Senior Battery Safety Research Scientist

International Association for Fire Safety Science; Norwood (MA); On-site; USD 90,000 - 130,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Comprehensive benefits package

Job summary

The International Association for Fire Safety Science is seeking a Senior Research Scientist in Norwood, Massachusetts. This role involves advancing scientific understanding and developing technologies to improve battery safety, with responsibilities ranging from leading research projects to communicating results to stakeholders.

The ideal candidate will possess a PhD in relevant engineering fields and demonstrate extensive experience in experimental methods, combustion, and heat transfer. A competitive benefits package is included.

Qualifications

• Extensive experience with experimental and modeling methods in thermal fluids, heat transfer, and combustion/fire science.
• Research experience in heat transfer measurement and battery systems testing is highly desirable.
• Excellent written and verbal communication skills with a focus on technical challenges.

Responsibilities

• Lead research projects focused on battery safety.
• Design experiments to validate models related to thermal and fire hazards.
• Communicate results and engineering recommendations to stakeholders.

Skills

Combustion fundamentals

Fluid mechanics

Heat transfer

Experimental methods

Modeling methods

Technical communication

Interpersonal skills

Education

PhD in Mechanical, Chemical Engineering, Fire Protection Engineering, or related field

Job description

The International Association for Fire Safety Science is seeking a Senior Research Scientist in Norwood, Massachusetts. This role involves advancing scientific understanding and developing technologies to improve battery safety, with responsibilities ranging from leading research projects to communicating results to stakeholders.

The ideal candidate will possess a PhD in relevant engineering fields and demonstrate extensive experience in experimental methods, combustion, and heat transfer. A competitive benefits package is included.