Senior Research Scientist –Flammability and Fire Dynamics

Responsibilities

• Lead internally funded research projects in flammability, combustion, fire propagation, extinguishment, heat and smoke generation, heat transfer, and related areas.
• Conduct experimental and theoretical research to understand fire behavior over a range of scales.
• Closely collaborate with fire modeling scientists to develop and validate sub-models related to pyrolysis, heat transfer, and fire dynamics.
• Interpret and analyze experimental 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 in experimental and analytical methods in thermal fluids, material flammability, heat transfer, and combustion/fire, along with an understanding of associated numerical methods.
• 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.

Pay

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

Schedule

The position is full-time.