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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Research Opportunities at the U.S. Environmental Protection Agency

The Oak Ridge Institute for Science and Education (ORISE) has several research projects available at the U.S. Environmental Protection Agency (EPA).

These projects provide opportunities to participate in ongoing research activities at various EPA offices and locations. Qualifications, appointment location and appointment length vary depending upon the project. Participants will receive a stipend depending on educational level and research experience.

The ORISE Research Participation/Internship Programs at the EPA are designed to provide a flow of scientists and engineers into the EPA to participate in current research and development activities and studies, and related projects. In addition, the program links the EPA’s technologies with the capabilities of the academic community.

By supporting this program, the EPA enhances the educational programs offered by academic institutions, strengthens the scientific and technical manpower base, transfers its knowledge and technology to the academic community, and supports a growing national commitment to science education.

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Posting Number	Position	Level	Location
EPA-ORD/NERL-IO-2013-02	Applying Innovative Technologies to Sustainability Research	Postdoctoral	Research Triangle Park, NC or San Francisco, CA
EPA-ORD/NCEA-2013-01	Applying Novel Data Streams to Advance Human Health Risk Assessment	Postdoctoral	Arlington, VA; Research Triangle Park, NC; or Cincinnati, OH
EPA-OAR 2013-05	Greenhouse Gas Data System Development and Dissemination	Post-Master's, Post-Bachelor’s	Washington, DC
EPA-ORD/NRMRL-APPCD-2013-03	Labview Interface Code	Faculty	Research Triangle Park, NC
EPA-ORD/NRMRL-APPCD-2013-02	Supporting Community-Level Decision Makers Adapt to Climate Change	Postdoctoral	Research Triangle Park, NC
EPA Water 2013-269	Green Infrastructure Program	Post-Master's, Post-Bachelor’s	Washington, DC
EPA Water 2013-270	Outreach and Communications	Post-Master's, Post-Bachelor’s	Washington, DC
EPA-ORD/NERL-AMAD-2013-02	Air Quality and Health Linkage Studies	Undergraduates	Research Triangle Park, NC
EPA-ORD/NERL-IO-2013-01	Community Materials Flow Analysis	Postdoctoral, Post-Master's	Research Triangle Park, NC or Corvallis, OR
EPA Water 2013-268	Environmental Education and Outreach	Post-Master's, Post-Bachelor’s	Washington, DC