Senior Research Scientist - Flammability and Fire Dynamics

Job overview

Senior Research Scientist - Flammability and Fire Dynamics in Norwood, MA. This is an onsite, full-time position with compensation not specified. This role focuses on developing new scientific knowledge, technologies, and engineering solutions for material flammability and fire dynamics to prevent or control property loss for insured clients.

What you'll do

• Lead internally funded research projects in flammability, combustion, fire propagation, extinguishment, heat and smoke generation, heat transfer, and related areas
• Conduct experimental and theoretical research to understand fire behavior over a range of scales
• Closely collaborate with fire modeling scientists to develop and validate sub-models related to pyrolysis, heat transfer, and fire dynamics
• Interpret and analyze experimental data and prepare high‑quality technical documentation
• Communicate test methods, results, and engineering recommendations to internal and external stakeholders, including collaborators, clients, and industry partners
• Manage all aspects of project management, including proposals, planning, execution, reporting, and engineering application.

What we're looking for

Education

PhD

Experience

PhD in Mechanical, Chemical Engineering, Fire Protection Engineering, or a closely related field.

Skills & competencies

senior research scientist

flammability

fire dynamics

fm

norwood ma

full-time

research

engineering

combustion

heat transfer

Benefits & perks

• incentive plan, generous health and well-being programs, a 401(k) and pension plan, career development opportunities, tuition reimbursement, flexible work, time off allowances

About the employer

FM is hiring for this role. Industry: Cut and Sew Apparel Manufacturing (except Contractors). Sector: 31.