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Application

Application Procedure

To be considered for the Postdoctoral Research Associates Program or Post-Master’s Research Participation Program, applicants must apply to one or more specific positions. Available opportunities for post-master’s and postdoctoral candidates are listed on the ORNL Postdoctoral Research Associates and Post-Master’s Research Participation Program page. The list of open positions is also available within the electronic application.

The electronic application can be completed all at once or completed and saved in parts. However, once you are finished, you must click the “Submit” button in order to officially file the application.  Once you have hit the “Submit” button, you will be able to view your application, but you will no longer be able to change it. Read all instructions before attempting to complete the application.

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Components of a Complete Application

A complete application consists of:

  • A completed electronic application form which includes the submission of:
    • Resume
    • Publication List
    • Statement of Research
  • Three references from persons familiar with your professional qualifications; include your dissertation advisor as one of the three. The mechanism for notifying your references is included in the application itself.
  • Official undergraduate and graduate transcripts. All transcripts must be certified and translated into English. You should arrange for transcripts to be sent directly from your academic institutions to:

Recruiter

Marisa Moazen
Oak Ridge National Laboratory
Building 5100, MS-6173
Oak Ridge, TN 37831-6173
Phone: 865-576-2311
Fax: 865-576-0287
E-mail: Marisa.Moazen@orau.org

Overnight Address

Postgraduate Programs
Attn: Bonnie DeJarnette or Toynette Bird
One Bethel Valley Road
Building 5100, MS-6173
Oak Ridge, TN 37831-6173

Postdoctoral Research Associates Program

Bonnie DeJarnette
Oak Ridge National Laboratory
Building 5100, MS-6173
Oak Ridge, TN 37831-6173

Post-Master’s Program

Toynette Bird
Oak Ridge National Laboratory
Building 5100, MS-6173
Oak Ridge, TN 37831-6173
865-576-2613

  • Copy of passport for applicants who are foreign nationals. Copies should be faxed to:

Postdoctoral Research Associates Program

Bonnie DeJarnette
Phone: 865-241-4832
Fax: 865-576-0287
E-mail: bonnie.dejarnette@orau.org

Postmaster’s Program

Toynette Bird
Fax: 865-576-0287
E-mail: toynette.bird@orau.org

Additional Information about Applications

  • The complete application and supporting materials will be available to ORNL for review. Disclosure of such information is made subject to Public Law 93-579 (Privacy Act of 1974) and the U.S. Department of Energy regulations as published in the Federal Register on September 30, 1977.
  • Incomplete applications may not be considered.
  • Additional information may be required if an appointment/employment is offered.
  • Applications may be submitted throughout the year, and appointments may begin at any time.