Post-Doctoral Researcher - Fire Hazards and Protection

About the role

This position is for a limited term of up to three years, renewable each year.

Responsibilities

• Develop new scientific knowledge, technologies and engineering solutions to problems in fire dynamics and material flammability.
• Contribute to the prevention or control of industrial property loss through experimental and theoretical studies.
• Integrate experimental methods in thermal fluids, combustion/fire with Computational Fluid Dynamic (CFD) model development and validation.
• Work under the guidance of a program manager or other senior research staff member(s) to perform publishable work as part of a strategic research program.

Requirements

• PhD degree in Mechanical, Chemical Engineering, or related technical fields.
• Strong fundamental background in heat transfer, fluid mechanics, combustion, and applied mathematics.
• Extensive experience in experimental methods in thermal fluids, combustion/fire.
• Research experience with Li-ion battery is a plus.
• Basic understanding of numerical methods and modeling.

Qualifications

• Excellent written and verbal communication skills.
• Demonstrated expertise in developing solutions to challenging technical problems.

Skills

• Expertise in heat transfer, fluid mechanics, combustion, and applied mathematics.
• Experience with experimental methods in thermal fluids, combustion/fire.
• Knowledge of numerical methods and modeling.
• Experience with Computational Fluid Dynamic (CFD) model development and validation.
• Experience with Li-ion battery fire hazard analysis.

Benefits

• FM's comprehensive Total Rewards program that includes an incentive plan, generous health and well-being programs, a 401(k) plan, career development opportunities, tuition reimbursement, flexible work, time off allowances and much more.

Pay

The final salary offer will vary based on geographic location, individual education, skills, and experience.

Schedule

The position is full-time.