The U.S. Federal Bureau of Investigation (FBI) Critical Incident Response Group (CIRG) consists of a cadre of special agents and professional support personnel who provide expertise in crisis management, hostage rescue, surveillance and aviation, hazardous devices mitigation, crisis negotiations, behavioral analysis, and tactical operations.
As a research fellow with the Critical Incident Response Group (CIRG) Visiting Scientist Program (VSP), you will enhance your professional development and increase your research capabilities by participating in research initiatives under the mentorship of CIRG research personnel. The VSP will expose you to a work environment in a high security government facility and will provide an opportunity to perform research in areas of interest unique to law enforcement and national security.
Applications will be reviewed on a rolling basis.
- You must meet the following criteria to participate in the program:
- Be a U.S. Citizen.
- Must have completed a Bachelor’s, Master, or PhD within the last 5 years in an eligible scientific field (see Eligibility Requirements below). Applicants that are pursuing a Bachelor’s degree must complete all degree requirements by the start of the appointment. For applicants currently pursuing a Master’s degree or PhD, the applicant must be within one year of completing their degree.
- Undergo an extensive FBI background investigation and meet suitability criteria.
Applicants with education or professional experience in social/behavioral sciences with applied experience in data analysis/statistics are particularly encouraged to apply.