FBI Critical Incident Response Group (CIRG) Research Opportunity

Oak Ridge Institute for Science and Education; Quantico (VA); On-site; USD 30,000 - 40,000; Full time

Job summary

A research organization is offering a research opportunity within the FBI Critical Incident Response Group. Candidates will engage in social/behavioral research supporting law enforcement and national security. Recent graduates with relevant degrees are encouraged to apply, with a stipend provided for living expenses. This position is full-time and requires U.S. citizenship.

Benefits

Stipend for living expenses

Mentorship from FBI professionals

Opportunity for research publications

Qualifications

• Must be a U.S. citizen.
• Recent graduates within the last 5 years or current students meeting timing requirements.
• Experience in social/behavioral sciences and data analysis encouraged.

Responsibilities

• Conduct literature searches.
• Design social/behavioral research projects.
• Analyze data statistically.
• Present research findings orally and in writing.

Skills

Data analysis

Research design

Statistical analysis

Literature search

Education

Bachelor’s, Master’s, or PhD in a scientific field

Job description

FBI Critical Incident Response Group (CIRG) Research Opportunity

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Reference Code: FBI-CIRG-2025

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Description

Applications will be reviewed on a rolling basis. The FBI CIRG consists of special agents and support personnel specializing in crisis management, hostage rescue, surveillance, hazardous devices mitigation, crisis negotiations, behavioral analysis, and tactical operations. CIRG also conducts applied social and behavioral research to support its operations. This ORISE fellowship supports the research team.

What will I be doing?

As a research fellow in the CIRG Visiting Scientist Program (VSP), you will enhance your professional development by participating in research initiatives under mentorship. You will work in a high-security government facility and perform research related to law enforcement and national security, including:

• Conducting literature searches
• Designing social/behavioral research projects
• Analyzing data statistically
• Presenting research findings orally and in writing

Why should I apply?

You will support applied social/behavioral research on criminal, national security, or cyber threats, evaluate research results, perform statistical analyses, and prepare manuscripts for FBI review and publication. Information acquired during participation is at the FBI's discretion.

Location

Quantico, Virginia

Participant Benefits

You will receive a stipend supporting living and other expenses. The initial appointment is one year, renewable up to four additional years based on performance and funding. Note: Short-term or summer-only appointments are not available. The appointment is full-time during FBI business hours. This opportunity is open to U.S. citizens.

Nature of Appointment

You will not establish an employment relationship with ORISE, ORAU, DOE, FBI, or CIRG. Your affiliation is through ORISE for appointment administration.

Qualifications

Eligibility criteria include:

• U.S. citizenship
• Recent graduates within the last 5 years with a Bachelor’s, Master’s, or PhD in an eligible scientific field, or current students who will complete their degree within one year of the start date
• Successful completion of an FBI background check and suitability assessment

Applicants with experience in social/behavioral sciences and data analysis are encouraged to apply.

Additional Information

Program website: https://orise.orau.gov/fbi/

Application components include a Zintellect profile, transcripts, resume/CV, two recommendation letters, and a writing sample. All documents must be in English or translated, PDF format, under 10MB.

Questions? Email [e-mail] with the reference code.

Point of Contact

Mariah

Eligibility Requirements

Must be a U.S. citizen, with a degree in a relevant field, and meet age and background criteria.