Lead Battery Safety Scientist – New Materials

ULRI; Rockville (MD); Sur place; USD 108 000 - 149 000; Plein temps

Avantages offerts par ce poste

Health insurance

Dental insurance

Vision insurance

Life insurance

401k matching up to 5%

Additional retirement contribution (4%

Résumé du poste

UL Research Institutes in Maryland seeks a Lead Research Scientist I to drive electrochemical energy storage safety research. You will lead experiments, design protocols, and collaborate across internal and external partners to advance safer battery technologies.

The role emphasizes independent problem solving, leadership in ESRI programs, and contributing to strategic research initiatives within ULRI's battery safety ecosystem.

Qualifications

• PhD in a related discipline and 6+ years of directly related post-degree experience.
• Exceptional candidates may be considered for appointment at a different level based on experience, expertise, and impact.
• Strong ability to independently solve problems and lead research activities.

Responsabilités

• Lead and execute energy storage safety research projects focused on advancing ESRI's mission.
• Investigate scientific challenges related to thermal runaway, high-temperature LFP cells, and advanced electrolytes.
• Design, execute, and analyze battery safety experiments and testing protocols.
• Collaborate with outside research partners and participate in relevant associations and organizations.
• Mentor junior researchers and contribute to research strategy and dissemination.

Connaissances

Electrochemical engineering

Energy storage

Safety science

Independent problem solving

Formation

PhD in a related discipline

Description du poste

UL Research Institutes in Maryland seeks a Lead Research Scientist I to drive electrochemical energy storage safety research. You will lead experiments, design protocols, and collaborate across internal and external partners to advance safer battery technologies.

The role emphasizes independent problem solving, leadership in ESRI programs, and contributing to strategic research initiatives within ULRI's battery safety ecosystem.