Lead Battery Safety Research Scientist

Posted 11 days ago

underwriters laboratoriesDerwood (MD)

Materials Scientists Research and Development in the Physical, Engineering, and Life Sciences (except Nanotechnology and Biotechnology)

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About the role

UL Research Institutes in Rockville, MD, seeks a Lead Research Scientist I for Battery Safety to lead electrochemical safety research and drive innovative approaches across energy storage systems. The role advances safety through science, collaboration with partners, and contribution to high-impact publications. The candidate will oversee experiments, mentor researchers, and shape research strategy within the Electrochemical Safety Research Institute, contributing to ULRI’s mission of safer

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