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FBI Counterterrorism and Forensic Science Research Unit (CFSRU) Visiting Scientist Program Federal Bureau of Investigation (FBI) in United States
Degree Level
PhD
Field of study
Geology
Funding
Stipend provided based on academic and professional background; one-time dislocation expense of $2,000 may be reimbursed if relocating more than 50 miles; travel allowance of $5,000 per appointment year.
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United States
University
Federal Bureau of Investigation (FBI)
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The FBI Counterterrorism and Forensic Science Research Unit (CFSRU) Visiting Scientist Program offers recent graduates the chance to join an immersive STEM research environment at the FBI laboratory in Quantico, Virginia. Participants work alongside CFSRU scientists on research that supports forensic science and evidence collection for law enforcement and national security.
The research portfolio spans molecular biology, genetics, analytical chemistry, geology, geophysics, statistics, and physical sciences. Projects may involve DNA method development and validation, including massively parallel sequencing, as well as chemistry-focused work on explosives, inks, document analysis, toxicology, and trace volatiles. Other areas include identifying the geographic origins of trace evidence through soil and mineral analysis, studying human identification, detecting bio-threat agents, detecting explosives and drugs, and comparing forensic materials such as fingerprints, handwriting, and firearms.
Participants are mentored by CFSRU scientists and gain hands-on experience with advanced equipment and emerging technologies. The work can include scientific literature searches, experimental planning, field tests, analytical laboratory work, instrumental data analysis, documentation of results, and preparing findings for oral and written presentation. The program also emphasizes research completeness, accuracy, statistical analysis, and manuscript preparation for internal review and potential publication.
The appointment is administered through ORISE/ORAU and is based at the FBI CFSRU Laboratory in Quantico, Virginia.
Funding details
Stipend provided based on academic and professional background; one-time dislocation expense of $2,000 may be reimbursed if relocating more than 50 miles; travel allowance of $5,000 per appointment year.
What's required
Applicants must be U.S. citizens and must have completed the requirements for a bachelor's, master's, or PhD degree within the last 5 years of the appointment start date, or complete all degree requirements by the anticipated start date. Applicants with more than five years since degree completion must have relevant academic background and experience and be seeking new knowledge or experience to expand career opportunities or advance professionally. Candidates must be able to pass an extensive FBI background investigation and meet suitability criteria. Students may apply, but selected applicants must have completed their degree before the start date. A complete application requires a Zintellect profile and opportunity-specific questions, unofficial transcripts or academic records, a current resume/CV, and two academic or professional recommendations submitted through Zintellect. All documents must be in English or include official English translation, with personal identifiers removed.
How to apply
Click Apply on the Zintellect opportunity page to start the application. Submit the required Zintellect profile, application questions, transcripts or academic records, CV, and two recommendations through Zintellect. Applications are reviewed on a rolling basis throughout the year.
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