The Oak Ridge Postdoctoral Association, or ORPA, connects and supports postdoctoral researchers across ORNL. ORPA creates opportunities for postdocs to build relationships, develop professionally, engage with the community, and share feedback with laboratory leadership. All ORNL postdocs are encouraged to participate.
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ORPA Executive Committee
ORPA activities are coordinated by the Oak Ridge Postdoctoral Executive Committee, known as ORPEX. The elected committee leads ORPA programs and serves as a connection between the postdoctoral community and ORNL leadership. ORPEX members also support communication, advocacy, and collaboration across the laboratory.
ORPA Committees
New Hire Committee
Welcomes new postdocs, introduces them to ORPA resources, and helps them connect with the postdoctoral community
Outreach Committee
Coordinates volunteer opportunities that allow postdocs to share their knowledge and serve communities inside and outside ORNL.
Social Committee
Plans activities that help postdocs meet colleagues, build relationships, and connect outside their immediate research groups.
Research Committee
Supports seminars, research exchange, and the annual ORPA Research Symposium to help postdocs share their work and learn from other researchers.
Get Involved
Participation in ORPA offers opportunities to meet other postdocs, contribute to laboratory activities, and develop experience in leadership, communication, event planning, and service. Postdocs may attend events, volunteer with a committee, or seek an ORPEX leadership position.
