The Director of Research is handpicked by Site Administration after an application process; they oversee and approve testing that occurs on-site, and ensures that the Research Department operates smoothly. The Director of Research has the final say over any tests that may happen unless overridden by higer command (Site Administration, Site Command).
Executive Researchers are picked by the Directors of Research after an application process. Executive Researchers are in charge of grading documents uploaded by the researchers below them, conducting clearance level 4 tests, authorizing some cross-tests, and overall acts as leaders within the department.