Senior Research Scientist Explosion Protection
Senior Research Scientist Explosion Protection
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Overview
FM is a leading property insurer of the worlds largest businesses providing more than onethird of FORTUNE 1000size companies with engineeringbased risk management and property insurance solutions. FM helps clients maintain continuity in their business operations by drawing upon stateoftheart lossprevention 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.
Responsibilities
The purpose of this position is to develop new scientific knowledge engineering technologies and innovative solutions to problems in explosion and blast protection which can be used and applied by FM Global for mitigating industrial property loss. The primary responsibility of the position in FM Global is to plan conduct and communicate results of research projects in support of the critical business needs of FM Global.
The principal responsibilities are to carry out internally funded research projects in the areas of explosion and blast. Key areas of research include understanding of gas and dust explosion mechanisms through laboratory and largescale experiments as well as engineering and numerical modeling and developing costeffective protection solutions for explosion and blast hazards. The experimental theoretical and numerical studies will be closely integrated with testing at various scales and the research work will be conducted by collaborating within the working team and internal and external stakeholders. Additional components consist of performing focused studies and conveying their results in a form suitable for use by FM Global engineers. Longrange studies of fundamental nature will be balanced with applied research focused on critical business needs.
The position is responsible for all aspects of project management including project proposal data analysis budgeting and documentation. In addition the position is responsible for communicating and transferring research results for practical use within FM Global and as appropriate to outside organizations including the scientific/engineering communities and standard organizations. The position also acts as a consultant to FM Global business units as well as to insured clients.
Qualifications
- The position requires a Ph.D. in Mechanical Chemical Aerospace Engineering or related fields with a strong fundamental background in combustion fluid mechanics heat transfer and applied mathematics.
- Extensive experience in experimental methods in thermal fluids and combustion and an understanding of associated numerical methods are required.
- Excellent written and verbal communication skills as well as demonstrated expertise in developing solutions to challenging technical problems and a fundamental understanding of the physics relevant to explosion phenomena are required.
- Title and salary are commensurate with qualifications and experience.
The final salary offer will vary based on geographic location individual education skills and experience. The position is eligible to participate in FM Globals comprehensive Total Rewards program that includes an incentive plan generous health and wellbeing programs a 401(k) and pension plan career development opportunities tuition reimbursement flexible work time off allowances and much more.
FM Global is an Equal Opportunity Employer and is committed to attracting developing and retaining a diverse workforce.
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Senior IC
Employment Type
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