What are the responsibilities and job description for the FBI Counterterrorism and Forensic Science Research Unit (CFSRU) position at Zintellect?
Exciting Career Development Opportunities for Recent Graduates!
The Federal Bureau of Investigation (FBI) Counterterrorism and Forensic Science Research Unit (CFSRU) is currently seeking qualified individuals who have earned their Bachelor’s, Master’s, or PhD degree within the last five years to join the FBI Visiting Scientist Program (VSP). This educational and training program offers an immersive opportunity for participants access to cutting-edge resources and innovative STEM research opportunities at the FBI CRSRU Laboratory in Quantico, Virginia. The program provides a hands-on STEM learning experience, utilizing state-of-the-art equipment and mentorship from esteemed experts across diverse STEM fields that support forensic research.
The FBI CFSRU Laboratory leads STEM research, development, testing, and evaluation efforts in forensic science and evidence collection. Its extensive portfolio spans molecular biology, genetics, analytical chemistry, geology, geophysics, statistics, and physical sciences. DNA-related STEM research focuses on developing and validating new methods, including massively parallel sequencing. Chemistry research emphasizes explosives, inks, and document analysis, while geology studies aim to identify the geographic origins of trace evidence through soil and mineral analysis. Additional STEM research addresses challenges in feature comparison and pattern evidence, including fingerprints, handwriting, and firearms.
What will I be doing?
As a participant in the Counterterrorism and Forensic Science Research Unit (CFSRU) Visiting Scientist Program (VSP), you will have the opportunity to enhance your professional development and strengthen your STEM research skills by contributing to forensic science initiatives. Through immersive STEM learning experiences under the mentorship of CFSRU scientists, you will engage in STEM research projects utilizing advanced equipment and techniques. This program offers a unique chance to perform STEM research in areas critical to law enforcement and national security, while expanding your expertise in forensic science.
You may be involved in research including:
- Human identification
- Detection of Bio-threat agents
- Detection of explosives and drugs
- Characterization and comparison of forensic materials
- Elemental analysis of trace evidence
- Mass spectrometry applications to chemical and biological analyses, including IRMS
- Development of instrumental methods
- Evaluation of field portable instrumentation
- Advancement of forensic chemistry, specifically in toxicology, and trace volatiles
- Advancement of techniques for Imaging and Visualization
Under the guidance of a mentor, you may be involved in some or all of the following:
- Conducting searches of scientific literature
- Designing experimental plans
- Conducting field tests
- Performing analytical laboratory analyses
- Analyzing instrumental data/ documenting results
- Preparing and presenting research findings to diverse audiences, both orally and in writing
Why should I apply?
Under the guidance of a mentor, you will engage in hands-on STEM learning experiences that include applying advanced laboratory techniques using emerging technologies, evaluating the completeness and accuracy of research findings, conducting statistical analyses on data, and developing written manuscripts for review by the FBI and potential publication in peer-reviewed journals.
Please note that any information acquired during participation in this program may only be shared or released at the sole discretion of the FBI.
Where will I be located? Quantico, Virginia
Provisions:
As a participant you will receive a stipend to help support your living and other expenses during this appointment. Stipend rates are determined by the CFSRU officials and are based on your academic and professional background. One time dislocation expense of $2,000, incurred in relocating from your current address to Quantico, Virginia (if more than 50 miles from the address shown on the application), may be reimbursed. You will receive a travel allowance of $5,000 per appointment year to cover travel-related expenses to scientific and professional development activities. The initial appointment is for one year with the opportunity to extend up to an additional 4 years based on eligibility and availability of the participant and their mentor. Participants will be expected to be fully engaged during the appointment period.
For more information about the FBI Visiting Scientist Program, please visit https://www.fbijobs.gov/students/undergrad
Nature of Appointment
This program, administered by Oak Ridge Associated Universities (ORAU) through its contract with the U.S. Department of Energy (DOE) to manage the Oak Ridge Institute for Science and Education (ORISE), was established through an interagency agreement between DOE and the Federal Bureau of Investigations (FBI). Fellows do not become employees of FBI, CFSRU, ORAU, ORISE, DOE, or any other agency, and there are no employment-related benefits. Instead, the fellow will be affiliated with ORISE for the administration of the appointment through the ORISE appointment letter and Terms of Appointment.
Salary : $5,000