FM · 2 days ago
Senior Research Scientist - Material Flammability, Fire Dynamics and Lithium-ion Battery Safety
Norwood, MA
Full-time
Onsite
Senior Level
$117K/yr - $169K/yrFM is a leading mutual insurance company dedicated to property risk management and resilience. The role involves developing scientific knowledge and technologies for material flammability, fire dynamics, and Lithium-ion battery safety to prevent industrial property loss.
FinanceFinancial ServicesInsuranceRisk Management
Hiring Manager
Tiara Adducie
Responsibilities
Carry out research projects in the areas of flammability, fire spread, and heat transfer in fires from solid combustible as well as Lithium-ion batteries
Understanding of fire behavior at the medium and large scales via bench-scale experiments and theoretical models on material flammability and flame heat transfer
Involve advanced flame diagnostic of buoyant turbulent sooty flames and wall fires
Integrate experimental and theoretical studies with Computational Fluid Dynamic (CFD) model development and validation within the work group
Manage all aspects of project management including project proposals, execution, and reporting
Qualification
Required
PhD in Mechanical, Chemical Engineering, Fire Protection Engineering, or related fields
Strong fundamental background in combustion, fluid mechanics, heat transfer, material science and applied mathematics
Extensive experience in experimental methods in thermal fluids, material flammability, heat transfer, combustion/fire
Understanding of associated numerical methods
Excellent written and verbal communication skills
Demonstrated expertise in developing solutions to challenging technical problems
Preferred
Research experience with advanced laser diagnostics in flame
Experimental measurement in turbulent flame
Heat transfer and failure analysis of battery
Benefits
Incentive plan
Generous health and well-being programs
401(k)
Pension plan
Career development opportunities
Tuition reimbursement
Flexible work
Time off allowances
Company
For nearly 200 years, FM has empowered businesses worldwide to manage risk, prevent loss, and build resilience.
Founded in 1835
5001-10000 employees
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Funding
Current Stage
Late StageTotal Funding
$8.04M2010-05-05Series Unknown· $8.04M
Leadership Team
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Mike Lebovitz
Retired
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