Senior Building Scientist

A research center devoted to creating more energy efficient products for builders, particularly more energy efficient panels, is seeking a Senior Building Scientist.

Responsibilities: 

• Assess the real-world viability of building envelope systems and components
• Support customer service in technical issues related to energy, heat and moisture performance of buildings and building enclosures
• Lead heat, air, and mass transfer related research projects including modeling, material properties characterization, and in-situ system field testing.
• Lead in the design experiments to obtain desired results; analyze and report findings.
• Identify promising opportunities to apply novel materials to building systems
• Analyze the energy performance, cost, and durability impact of applying advanced materials to building envelope systems and components
• Promote multi-disciplinary R&D teams with collaborators to expand the technology portfolio.
• Publish original research in peer reviewed journals and other professional technical publications.
• Actively participate in technical societies such as ASTM and ASHRAE.
• Develop or maintain strong relationships through active participation in building industry organizations and events.
• Encourage and mentor staff members to expand and diversify technology foundations.

Qualifications:

• Thorough understanding of the heat, air, and moisture transport properties of materials used in building envelope systems and components
• Proficient at moisture material property evaluation.
• Expert at modeling of heat and moisture transport.
• Familiarity with numerical calculation and statistical data analysis techniques.
• Experience integrating numerical analysis with experimental studies to validate analysis.
• Familiarity with the U.S. building codes and building construction processes.
• Deep understanding of the real-world performance and cost impact of materials commonly used in buildings
• Advanced degree in architectural, civil, mechanical, or materials science engineering
• Excellent communication skills, both oral and written to make presentations to customers and peers and for preparing reports, proposals, and publications/journal articles.
• Strong interpersonal skills to support team building, partnering, and leadership.