Lead Research Scientist – Battery Safety & Materials
Underwriters Laboratories Inc.
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Job summary
UL Research Institutes in Maryland is seeking a Lead Research Scientist I, New Materials, to drive electrochemical safety and energy-storage research addressing thermal runaway, battery materials, and system-level risks. You will lead experimental design, collaborate across disciplines, and contribute to safer energy storage technologies through science.
The role emphasizes scientific leadership, publication-ready work, and engagement with the broader battery innovation ecosystem, including
Qualifications
- PhD in a related discipline with 6+ years directly related post-degree experience.
- Exceptional candidates may be considered for a different level based on experience and impact.
- Strong independent problem-solving and safety science knowledge.
Responsibilities
- Lead energy-storage safety research projects focusing on thermal runaway and battery materials.
- Plan, design, and execute battery safety experiments and testing protocols.
- Collaborate with outside research partners and contribute to publications.
- Lead analysis, experimental design, and technical execution across the battery safety program.
- Support overarching safety science research initiatives and cross-functional efforts.
Skills
Education
Job description
UL Research Institutes in Maryland is seeking a Lead Research Scientist I, New Materials, to drive electrochemical safety and energy-storage research addressing thermal runaway, battery materials, and system-level risks. You will lead experimental design, collaborate across disciplines, and contribute to safer energy storage technologies through science.
The role emphasizes scientific leadership, publication-ready work, and engagement with the broader battery innovation ecosystem, including
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