Explore Research Areas

Connect Your Research to ORNL

Distinguished Staff Fellowship applicants should explain how their proposed research addresses a significant scientific challenge and aligns with one or more of ORNL’s cross-disciplinary priorities. Explore the areas below to consider how your research vision could contribute to ORNL programs and U.S. Department of Energy missions.

Big Science. Big Impact.

Candidates should demonstrate their ability to contribute to one (or more) of the following cross-disciplinary research initiatives:

Future of computing

ORNL is creating a smart, post-exascale ecosystem that
integrates HPC, AI, and quantum for open science and national security.

Nuclear solutions for national priorities

ORNL is reducing the financial and technical risks of
fission and fusion demonstration and deployment through innovation.

Atoms to Applications

ORNL is ensuring U.S. leadership in the development, manufacture, and deployment of materials, chemistries, and components for energy and security applications.

Secure, Resilient Systems for Abundant Energy

ORNL is powering resilient, affordable and secure energy systems for America.

National Security

Developing science and technology to strengthen national security and strategic resilience.

Aligned with the DOE Genesis Mission, candidates are encouraged to also articulate how their research will leverage or advance AI, advanced computing, data, automation, and other emerging capabilities to accelerate discovery and impact within these priority areas.

Visit ORNL.gov to learn more about ORNL’s Strategic Priorities.

ORNL is an equal opportunity employer. All qualified applicants, including individuals with disabilities and protected veterans, are encouraged to apply.