The staff of almost 5,000 scientists, engineers, and other professional, technical, and support personnel includes 800 at the Ph.D. level. In support of its primary missions in energy and the environment, ORNL maintains a strong commitment to both basic and applied science and their engineering applications. This research advances fundamental knowledge while providing a foundation for the major scientific and technological development efforts that are carried out for DOE and other federal and nonfederal sponsors. The ORNL Postmasters Research Participation Program is a highly selective program and offers challenging opportunities to recent recipients of master's degrees to conduct research in areas that support ORNL missions in the basic and applied sciences, energy, and environment.
Appointments are available in all current research and development programs at the laboratory.
For further information, see About Oak Ridge National Laboratory . The emphasis on a research mentoring approach allows postmasters appointees to become integral members of ORNL research and development teams. They gain exposure to current national issues in science and technology, have an opportunity to share and exchange innovative ideas and techniques, and make significant contributions to ORNL programs. Depending on the nature of research and availability of funding, participants are encouraged to publish and present research findings and write funding proposals as part of a research team to enhance their own professional development.