Working in Energy Science
From undergraduate interns to postdoctoral researchers to our most experienced scientists and engineers, ORNL’s Energy Science and Technology Directorate (ESTD) has created a collaborative community of people with the same core vision: to translate scientific knowledge into energy technologies that will improve lives.
As a member of the ESTD community, your ideas and knowledge will contribute directly to our mission of developing and deploying science and technology that creates a secure, resilient, and affordable energy future. We encourage collaboration across disciplines to spark new ways to approach the difficult challenges we are tackling. You’ll have access to ORNL’s world-class scientific facilities that make our transformative technology breakthroughs possible.
Working at ORNL
ORNL is a great place to chart your own research course, work with like-minded colleagues, and build an extraordinary career. With more than 7,000 employees representing more than 60 countries, we assemble teams of experts, equip them with powerful instruments and research facilities, and address compelling national challenges.
ORNL offers professional development training at no cost to employees, provides professional networking opportunities, and sponsors employee resource groups.
The work of the laboratory is performed safely and efficiently in a modern campus setting. Throughout the region, ORNL is regarded as a high-value asset for innovation, education, and economic development.
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