Research Scientist IV

Job Description

We have an exciting opportunity for Research Scientist IV at UL Research Institutes, based in our Columbia, Maryland, office.

The Research Scientist IV analyzes data, builds software tools, develops preliminary findings, and prepares written reports that supports the research of the Fire Safety Research Institute (FSRI) and the development of the National Emergency Response Information System (NERIS). The Research Scientist IV works closely with other FSRI leaders and researchers to deliver analytics, geospatial outputs, and other information dissemination associated with fire dynamics, fire safety, and emergency response. 

UL Research Institutes:

At UL Research Institutes (ULRI), we expand the boundaries of safety science to create a more secure and sustainable world. For more than a century, we have studied the unintended consequences of innovation, designed solutions to mitigate risk and shared our findings with academia, scientists, manufacturers, and policymakers across industries. We identify critical safety and sustainability issues, asking the tough questions because we believe a safer world begins with knowledge.

Build a safer, more secure, and sustainable future with us. Join us and work with our Fire Safety teams who conduct the research required to produce that knowledge and put into practice.

Fire Safety Research Institute (FSRI)

UL’s Fire Safety Research Institute (FSRI) advances fire safety knowledge to address the world’s unresolved fire safety risks and emerging dangers. As part of UL Research Institutes, we are committed to sharing our fire safety insights with everyone to advance UL’s public safety mission of providing safe living and working environments for people everywhere. Through advanced fire science, rigorous research, extensive outreach, and education in collaboration with our international network of partners, we share with stakeholders the information, tools, and resources that enable them to make better, more fire-safe decisions that ultimately save lives and property. To learn more, visit FSRI.org.

What you’ll learn and achieve:

As the Research Scientist IV, you will play a key role in the rapid growth of UL as you:

• Utilize tools, resources and software programs to further the mission and vision of FSRI in support of the fire service and greater public.

• Identify fundamental knowledge needed to enhance ULRI’s thought leadership and support the strategy of ULRI.

• Apply intense and diverse knowledge of data, information analysis, geospatial outputs and other systems/resources to assist with various research projects and safety initiatives that exercises a high degree of judgment in formulating, evaluating, and correlating complex concepts into outputs that aid in understanding and adoption by the greater fire service and ancillary organizations. 

• Analyze product data and laboratory test results to determine trends and develop solutions.

• Provide key input to technical projects, using information from experience and education to positively impact the fire service. 

• Stay ahead of changing technologies, in the field by reading journals and scientific publications, and attending academic conferences.

• Plan, design, and complete initial and follow-up procedures as needed to test and validate results.

• Work with students and teams.

• Assist with the development of education and informational materials to understand data, research, and other findings.

• Present information and findings in various venues as necessary.

• Perform other duties as directed.

What you’ll experience working at UL Research Institutes: We have pursued our mission of working for a safer, more secure, and sustainable world for nearly 130 years, embedding conscientious stewardship into everything we do.

• People: Our people make us special. You’ll work with a diverse team of experts respected for their independence and transparency and build a network, because our approach is collaborative. We collaborate across disciplines, organizations, and geographies to build the global scientific response that today’s global challenges require.

• Interesting work: Every day is different for us here. We see what’s on the horizon and use our expertise to build the foundations of a safer future. You’ll have the opportunity to push the boundaries of human understanding as part of a team working to advance the public good.

• Grow and achieve: We learn, work, and grow together through targeted development, reward, a