JOIN OUR TEAM

OPPORTUNITIES FOR SCIENTISTS

Be part of a collaborative work culture that fosters transdisciplinary approaches to research.

ORI scientists obtain federal grants (NIH, Dept of Education, and NSF) to fund their own research. ORI also provides close connection to two affiliated organizations ORI Community and Evaluation Services (ORI-CES) and Influents Innovations.   These organizations are vehicles for different types of funding opportunities such as  foundation grants, program evaluation contracts & NIH small business grants.

Benefits of Being a Scientist at ORI 

  • Scientific freedom and autonomy. You run your own research program.
  • Working with outstanding colleagues doing world-renowned research, solving important problems.
  • Supportive and skilled administrative staff dedicated to supporting science.
  • You have a voice in how indirect dollars are spent.
  • Objective accomplishments-based system for salary and scientist status.
  • Competitive benefits that begin at half-time.
  • Internal funding for proposal development and pilot projects.
  • Internal pre-review of grant proposals and other supports for proposal submissions.
  • Mentoring and guidance for early career scientists.

How to Join Our Team 

If you are interested in joining ORI as a scientist, contact ORI’s Science Director, Carol W. Metzler, Ph.D.
Submit CV, Research Statement, and a brief statement about what you are looking for and why you are seeking affiliation with ORI. 

The process for becoming a scientist at ORI involves having an ORI-based scientist sponsor your candidacy, and then obtaining approval from ORI scientists to become an ORI scientist and submit grant proposals through ORI.