Post-doctoral Researcher, National Emergency Response Information System (NERIS)

Job Description

We have an exciting opportunity for a Post-doctoral Researcher, National Emergency Response Information System (NERIS) at UL Research Institutes.

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.

The National Emergency Response Information System (NERIS) will revolutionize the way the United States Fire Administration collects and analyzes emergency response data. At FSRI, we are leading the development of this state-of-the-art system that will enable federal and local agencies to make near real-time decisions based on the data infrastructure, engineering principles, and computer algorithms employed and developed by the NERIS team.

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At UL Research Institutes, we wake up every day with a common purpose: to make the world a safer, more secure and sustainable place. Science is in our DNA; we are endlessly curious and passionate about seeking and speaking the truth. We take delight in knowing that our work makes a meaningful contribution to society, and we are proud that our culture is centered on integrity, collaboration, inclusion and excellence. UL stands at the forefront of technological advancement, and we are continually challenged to find new ways to foster innovation and positive change. Satisfying? Yes. Exciting? Absolutely!

This is a two-year term position.

The Post-doctoral Researcher performs independent research in preparation for a career as a scientific professional, contributing to NERIS and advancing fire safety research. The Post-doctoral Researcher will work closely with other researchers and colleagues to advance research excellence.

What you'll learn and achieve:

As the Post-doctoral Researcher, you will play a key role in the rapid growth of UL as you:

• Conduct primary research in public safety addressing concerns related to advancements in development of statistical models, decision analysis, and operations research. Topic areas include incident data from emergency responses, fire and EMS entity data, community health data, risk data, and loss data. Data sets may include, but are not limited to, time-series, geospatial, stochastic, and/or discrete in nature.

• Apply knowledge ofscientific principles to the specific research tasks.

• Exercise a high degree of judgment in formulating, evaluating, and correlating broad research concepts, guiding the analysis of unique problems, and developing new and improved techniques and methods.

• Assume primary responsibility for development of independent research.

• Assist with data collection, evaluations, and support researchers on projects; analyze results.

• Plan, design, and complete initial and follow up procedures as needed to test and validate results.

• Perform research to a high standard and in accordance with all institutional and federal regulations.

• Collaborate with ULRI colleagues and universities.

• Contribute to and participate in webinars, conference presentations, writing papers for journal publications, facilitate training programs.

• Perform other duties as assigned.

What you'll experience working at UL Research Institutes:

For the organizations across the UL enterprise, corporate and social responsibility isn't new. We have pursued our mission of working for a safer, more secure, and sustainable world for nearly 130 years, embedding conscientious stewardship into everything we do.

• People: Our people make us special. You'll work with a diverse team of experts respected for their independence and transparency and build a network, because our approach is collaborative. We collaborate across disciplines, organizations, and geographies to build the global scientific response that today's global challenges require.

• Interesting work: Every day is different for us here. We see what's on the horizon and use our expertise to build the foundations of a safer future. You'll have the opportunity to push the boundaries of human understanding as part of a team working to advance the public good.

• Grow and achieve: We learn, work, and grow together through targeted development, reward, and recognition programs. You'll also have access to our very own UL University that offers extensive training programs for employees at all stages, including a technical training track for applicable roles.

• Values. Four core values guide our work: collaboration, respect, integrity, and beneficence. By living our values, we inspire the trust essential to fulfilling our mission and foster the partnerships that enable us to pursue a beneficent future in which we all can thrive.

• Total Rewards: All employees at UL Research Institutes and UL Standards & Engagement are eligible for bonus compensation. We offer comprehensive medical, dental, vision, and life insurance plans and a generous 401k matching structure of up to 5% of eligible pay. Moreover, we invest an additional 4% into your retirement saving fund after your first year of continuous employment. Depending on your role, you may be able to discuss flexible working arrangements with your manager. We also provide employees with paid time off, including vacation, holiday, sick, and volunteer days.

What makes you a great fit:

While no one candidate will embody every quality, the successful candidate will bring many of the following professional competencies and personal attributes:

• Proven ability to perform independent research and support publication.

• Demonstrated general knowledge of scientific and/or engineering disciplines.

• Ability to support model development data related research.

• Demonstrated ability to maintain academic and applied knowledge and skills.

• Demonstrated knowledge of programing languages for data analysis and report development.

• Ability to collaborate with peers and work directly with other team members and external collaborators to complete a project from start to finish.

• Excellent report, publication, presentation and general communication skills required.

• Proficiency in Microsoft Office Suite products, specifically PowerPoint, Word and Excel.

Professional education and experience requirements for the role include:

• Ph.D. in Mechanical Engineer (or related), Political Science, Computer Science, or Public Health, conferred within three years of application or completion of Ph.D. requirements by commencement of appointment.

• Experience working with python, RESTful APIs, PostgreSQL, and related visualization tools.

• Experience working in public safety is preferred.

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About UL Research Institutes

UL Research Institutes is a nonprofit organization dedicated to advancing safety science research through the discovery and application of scientific knowledge. We conduct rigorous independent research and analyze safety data, convene experts worldwide to address risks, share knowledge through safety education and public outreach initiatives, and develop standards to guide safe commercialization of evolving technologies. We foster communities of safety, from grassroots initiatives for neighborhoods to summits of world leaders. Our organization employs collaborative and scientific approaches with partners and stakeholders to drive innovation and progress toward improving safety, security, and sustainability, ultimately enhancing societal well-being.

Our wholly owned subsidiary, UL Solutions, advances our shared public safety mission. We fund our work through grants, the licensing of standards documents and the business activities of UL Solutions, which conducts testing, verification and certification, and provides training and advisory services, along with data-driven reporting and decision-making tools for customers around the world.

To learn more, visit our websites UL.org and ULSE.org.