Research Scientist III - Fire Safety Research Inst

at Underwriters Laboratories Inc. in Northbrook, Illinois, United States Job Description Job Description We have an exciting remote opportunity for a Research Scientist III at UL Research Institutes. The Research Scientist III analyzes spatial and statistical data, implements test and validation protocols, and contributes to written reports that support the research of the Fire Safety Research Institute (FSRI) and fire risk and resilience science. The Research Scientist III works closely with other FSRI leaders and researchers in contributing to applied mathematical models, visualizing spatial analytic outputs and products, and other information dissemination associated with fire risk, fire protection, mitigation, safety, and emergency response.

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This role is not eligible for visa sponsorship. Applicants must have existing work authorization that allows them to work for any employer in the United States.

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 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 III, you will play a key role in the rapid growth of UL as you: Utilizes data science tools, resources, and software programs to further the mission and vision of ULRI in support of the fire service and greater public. Supports fundamental knowledge needed to enhance ULRI's thought leadership and support the strategy of ULRI. Applies knowledge of and experience with spatial and temporal large-scale data, risk analysis methods, development of visualization outputs and other systems/resources to assist with various research projects and safety initiatives. Works with data sets related to historical events, natural landscape features, fire service capacity, temporal weather conditions, and population demographics, often using spatial statistical methods and tools. Supports the processing and visualization of mathematical and statistical models that analyze and predict current and future fire risk, including hazard frequency, intensity, temporal factors, socio-economic factors, and spatial extent. Works in collaboration with the software development team, informing and testing risk quantification methods and models at a national scale with resulting high performance. Provides input into technical projects, using information from experience and education to positively impact the fire service. Stays informed of evolving technologies and emerging data science and sources, in the field by reading journals and scientific publications, and attending academic conferences. Supports the planning, design, and implementation of procedures as needed to test and validate results. Works with partner organizations, students, and teams. Supports presentation of data science products and findings in various venues, as necessary. Perform other duties as directed. What you'll experience working at

UL Research Institutes:

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