? (High Salary) Senior Research Scientist - Material Flammability, Fire Dynamics and Lithium-ion Battery Safety
Company: FM
Location: Norwood
Posted on: July 8, 2025
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Job Description:
FM is a leading property insurer of the world's largest
businesses, providing more than one-third of FORTUNE 1000-size
companies with engineering-based risk management and property
insurance solutions. FM helps clients maintain continuity in their
business operations by drawing upon state-of-the-art
loss-prevention engineering and research; risk management skills
and support services; tailored risk transfer capabilities; and
superior financial strength. To do so, we rely on a dynamic,
culturally diverse group of employees, working in more than 100
countries, in a variety of challenging roles. The purpose of this
position is to develop new scientific knowledge, technologies and
engineering solutions to problems in material flammability, fire
dynamics and Lithium-ion battery safety research, which can be used
for the prevention or control of industrial property loss. The
principal responsibilities are to 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. Key areas
of research include understanding of fire behavior at the medium
and large scales via bench-scale experiments and theoretical models
on material flammability and flame heat transfer. Projects can also
involve advanced flame diagnostic of buoyant turbulent sooty flames
and wall fires. The experimental and theoretical studies will be
closely integrated with Computational Fluid Dynamic (CFD) model
development and validation within the work group. The position is
responsible for all aspects of project management including project
proposals, execution, and reporting. The position requires a PhD in
Mechanical, Chemical Engineering, Fire Protection Engineering, or
related fields with a 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, and an understanding of associated numerical
methods are required. Research experience with advanced laser
diagnostics in flame, experimental measurement in turbulent flame,
heat transfer and failure analysis of battery is desirable. Also
needed are excellent written and verbal communication skills, as
well as demonstrated expertise in developing solutions to
challenging technical problems. The final salary offer will vary
based on geographic location, individual education, skills, and
experience. The position is eligible to participate in FM's
comprehensive Total Rewards program that includes an incentive
plan, generous health and well-being programs, a 401(k) and pension
plan, career development opportunities, tuition reimbursement,
flexible work, time off allowances and much more. FM is an Equal
Opportunity Employer and is committed to attracting, developing,
and retaining a diverse workforce. FMG LI-TA1
Keywords: FM, Chicopee , ? (High Salary) Senior Research Scientist - Material Flammability, Fire Dynamics and Lithium-ion Battery Safety, Engineering , Norwood, Massachusetts
