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ORAU Science Education Programs

The Maryland Office of Oak Ridge Associated Universities (ORAU) administers research participation programs that allow senior scientists; faculty; high school, bachelor's, master's, and doctoral students; and recent graduates to enhance their science education experiences. Participants join programs, projects, and activities at our customers’ laboratories and research facilities worldwide. These programs provide a flow of qualified researchers and technical experts to participate in current research and development activities related to our customers’ critical missions.

David Yeung in DoD research lab

Since its inception in 1993, the ORAU Maryland Office has placed more than 5,000 applicants at 50 facilities around the world. Currently more than 500 participants are involved in the programs.

Open Projects

Applications are accepted throughout the year for full-time appointments in the following disciplines:

Biological Sciences
Computer Sciences
Environmental Sciences
Physical Sciences
Engineering
Public Health and more...

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Meet a Program Participant

Dr. Daniel J. Carson is a Postdoctoral Research Participant with the Naval Health Research Center Detachment, Environmental Health Effects Laboratory at Wright-Patterson Air Force Base Shriner's Hospital in Cincinnati, Ohio. His research focuses on the adverse immunological effects of various chemicals that military personnel and their families are exposed to.

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Current News/Updates

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Link to On-line Application

Spring-2010 Recruiting Events
Check out the list of events where ORAU/ORISE recruiters will be available to answer your questions!

Referrals Welcome! 
We invite participants to refer friends and colleagues to our programs. Direct them to the Open Projects page for a complete list of openings.