The FBI research lab seeks visiting scientists in stable isotope forensics.

 

REQUIREMENTS:  Applicants should be U.S. citizens and be able to pass a full background investigation.  (Non-US citizens will not granted clearances and thus will be more limited in what they can do in this position).  Applicants should be current students or the recipient of a recent degree.  

 

Experience with forensics is unnecessary, but hands-on experience with IRMS is highly desirable.

 

 

WHAT THIS IS AND HOW TO APPLY:

There are opportunities for appointments of up to 3 years duration (awarded in one year increments) at the research unit of the FBI Lab in Quantico, Virginia.  Appointments are sponsored through the ORISE program through which applications should be submitted. 

There is no official deadline for application, but we are seeking new candidates at the moment. I strongly suggest contacting me before submitting your application (see contact information below).  I will be able to provide you with additional information about the nature of this position.

 

Please see these web sites for information about how to apply:

http://see.orau.org/

 

http://see.orau.org/ProgramDescription.aspx?Program=10063

 

http://www.fbijobs.gov/242.asp

 

We are seeking both post-doctoral researchers and people with BS or MS degrees.  Compensation for post-doctoral fellows is EXCELLENT.  But compensation for those with a BS is meager given the local cost of living.  

 

The application process is very time consuming, because even after selection, applicants must undergo a background investigation.  So applicants are encouraged to apply months in advance of your planned start date.

 

FACILITIES:  The FBI lab has 2 modern stable isotope mass spectrometers with several peripherals (EA’s TCEA, multiflow, GC-C).  Access to supporting analytical equipment in the research lab is superb (LC-MS, GC-MS of several varieties, FTIR, Ramen, ICP-MS, micro-XRF).  The opportunity to use a range of state-of-the-art analytical equipment is one of best features of this program.

 

RESEARCH PROJECTS

Potential research is aimed at forensic and counterterrorism applications, but is broad in scope.  To goal is to conduct research on applications of stable isotopes to support the FBI’s case working lab. Potential projects include, but are not limited to, the study of microorganisms, explosives, and industrially manufactured materials.  Please contact me for more details. 

 

 

Feel free to contact me (Libby Stern) for further information at (703)632-4625 or (703)928-0278 or [log in to unmask]

 

Libby Stern, Staff member of the FBI Laboratory - Counterterrorism & Forensic Science Research Unit