VCU Department of Forensic Science

Description: Looking to take on a VCU student interested in going into research or to medical school to help with current studies going on in our research lab. You will be assisting in behavioral and immunohistochemistry studies for research credit, authorship on any published data, and mentorship for a career in medicine/research. The lab and […]

Christopher Ehrhardt Assistant professor of forensic science at Virginia Commonwealth University in Richmond Initially, I did a postdoc because I thought it would be a good way to transition into a more applied field of study compared to what I worked on as a Ph.D. student. I was also eager to get a few more […]

You are invited to a special reception for VCU alumni and friends of departments in the Natural and Formal Sciences to welcome the new dean of the College of Humanities and Sciences, Montse Fuentes, Ph.D.  Reconnect with faculty, fellow alumni, and friends of the Forensic Science department.  Thursday, October 13, 2016 5:30-7pm  Altria Theater (formerly known as the Mosque […]

TWO POSITIONS available. The primary purpose of this position is the functional testing of firearms. This testing includes serial number restoration, NIBIN database entries, microscopic and chemical analysis of evidence related to firearms and shot pattern testing. Also included are tool mark examinations, report writing and court testimony. Education: Possession of a Bachelor’s degree in […]

This position is posted with a Special Minimum Rate. The minimum pay rate for this position is $ 46,209.00. The primary purpose of the Toxicology Section is to provide the North Carolina Criminal Justice System with trained and experienced forensic scientists who analyze evidence seized in the course of criminal investigations. The forensic services provided […]

The primary purpose of the Forensic Scientist I is to perform analytical work in the field of latent print analysis. This position analyzes any evidence for the presence of latent impressions originating from fingers, palms or feet. The forensic scientist must be able to conduct these analyses using all methods approved by the section. This […]