Senior Research Scientist – Fire Detection and Suppression
$121k/y-$173k/y
FM2 days ago
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OnsiteFull-timeSenior
Summary
FM is seeking a Senior Research Scientist – Fire Detection and Suppression to join their team in Norwood, MA. The role involves developing new scientific knowledge, technologies, and engineering solutions for fire detection and suppression.
About the Role
As a Senior Research Scientist, you will lead research projects to evaluate fire detection and suppression performance, design experiments, apply modeling tools, analyze data, and communicate findings to stakeholders. You will also manage project aspects including proposals, planning, execution, and reporting.
About You
Required:
- PhD in Mechanical, Chemical Engineering, Fire Protection Engineering, or a closely related field.
- Strong background in combustion, fluid mechanics, heat transfer, and applied mathematics.
- Research experience in thermal fluids, heat transfer, and combustion/fire science.
Preferred:
- Experience in fire detection and suppression research.
- Familiarity with advanced sensor technology, artificial intelligence integration, and machine learning concepts.
- Excellent written and verbal communication skills.
Benefits
- Comprehensive Total Rewards program including an incentive plan.
- Generous health and well-being programs.
- 401(k) and pension plan.
- Career development opportunities.
- Tuition reimbursement.
- Flexible work and time off allowances.
FM
FM is one of the world's largest commercial property insurers. For nearly two centuries, businesses have trusted us to deliver comprehensive risk assessments, develop robust property insurance plans, and foster engineering-based solutions that help protect them against fire, natural disasters, and more. We provide over one-third of all Fortune 1000 companies with data-backed risk management solutions that allow them to prepare and prosper. Fortune Magazine ranks FM as the United State's 534th most prominent company. With 5,600+ employees around the world, including 1,878 loss prevention engineers, FM is also a great place to build a career. Learn more at https://www.careersatfm.com.
Norwood, MA