Senior Research Scientist – Fire Detection and Suppression

Responsibilities

• Lead internally funded research projects to evaluate fire detection and suppression performance.
• Design experiments to support the development, calibration, and validation of physics-based or empirical models.
• Apply available modeling tools and analytical methods for effective problem solving.
• Interpret and analyze experimental and model data and prepare high-quality technical documentation.
• Communicate test methods, results, and engineering recommendations to internal and external stakeholders, including collaborators, clients, and industry partners.
• Manage all aspects of project management, including proposals, planning, execution, reporting, and engineering application.

Qualifications

• PhD in Mechanical, Chemical Engineering, Fire Protection Engineering, or a closely related field.
• Strong fundamental background in combustion, fluid mechanics, heat transfer, and applied mathematics.
• Research experience involving experimental and analytical methods in thermal fluids, heat transfer, and combustion/fire science, as well as a general understanding of associated numerical methods.
• Research experience in the field of fire detection and suppression research, and familiarity with advanced sensor technology, artificial intelligence integration, and machine learning concepts is highly desirable.
• Excellent written and verbal communication skills and a demonstrated ability to develop effective solutions to complex technical challenges.
• Strong interpersonal and teamwork skills, with the ability to productively collaborate in an interdisciplinary research environment.