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Director and Senior Scientist, Ohio Attorney General's Center for the Future of Forensic Science
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- Paid holidays
- Disability insurance
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Director and Senior Scientist, Ohio Attorney General's Center for the Future of Forensic Science

Bowling Green State University -
Bowling Green, OH

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Job Details

Full-time
3 days ago

Benefits

Paid holidays
Disability insurance
Health insurance
Dental insurance
Paid time off
Parental leave
Employee assistance program
Vision insurance
Life insurance
Retirement plan

Qualifications

Training program design for professional development
Forensic Science
Academic community engagement
Committee work
Staff supervision
Management
Conference papers
Team leadership
Student mentoring
5 years
Faculty collaboration
Program development
Experience working with graduate students
Collaborating with government agencies
Scientific research papers
Collaborative research
Research industry grant writing
Team development
Research project technical leadership
Policy & process development
Academic leadership
Experience working with undergraduate students
Doctor of Philosophy
University teaching experience
Student support
Conducting conference presentations
Organizational skills
Leading team collaboration initiatives
Developing new training programs
Participating in conferences

Full Job Description

Salary

Depends on Qualifications

Location

Main Campus (BG), OH

Job Type

Full-Time

Job Number

BGSU01763

Division

Office of the Provost

Department

Division of Research - Staff

Opening Date

07/24/2026

Pay Grade

362

Summary

The Ohio Attorney General’s Center for the Future of Forensic Science is a collaboration between BGSU and the Ohio Bureau of Criminal Investigations (BCI) that began with a $12 million investment by the State of Ohio to build a BCI Laboratory Building on the BGSU campus. This work will be supported by a $650,000 line item in the State budget specifically for this initiative.

The Center Director and Senior Scientist will be the administrative lead and primary external point of contact for the Center responsible for the development of innovative and applied forensic science research and creation of educational and professional development opportunities for university, regional and state-wide constituencies.

Essential Functions

Essential Duties, Tasks & Responsibilities for Center Director:

Contribute to the strategic direction and research priorities of the Center
Foster forensic science research and development (R&D) opportunities and awareness
Participate in R&D activities consistent with BGSU and BCI core objectives
Serve as a liaison with BGSU faculty and staff to promote awareness and stimulate involvement in the field of applied forensic science
Communicate and stay involved with the forensic science professionals working in the AGO facility at BGSU, to understand their challenges and the demands of the profession
Create and help to deliver an ongoing program of professional education for in-career forensic scientists and practitioners in the professional world at large
Serve as a liaison to, and work in cooperation with local, state, Federal and other forensic science and criminal justice professionals in advancing collaborative activities with BGSU
Manage and supervise Center staff
Develop training recommendations and requirements for forensic science personnel
Coordinate with the AGO at the BGSU campus
Confirm that the required government, university or other approvals for all R&D projects are obtained, including from any applicable Institutional Review Boards

Essential Duties, Tasks & Responsibilities for Senior Scientist:

Establish and lead innovative R&D collaborations between BGSU and BCI; collaborate on projects, grants, and other forms of scholarship. Build a community of forensic science scholars at BGSU
Develop educational and training opportunities for forensic professionals and students in areas of forensics science
Generate, disseminate and apply knowledge of forensic science developed through research; sponsor venues to help showcase and highlight research and activities of the Center
Research Leadership & Funding
- Lead and participate in the development of externally funded research proposals, including federal, state, and foundation grants in forensic science and related disciplines
- Serve as principal investigator or co-investigator on interdisciplinary research initiatives that advance forensic science practice and policy
- Establish and maintain collaborative research partnerships with government agencies, crime laboratories, academic institutions, and industry
Scholarly Output & Visibility
- Publish research findings in peer-reviewed journals, technical reports, and professional publications
- Present research outcomes at national and international scientific and forensic science conferences
- Enhance the national reputation of BGSU and BCI through leadership in forensic science scholarship
Student & Faculty Engagement
- Mentor undergraduate, graduate, and postdoctoral researchers involved in forensic science projects
- Engage with BGSU faculty across disciplines to support collaborative research initiatives
- Provide guest lectures, workshops, or short courses supporting forensic science education and professional development
Professional & Service Activities
- Serve on advisory boards, scientific committees, or professional organizations related to forensic science
- Contribute expertise to policy discussions, standards development, or best practices in forensic science
Other duties as assigned

Minimum Qualifications

The following Degree is required:

A Doctoral degree (Ph.D. or equivalent) required
- preferably in forensic science, a natural science, or other related discipline

The following Experience is Required:

5 years of research experience
- Forensic Science experience preferred

The following Minimum Qualifications are preferred:

7 years of research experience, preferably in forensic science

Teaching/training experience in a post-secondary setting, including mentoring graduate level research thesis projects

Additional Information

Knowledge, Skills, or Abilities:

Demonstrated history of research and scholarly achievement
A record of acquiring external resources to support R&D, team building and mentoring of associates and students
Demonstrated commitment to student educational outcomes
Excellent planning and organizational skills, and close attention to detail
Superior oral and written communication skills, as well as the ability to communicate a variety of target audiences both external and internal

Application Deadline

The search committee will review applications until the position is filled; however, for best consideration, applications should be provided by August 7, 2026.

Required Application Materials & Evaluation

Experience must be fully documented on the official application.
The application will be used to evaluate if candidates meet the minimum requirements for the position and for consideration when determining starting pay rate.
Experience requirements are inclusive of relevant professional experience, or experience attained through relevant internships, co-ops, student employment positions, or graduate assistantships.

Uploads

Required: Resume (for supplemental information only)
Optional: Cover Letter

Grant Funded: Duration of employment is contingent on continued availability of funding.

Essential Requirement: Work Authorization

BGSU does not offer H-1B or other work authorization visa sponsorship for this position. Candidates must be legally authorized to work in the United States at the time of hire and maintain work authorization throughout the employment term.

Bowling Green State University is an equal opportunity employer. The University is committed to maintaining an employment and educational environment that is free from unlawful discrimination, harassment, and retaliation. The University prohibits discrimination and harassment on the basis of protected class: age (40 years of age or older), ancestry, color, disability, ethnicity, familial status, gender, gender identity and expression, genetic information, HIV/AIDS status, marital status, military status, national origin, political affiliation, pregnancy, race, religion, sex, sexual orientation, protected veteran status, or any other legally protected characteristic.

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OCRC Know Your Rights

In compliance with the ADA Amendments Act (ADAAA), if you have a disability and would like to request an accommodation in order to apply for a position with Bowling Green State University, please call 419-372-8421 or email [email protected].

BGSU is an E-Verify employer. If hired into this position, you will be required to provide satisfactory proof of employment eligibility by providing acceptable, original forms of identification for employment verification via the Federal I-9 employment verification process. A list of acceptable documents can be seen here: https://www.uscis.gov/i-9-central/form-i-9-acceptable-documents

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