Benefits
Research participants in the postdoctoral and post-master's programs
are considered full-time temporary employees of Oak Ridge Associated
Universities, and as such are entitled to the following employee
benefits:
Contributory Health Insurance from Blue-Cross Blue-Shield of Tennessee
(PPO)
- Prescription drug
- Dental
- Vision
- Specialty Pharmacy Program
- 24 X 7 Nurseline
- Pre-natal Counseling Program “Precious Cargo”
Basic Life Insurance
- Company paid one times base annual salary
- Dependent coverage available
Travel Accident Insurance
- Company paid three times annual base salary
- $50,000 minimum for death, dismemberment or loss of sight
Flexible Benefit 125 Accounts
- Premium conversion plan pays health insurance premiums with pre-tax dollars
- Medical Spending Account
- Dependent Care Account
Supplemental Retirement Plan – 403(b)
- Employee Pre-tax contributions through AIG Retirement
Leave Benefits
- Annual Leave accrual up to 112 hours per year
- Medical Leave, up to 80 hours per year
- Personal Leave for emergency situations, up to 80 hours per year
- Jury Duty Leave
Holidays
- Ten paid holidays per year
Professional Membership Program
- Paid membership in professional organization - May be available depending upon availability of funds and management approval
Educational Assistance
- May be available depending upon availability of funds and management approval