Lead Energy AI Scientist — Safer Battery Systems

Underwriters Laboratories Inc.; Rockville (MD); On-site; USD 108,000 - 149,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Bonus compensation

401(k) matching

Paid time off

Flexible working arrangements

Job summary

UL Research Institutes in Rockville, MD, is seeking a Lead Research Scientist I to advance energy storage safety through AI, ML, and physics‑based modeling. You will lead projects, develop digital twins, and mentor teams while coordinating with industry partners and academia.

The role requires a PhD with 6+ years of related experience, strong publication record, and ability to build cross‑disciplinary solutions that enhance safety and resilience in energy systems.

Qualifications

• Fundamental knowledge in electrochemical engineering, energy storage, and safety science.
• Demonstrated independent problem solving and analytical thinking.
• Excellent communication and collaboration across teams.

Responsibilities

• Lead and conduct energy‑storage research projects focused on safety and performance.
• Investigate intersections of energy storage and AI to build digital twins and predictive models.
• Design, run, and evaluate battery safety scenarios and experiments.
• Collaborate with external research partners and cross‑functional teams.

Skills

Electrochemical engineering

Energy storage

Safety science

Independent problem solving

AI/ML concepts

Communication skills

Education

PhD in a related discipline

Tools

Instrumentation design

Programming & data analysis

Job description

UL Research Institutes in Rockville, MD, is seeking a Lead Research Scientist I to advance energy storage safety through AI, ML, and physics‑based modeling. You will lead projects, develop digital twins, and mentor teams while coordinating with industry partners and academia.

The role requires a PhD with 6+ years of related experience, strong publication record, and ability to build cross‑disciplinary solutions that enhance safety and resilience in energy systems.