Lead Battery Safety Scientist I - Energy Storage Research

UL Research Institutes; Rockville (MD); On-site; USD 108,000 - 149,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Bonus compensation

401k matching

Paid time off

Flexible schedule

Job summary

UL Research Institutes in Rockville, MD, seeks a Lead Research Scientist I, Battery Safety, to lead electrochemical safety research across energy storage technologies. The role emphasizes scientific leadership, experimental design, and collaboration with partners to advance safer energy storage systems.

The position offers exposure to cutting-edge battery safety challenges, opportunities to publish, and a path for senior level growth within ULRI’s Electrochemical Safety team.

Qualifications

• PhD required with 6+ years of directly related post-degree experience.
• Excellent communication skills and independent problem-solving ability.
• Demonstrated leadership in electrochemical safety and energy storage research.

Responsibilities

• Lead and conduct energy-storage safety research projects.
• Investigate safety challenges from thermal runaway to materials and system-level risks.
• Collaborate with outside research partners and lead analysis and experimental design.

Skills

Electrochemical engineering

Energy storage

Battery safety

Independent problem-solving

Communication skills

Collaborative teamwork

Education

PhD in related discipline

Tools

Instrument design

Instrument installation

Data analysis

Programming

Job description

UL Research Institutes in Rockville, MD, seeks a Lead Research Scientist I, Battery Safety, to lead electrochemical safety research across energy storage technologies. The role emphasizes scientific leadership, experimental design, and collaboration with partners to advance safer energy storage systems.

The position offers exposure to cutting-edge battery safety challenges, opportunities to publish, and a path for senior level growth within ULRI’s Electrochemical Safety team.