Fire Science Research Fellow: Material Modeling & Data

The Chronicle Of Higher Education, Inc.; Gaithersburg (MD); On-site; USD 82,000 - 89,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Health benefits

Retirement plan

Career support

Job summary

The Chronicle Of Higher Education, Inc. seeks a PREP Research Associate for the National Institute of Standards and Technology. This role conducts research on material flammability and collaborates with academic institutions. Candidates should have a PhD in a relevant field and 2+ years of lab experience. Responsibilities include developing research plans and analyzing data from fire testing, contributing to publications, and leading early-career researchers. The position offers a salary range of $82,000 - $89,000 annually.

Qualifications

• PhD in Engineering, Chemistry, or related field required.
• 2+ years of relevant laboratory experience with experimental design and testing.
• Proficiency in data analysis tools (Excel, MATLAB, Python, R).

Responsibilities

• Assist in developing a research plan for quantifying fire growth rates.
• Apply techniques to quantify mechanisms controlling material flammability.
• Prepare and present research findings in meetings and conferences.

Skills

Oral and written communication

Time management

Organizational skills

Programming

Data analysis (Excel, MATLAB, Python, R)

Education

PhD in Engineering, Chemistry, Physics, or related field

Job description

The Chronicle Of Higher Education, Inc. seeks a PREP Research Associate for the National Institute of Standards and Technology. This role conducts research on material flammability and collaborates with academic institutions. Candidates should have a PhD in a relevant field and 2+ years of lab experience. Responsibilities include developing research plans and analyzing data from fire testing, contributing to publications, and leading early-career researchers. The position offers a salary range of $82,000 - $89,000 annually.