manager 1	Multiple
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
10-067	Information Technology Project Manager	Oak Ridge, TN
10-127	Programmer Analyst (ORACLE E-Business Applications)	Oak Ridge, TN

Ready to Apply?

To develop an online profile, set up job alerts and/or apply for open positions, visit the Career Center.

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 e-mail us at work@orau.gov.