Group Leader, Secure AI Research Oak Ridge National LaboratoryGroup Leader, Secure AI ResearchOak Ridge, TNThe Secure Artificial Intelligence Research (SAIR) Group in the Advanced Intelligent Systems Section is a newly formed group that will include data scientists, Artificial Intelligence experts and practitioners, and software/computer engineers carrying out applied research and development with machine learning systems at scales ranging from edge computing to large computer systems. Example problem areas include prompt injection and jailbreaks, data poisoning, adversarial examples, model inversion and membership inference, tampering, insecure tool use and agentic workflows, multi-modal attacks (image/audio/text), and unsafe or unreliable generation behaviors.
Director of Market Research Environmental Resources Management, Inc.Director of Market ResearchKnoxville, TNFull timeAs the largest global pure play sustainability consultancy, we partner with the world’s leading organizations, creating innovative solutions to sustainability challenges and unlocking commercial opportunities that meet the needs of today while preserving opportunity for future generations. Your work will empower some of the world’s most influential organizations to make smarter, more sustainable decisions—whether it's launching eco-conscious products, evolving brand narratives, or crafting campaigns that resonate with values-driven consumers.
Section Head, Data and AI Systems Research Oak Ridge National LaboratorySection Head, Data and AI Systems ResearchOak Ridge, TNRequisition Id 16046 Overview: The Computer Science and Mathematics Division (CSMD) is seeking an internationally recognized and research active computational scientist to lead and grow world class research capabilities focused on solving the world's most challenging problems through artificial intelligence and data driven algorithms and systems. Purpose: As part of our research team, you will provide Research and Development (R&D) leadership to a thematic area of science and technology that integrates several thematically aligned R&D groups consistent with ORNL's aspiration to be the world's premier R&D institution and ORNL's science culture.
NewTemporary Health & Education Policy Research Associate: College of Nursing - UTK University of Tennessee SystemTemporary Health & Education Policy Research Associate: College of Nursing - UTKKnoxville, TNBy offering cutting-edge academic programs, supporting impactful research, and forging strong community partnerships, we prepare healthcare professionals who deliver high-quality, culturally responsive care in a diverse and ever-changing world. The College of Nursing (CON) at the University of Tennessee Knoxville, the state's flagship research institution, seeks a health and education policy research associate to join an interdisciplinary research team under the direct mentorship of Clea McNeely, DrPH.
Post-Doctoral Research Associate: Radiobiologist, Department of Nuclear Engineering - UTK University of Tennessee SystemPost-Doctoral Research Associate: Radiobiologist, Department of Nuclear Engineering - UTKKnoxville, TN$70,000–$75,000 / yearThe position involves radiolabeling and characterization of imaging and therapeutic agents; performing in vitro cellular assays and in vivo animal studies, including PET/CT imaging, ex vivo biodistribution, and radioligand therapy evaluations; analyzing and interpreting data; and contributing to manuscript preparation, conference presentations, and grant writing efforts. It has been ranked nationally as "Best Employer for New Graduates," "One of America's Best Large Employers," and "Best Workplace for Women," and has been designated as "Best Place for Working Parents" by Forbes Magazine.
Post-Doctoral Research Associate: Department of Materials Science and Engineering - UTK University of Tennessee SystemPost-Doctoral Research Associate: Department of Materials Science and Engineering - UTKKnoxville, TNThe university holds the highest Carnegie classification for research activity and has deep partnerships with industry leaders and the US Department of Energy's largest multidisciplinary laboratory, Oak Ridge National Laboratory. The department offers comprehensive undergraduate and graduate programs and conducts cutting-edge research spanning advanced manufacturing, polymers and composites, biomaterials, electronic and functional materials, energy materials, structural materials, and materials characterization.
Senior Research Software Engineer Oak Ridge National LaboratorySenior Research Software EngineerOak Ridge, TNIn this role, you will serve as a senior technical leader responsible for the architecture, development, and sustained operation of enterprise AI and data infrastructure, including Docker-based microservices, large language model (LLM) inference servers on GPU clusters, vector database and retrieval-augmented generation (RAG) pipelines, and observability stacks that advance AI capabilities across the laboratory. The successful candidate will work independently and lead collaboratively, driving technical decisions, mentoring junior staff, and partnering with multidisciplinary teams of scientists, data engineers, and system administrators to deliver reliable, secure, and high-performance AI services to ORNL researchers.
Post-Doctoral Research Associate: Department of Physics and Astronomy - UTK University of Tennessee SystemPost-Doctoral Research Associate: Department of Physics and Astronomy - UTKKnoxville, TN$67,000–$70,000 / yearThe University of Tennessee, Knoxville is Tennessee's flagship state research institution, a campus of choice for outstanding undergraduates and a premier graduate institution with a number of nationally and internationally ranked programs and with national and international leadership in numerous fields. The Department has an exemplary research record, with eight professors earning NSF CAREER awards since 2012, eight professors among the world's top two percent of physicists based on citation count, the award of the prestigious American Physical Society 2021 Bonner Prize, eleven APS Fellows, and four AAAS Fellows.
Post-Doctoral Research Associate: Baker School of Policy and Public Affairs - UTK University of Tennessee SystemPost-Doctoral Research Associate: Baker School of Policy and Public Affairs - UTKKnoxville, TNThe successful candidate will work with Charles Sims at the Baker School, Georg Schaur at the Department of Economics at UTK, critical mineral industry partners, and collaborators at Oak Ridge National Laboratory in the following areas: Costs of US critical mineral dependence on foreign countries. The Baker School's Center for Energy, Transportation, and Environmental Policy (CETEP) combines sound science, rigorous economics, and thoughtful policy to address natural resource use and environmental challenges facing the state of Tennessee, the U.S., and the world.
Post-Doctoral Research Associate: Department of Nuclear Engineering - UTK University of Tennessee SystemPost-Doctoral Research Associate: Department of Nuclear Engineering - UTKKnoxville, TN$70,000–$75,000 / yearIts mission is supported by internationally recognized faculty and advanced research programs, enhanced by close ties with institutions such as Oak Ridge National Laboratory, the Y-12 Nuclear Security Complex, UCOR, and the East Tennessee Technology Park, as well as over one hundred nuclear-related companies within fifty miles of Knoxville. The main task focuses on developing and using machine learning interatomic potentials, advanced free energy simulations, and high-performance computing to predict chemical and materials properties, such as thermochemical behaviors and interfacial interactions relevant to nuclear applications.
Post Doctoral Research Associate: Department of Civil and Environmental Engineering - UTK University of Tennessee SystemPost Doctoral Research Associate: Department of Civil and Environmental Engineering - UTKKnoxville, TNThe department also has excellent experimental facilities to support structural engineering research, including a full-scale platform for 3-D concrete printing and a 2000 square-foot structural engineering high bay laboratory with strong floor, reaction wall, and distributed hydraulic power. The Department of Civil and Environmental Engineering (CEE) has 27 tenure-line faculty members and five non-tenured full-time teaching faculty and offers baccalaureate, masters, and PhD degrees in all areas of Civil and Environmental Engineering.
Post-Doctoral Research Associate: Department of Chemistry - UTK University of Tennessee SystemPost-Doctoral Research Associate: Department of Chemistry - UTKKnoxville, TNResearch in the lab integrates synthetic organic chemistry, enzymology, and mass-spectrometry-based metabolomics to develop chemical probes and analytical tools for studying isopentenyl pyrophosphate (IPP), dimethylallyl pyrophosphate (DMAPP), and related prenylated metabolites across biological systems including bacteria and mammalian cells. The Baccile Laboratory at the University of Tennessee, Knoxville seeks a highly motivated Postdoctoral Research Associate to join an interdisciplinary chemical biology research program focused on five-carbon metabolism and the chemistry of isoprenoid biosynthesis.
Post-Doctoral Research Associate: Center for Advanced Materials and Manufacturing - UTK University of Tennessee SystemPost-Doctoral Research Associate: Center for Advanced Materials and Manufacturing - UTKKnoxville, TN$51,750–$65,000 / yearThe researcher will be responsible to develop, test, and deploy hybrid AI-assisted theoretical/computational modeling of quantum materials and collaborate with researchers from Physics, Materials Science, Chemistry, Mathematics, and Electrical Engineering. It has been ranked nationally as "Best Employer for New Graduates," "One of America's Best Large Employers," and "Best Workplace for Women," and has been designated as "Best Place for Working Parents" by Forbes Magazine.
Research Specialist: Global Computing Laboratory - UTK University of Tennessee SystemResearch Specialist: Global Computing Laboratory - UTKKnoxville, TNThe Global Computing Laboratory (GCLab) at the University of Tennessee, Knoxville (UTK), conducts research in high-performance computing (HPC), AI-driven workflows, data management, and reproducibility in scientific computing. The university holds the highest Carnegie classification for research activity and has deep partnerships with industry leaders and the US Department of Energy's largest multidisciplinary laboratory, Oak Ridge National Laboratory.
Senior Research Assistant - Center for Digital Health and Optimization - UTK University of Tennessee SystemSenior Research Assistant - Center for Digital Health and Optimization - UTKKnoxville, TNThe university holds the highest Carnegie classification for research activity and has deep partnerships with industry leaders and the US Department of Energy's largest multidisciplinary laboratory, Oak Ridge National Laboratory. It has been ranked nationally as "Best Employer for New Graduates," "One of America's Best Large Employers," and "Best Workplace for Women," and has been designated as "Best Place for Working Parents" by Forbes Magazine.
TCSEPP Coordinator (Case Manager): Social Work Research & Public Service - UTK University of Tennessee SystemTCSEPP Coordinator (Case Manager): Social Work Research & Public Service - UTKKnoxville, TNAbility to promote the program to potential participants, partners, and employers; Ability to advocate for participants; Ability to work independently and within a team setting; Ability to travel to multiple counties to serve participants ; Ability to be flexible with respect to changing needs of the project; Excellent oral communication skills; Proficiency with Microsoft Office; Ability to work independently and in team settings; Experience with data management systems. Over the past fifty years, SWORPS has worked with local nonprofits such as the United Way of Greater Knoxville, University of Tennessee departments and faculty researchers, state agencies such as the Tennessee Department of Human Services, and federal agencies like the Department of Housing and Urban Development.
NewPost-Doctoral Research Associate: Department of Microbiology - UTK University of Tennessee SystemPost-Doctoral Research Associate: Department of Microbiology - UTKKnoxville, TN$50,000–$57,000 / yearThe Department of Microbiology is an active participant and leader in the Community of Scholars on Immunology and Inflammation (CoSI2), Community of Scholars on Microbial Consortia (CoSMiC), and Biomembranes Community of Scholars at UTK, which brings together engineering, chemistry, veterinary, and material sciences, UT Institute of Agriculture (UTIA), Oak Ridge National Lab (ORNL), and the University of Tennessee Medical Center (UTMC) in Knoxville. Experimental techniques may include protein analysis such as expression and purification, cryo-EM, ELISA, western blotting, and immunoprecipitation; cell analysis including cell sorting, separation, and flow cytometry; bacterial culturing under both aerobic and anaerobic conditions; molecular biology techniques such as cloning, DNA/RNA extraction, and PCR; microscopy; and 2D and 3D cell culture.
Child and Family Specialist: Social Work Research & Public Services - UTK University of Tennessee SystemChild and Family Specialist: Social Work Research & Public Services - UTKTN$55,000–$60,000 / yearOver the past fifty years, SWORPS has worked with local nonprofits such as the United Way of Greater Knoxville, University of Tennessee departments and faculty researchers, state agencies such as the Tennessee Department of Human Services, and federal agencies like the Department of Housing and Urban Development. Services will be delivered through coordinated case management, individualized coaching and stabilization services (virtual and in-person, including in the family''s home), peer support circles, family advisory groups, family events, and connection to community-based partner referrals.
Post-Doctoral Research Associate: Department of Biochemistry & Cellular and Molecular Biology - UTK University of Tennessee SystemPost-Doctoral Research Associate: Department of Biochemistry & Cellular and Molecular Biology - UTKKnoxville, TNHoused in the Ken and Blaire Mossman (1311 Cumberland Ave.) and Hesler Biology and Greenhouse (1406 Circle Dr.) Buildings, our research teams of faculty, undergrads, graduate students, and postdoctoral fellows are working on topics ranging from molecular structure to organismal levels. This project involves mutational analyses including identifying, generating and characterizing mutations affecting pathways in actin regulation, the generation and the testing of genetically encoded markers to determine protein function, complemented by protein biochemical analysis.
Post-Doctoral Research Associate, Department of Food Science - UTIA University of Tennessee SystemPost-Doctoral Research Associate, Department of Food Science - UTIAKnoxville, TN$60,000–$62,000 / yearIt has been ranked nationally as "Best Employer for New Graduates," "One of America's Best Large Employers," and "Best Workplace for Women," and has been designated as "Best Place for Working Parents" by Forbes Magazine. The university holds the highest Carnegie classification for research activity and has deep partnerships with industry leaders and the US Department of Energy's largest multidisciplinary laboratory, Oak Ridge National Laboratory.
Post-Doctoral Research Associate: Department of Ecology and Evolutionary Biology - UTK University of Tennessee SystemPost-Doctoral Research Associate: Department of Ecology and Evolutionary Biology - UTKKnoxville, TNWe train graduate and undergraduate students with research interests in ecology, evolutionary biology, animal behavior, conservation biology, behavioral and population genetics, computational biology, development of theory for evolution and ecology, ecosystem and community ecology, global change biology, diverse areas of organismal biology, and biology education. The Suissa lab in the Department of Ecology and Evolutionary Biology at the University of Tennessee, Knoxville (UTK) is seeking a highly motivated Postdoctoral Research Fellow to join the lab (https://www.botaneelab.com/).
Post-Doctoral Research Associate: Department of Electrical Engineering and Computer Science - UTK University of Tennessee SystemPost-Doctoral Research Associate: Department of Electrical Engineering and Computer Science - UTKKnoxville, TNThe University of Tennessee, Knoxville (UTK) is an R1 research university located in Knoxville, Tennessee, with strong collaborative ties to Oak Ridge National Laboratory (ORNL) - one of the largest U.S. Department of Energy national laboratories - offering unique opportunities for joint research in AI security, cyber-physical systems, and high-performance computing. The position offers significant autonomy in shaping research directions, opportunities to co-author publications at top venues (CCS, NDSS, USENIX Security, IEEE S&P), mentor graduate/undergraduate students, and participate in proposal development for federal funding agencies (NSF, DARPA, ARO, DoE).
Research Specialist: Institute for a Secure and Sustainable Environment - UTK University of Tennessee SystemResearch Specialist: Institute for a Secure and Sustainable Environment - UTKKnoxville, TN$53,000–$68,000 / yearAssists with the Tennessee Water Resources Research Center''s general operational needs including administrative tasks (procurement research for equipment, send emails to schedule undergrad interviews, and scheduling meetings), creating and assisting with implementation of training programs, and in support of other ongoing research projects that are part of the Center. The position will learn to use specialized knowledge of water/wastewater systems (including transport and treatment processes, hydrology and hydraulics, and computational modeling) to support the PI with completing project deliverables which will include the development and implementation of hydraulic analysis and asset management tools, training material, and assisting systems with their operations, analysis, and planning.
Project Coordinator - Tennessee Reading Research Center - UTK University of Tennessee SystemProject Coordinator - Tennessee Reading Research Center - UTKKnoxville, TN$52,000–$54,000 / hourWorking closely with the Program Director, this position oversees the collection and handling of educational and instructional data in accordance with project, IRB, and funding agency guidelines; selects appropriate approaches to monitor the quality and trustworthiness of data and related project resources; and identifies and resolves issues associated with data collection, handling, and quality. The role prepares progress reports on data tasks, ensures project deliverables are completed on time, conducts quality control checks on reports and resources intended for stakeholders or funders, mentors student staff assigned to the project, and coordinates with internal and external team members as well as other project managers.
Post-Doctoral Research Associate: Freshwater Microbial Ecology - UTK University of Tennessee SystemPost-Doctoral Research Associate: Freshwater Microbial Ecology - UTKKnoxville, TN$62,500–$65,000 / yearThe Department of Microbiology is an active participant and leader in the Community of Scholars on Immunology and Inflammation (CoSI2), Community of Scholars on Microbial Consortia (CoSMiC), and Biomembranes Community of Scholars at UTK, which brings together engineering, chemistry, veterinary, and material sciences, UT Institute of Agriculture (UTIA), Oak Ridge National Lab (ORNL), and the University of Tennessee Medical Center (UTMC) in Knoxville. The Wilhelm and Talmy research groups in the Department of Microbiology at the University of Tennessee invites applications for a Postdoctoral Research Fellow to join an interdisciplinary project examining how episodic events shape competition, oxidative stress responses, and toxin production in the bloom-forming cyanobacterium Microcystis.
Administrative Associate: Center for Transportation Research, Nashville - UTK University of Tennessee SystemAdministrative Associate: Center for Transportation Research, Nashville - UTKKnoxville, TNRemoteNetworking and coordinating with various TDOT support divisions (General Services, Information Technology, Programming) and external partners (FHWA/Data Consultants) to set up and ensure Planning staff have access to the necessary equipment and software to operate efficiently and without limitations. CTR researchers and staff members work with the Tennessee Department of Transportation, the Tennessee Highway Safety Office, and many other partners to improve transportation and promote the safe and efficient transport of goods and people.
Transportation Engineer: Center for Transportation Research - UTK University of Tennessee SystemTransportation Engineer: Center for Transportation Research - UTKKnoxville, TNCTR researchers and staff members work with the Tennessee Department of Transportation, the Tennessee Highway Safety Office, and many other partners to improve transportation and promote the safe and efficient transport of goods and people. The university holds the highest Carnegie classification for research activity and has deep partnerships with industry leaders and the US Department of Energy's largest multidisciplinary laboratory, Oak Ridge National Laboratory.
Program Manager, Tennessee Thrive: Social Work Research & Public Services - UTK University of Tennessee SystemProgram Manager, Tennessee Thrive: Social Work Research & Public Services - UTKTN$70,000–$75,000 / yearGuided by the EPIC Practice Model-Empowerment, Partnership, Integration, and Coaching, the Program Manager reports directly to the SWORPS Field Based Services Director and ensures that coordinated, community-based services are delivered through individualized Family Action Plans that build on each family's strengths and address their unique needs. Over the past fifty years, SWORPS has worked with local nonprofits such as the United Way of Greater Knoxville, University of Tennessee departments and faculty researchers, state agencies such as the Tennessee Department of Human Services, and federal agencies like the Department of Housing and Urban Development.
NewPrincipal Business Manager: Center for Transportation Research - UTK University of Tennessee SystemPrincipal Business Manager: Center for Transportation Research - UTKKnoxville, TNResponsibilities also include participating in committees and working groups related to software implementation such as DASH Research and Student Life Cycle systems, performing special projects and analyses, supporting policy development, managing departmental space planning, recommending space allocations for new hires, and exercising high level decision making related to process improvement. The Principal Business Manager also supports faculty with proposal budgeting and justification preparation to ensure compliance with UT and federal requirements, assists with online proposal submission, and manages post award activities including financial reporting, expenditure review, re budgeting, tracking of project progress, and reconciliation of sponsored research accounts.
NewCIRCLE Research Project Coordinator - College of Education, Health and Human Sciences - UTK University of Tennessee SystemCIRCLE Research Project Coordinator - College of Education, Health and Human Sciences - UTKKnoxville, TNThis position coordinates and manages the implementation of research-focused initiatives and associated research programming between the University of Tennessee (UT) and River Valley Health (RVH [formerly Cherokee Health Systems]) for three CEHHS faculty members that are part of a cluster hire initiative to partner with RVH. The university holds the highest Carnegie classification for research activity and has deep partnerships with industry leaders and the US Department of Energy's largest multidisciplinary laboratory, Oak Ridge National Laboratory.
Post-Doctoral Research Associate: Center for Electric Power - UTK University of Tennessee SystemPost-Doctoral Research Associate: Center for Electric Power - UTKKnoxville, TNThe purpose of this position is to strengthen the department's research capacity in addressing emerging electric grid challenges driven by rapid load growth, large-scale data centers, electrification, renewable resources, and advanced computational methods. Experience developing and applying mathematical optimization models for power or energy system applications, such as economic dispatch, unit commitment, optimal power flow, transmission congestion analysis, renewable integration, or grid reliability and resilience.
Post-Doctoral Research Associate: Oak Ridge Innovation Institute - UTK University of Tennessee SystemPost-Doctoral Research Associate: Oak Ridge Innovation Institute - UTKKnoxville, TNUT-ORII is leveraging its joint UT-ORNL resources to foster an earlier interest in STEM in Tennessee schools, grow its interdisciplinary graduate programs, and accelerate collaborative discovery and innovation in convergent research initiatives of critical importance to the nation and to Tennessee. The University of Tennessee-Oak Ridge Innovation Institute (UT-ORII) was launched by the University of Tennessee and Oak Ridge National Laboratory in 2021, in response to America's need for a stronger pool of science, technology, engineering and mathematics (STEM) talent.
Research Assistant: Institute for a Secure and Sustainable Environment - UTK University of Tennessee SystemResearch Assistant: Institute for a Secure and Sustainable Environment - UTKKnoxville, TN$58,000–$75,000 / yearAssists with the Tennessee Water Resources Research Center''s general operational needs including administrative tasks (procurement research for equipment, send emails to schedule undergrad interviews, and scheduling meetings), creating and assisting with implementation of training programs, and in support of other ongoing research projects that are part of the Center. The position will use specialized knowledge of water/wastewater systems (including transport and treatment processes, hydrology and hydraulics, and computational modeling) to support the PI with completing project deliverables which will include the development and implementation of hydraulic analysis and asset management tools, training material, and assisting systems with their operations, analysis, and planning.
Thought Leader Liaison ImCheck Therapeutics SASThought Leader LiaisonKnoxville, TN$190,000–$225,000 / yearTo be successful: the TLL team members will build close working relationships with, but not limited to: National Sales Directors, Regional Business Directors, Neuroscience Specialty Representatives, Medical Science Liaisons, Marketing teams, and Value & Access teams to ensure alignment on broader business objectives in their assigned regions. The position focuses on building and maintaining strong relationships with established and emerging thought leaders, generating actionable market insights, and driving advocacy for Ipsen's Neuroscience portfolio across Adult Spasticity, Cervical Dystonia, Pediatric Spasticity, and future anticipated indications such as Migraine.
Thought Leader Liaison Ipsen SAThought Leader LiaisonKnoxville, TN$190,000–$225,000 / yearTo be successful: the TLL team members will build close working relationships with, but not limited to: National Sales Directors, Regional Business Directors, Neuroscience Specialty Representatives, Medical Science Liaisons, Marketing teams, and Value & Access teams to ensure alignment on broader business objectives in their assigned regions. The position focuses on building and maintaining strong relationships with established and emerging thought leaders, generating actionable market insights, and driving advocacy for Ipsen's Neuroscience portfolio across Adult Spasticity, Cervical Dystonia, Pediatric Spasticity, and future anticipated indications such as Migraine.
Property Claims Leader, South & Central Regions Hub International LtdProperty Claims Leader, South & Central RegionsTN$150,000–$160,000 / yearABOUT HUB INTERNATIONAL: HUB International Limited (HUB) is one of the largest global insurance and employee benefits broker, providing a broad array of property, casualty, risk management, life and health, employee benefits, investment and wealth management products and services. The expected salary range for this position is $150,000 to $160,000 and will be impacted by factors such as the successful candidates skills, experience and working location, as well as the specific positions business line, scope and level.
Arborist Crew Leader Bartlett Tree ExpertsArborist Crew LeaderMaryville, Tennessee$28–$32 / hourAs an Arborist Crew Leader, you will be an integral member of the team, serving as the leader of a tree care crew with the primary responsibility of performing all tree care services safely and efficiently. Location : Name: Knoxville Location : State/Province: TN Category: Production Arborist Latest Post Date: englishcareers: 1/29/2026 Type: Regular Full-Time
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