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Huzzle

Podcast Producer / Videographer

Job Summary We are on a mission to build the best business podcast in the world. With over 2 ... Move beyond the lens to help land guests, conduct research, pressure-test questions, and shape the ...

Modo Energy

Chief Analyst, USA

New York, NY

$200K - $300K/yr

Broadcast, podcast, or on-camera experience * Python or SQL literacy: enough to work credibly alongside our analysts * Experience at a market research house, IPP, optimizer, developer, or trading ...

Nourish

Research Associate

Chicago, IL · On-site +1

Nourish Blog, Bloomberg, Fierce Healthcare, Digital Native, The Pulse Podcast. Our clinical ... About the Role As our first Research Associate, you will play a foundational role in building the ...

Nourish

Research Associate

Boston, MA · On-site +1

Nourish Blog, Bloomberg, Fierce Healthcare, Digital Native, The Pulse Podcast. Our clinical ... About the Role As our first Research Associate, you will play a foundational role in building the ...

Nourish

Research Associate

San Francisco, CA · On-site +1

Nourish Blog, Bloomberg, Fierce Healthcare, Digital Native, The Pulse Podcast. Our clinical ... About the Role As our first Research Associate, you will play a foundational role in building the ...

Nourish

Research Associate

Seattle, WA · On-site +1

Nourish Blog, Bloomberg, Fierce Healthcare, Digital Native, The Pulse Podcast. Our clinical ... About the Role As our first Research Associate, you will play a foundational role in building the ...

Nourish

Research Associate

Denver, CO · On-site +1

Nourish Blog, Bloomberg, Fierce Healthcare, Digital Native, The Pulse Podcast. Our clinical ... About the Role As our first Research Associate, you will play a foundational role in building the ...

Nourish

Research Associate

New York, NY · On-site +1

Nourish Blog, Bloomberg, Fierce Healthcare, Digital Native, The Pulse Podcast. Our clinical ... About the Role As our first Research Associate, you will play a foundational role in building the ...

Nourish

Research Associate

New York, NY · On-site +1

Nourish Blog, Bloomberg, Fierce Healthcare, Digital Native, The Pulse Podcast. Our clinical ... About the Role As our first Research Associate, you will play a foundational role in building the ...

Nourish

Research Associate

San Diego, CA · On-site +1

Nourish Blog, Bloomberg, Fierce Healthcare, Digital Native, The Pulse Podcast. Our clinical ... About the Role As our first Research Associate, you will play a foundational role in building the ...

Nourish

Research Associate

New York, NY · On-site +1

Nourish Blog, Bloomberg, Fierce Healthcare, Digital Native, The Pulse Podcast. Our clinical ... About the Role As our first Research Associate, you will play a foundational role in building the ...

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As of Aug 18, 2026, the average hourly pay for podcast research in the United States is $26.08, according to ZipRecruiter salary data. Most workers in this role earn between $15.62 and $28.85 per hour, depending on experience, location, and employer.

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A Podcast Research job involves gathering, verifying, and organizing information to support podcast content. Researchers identify relevant topics, find credible sources, fact-check information, and sometimes assist with guest outreach. Their work ensures accuracy, depth, and engaging storytelling in podcast episodes. Depending on the role, they may also analyze trends, audience preferences, and competitor content to enhance the show's impact.

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A typical day for someone in podcast research involves identifying and verifying sources, compiling background information on episode topics or guests, creating research briefs, and collaborating closely with producers and hosts. You may attend planning meetings, suggest new story angles, or provide fact-checking support to ensure content accuracy. Depending on the production, you might also contribute to scriptwriting or recommend potential interviewees. This role often requires balancing multiple projects, adapting to changing episode needs, and staying current with industry trends and news.

What skills and qualifications are needed for podcast research?

To thrive in podcast research, you need strong analytical skills, attention to detail, and the ability to effectively source, verify, and organize information relevant to podcast episodes, often supported by a degree in communications, journalism, or a related field. Familiarity with research databases, audio editing software, fact-checking tools, and project management systems is commonly expected. Excellent written and verbal communication, creativity, and the ability to work independently and collaboratively are valuable soft skills. These abilities are crucial for ensuring reliable, engaging content that supports the creative direction and credibility of podcast productions.

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Research Scientist III - Electrochemical Safety Research Institute

UL Research Institutes

Houston, TX • On-site

Full-time

Medical, Dental, Vision, Life, Retirement, PTO

Re-posted 25 days ago

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Job Description
We have an exciting opportunity for a Research Scientist III at UL Research Institutes Electrochemical Safety Research Institute (ESRI), based in our Houston, TX facilities. The Research Scientist III conducts literature reviews, designs and performs experiments, gathers data, develops preliminary findings, and prepares written reports and presentations that support the research and development activities of ESRI. The Research Scientist III works closely with ESRI leaders and researchers, as well as external project collaborators, to carry out tests and analyses associated with supercapacitor, battery, and other energy storage systems pertaining to novel materials and safety science to ensure all processes are accurate and technically sound.
UL Research Institutes:
At UL Research Institutes (ULRI), we expand the boundaries of safety science to create a more secure and sustainable world. For more than a century, we have studied the unintended consequences of innovation, designed solutions to mitigate risk and shared our findings with academia, scientists, manufacturers, and policymakers across industries. We identify critical safety and sustainability issues, asking the tough questions because we believe a safer world begins with knowledge.
Build a safer, more secure, and sustainable future with us. Join us and work with our Electrochemical Safety team who conduct the research required to produce that knowledge and put into practice.
Electrochemical Safety Research Institute:
The Electrochemical Safety Research Institute (ESRI) investigates the safety and performance limits of energy technologies. Through our discovery-driven research, we innovate, test, model, and lay the foundation for electrochemical energy storage that is both safe and reliable. Our scientific research helps everyone in the energy storage and battery value chain - from cell and battery manufacturers, suppliers, and original equipment manufacturers to recyclers, shippers, and consumers - understand and thereby help minimize the various safety risks associated with batteries in various applications, including electric vehicles and renewable energy storage systems.
Collaborating with a wide variety of partners to help meet the world's energy safety needs, we disseminate information by convening a diverse group of stakeholders at events such as global battery summits and webinars to find data-driven solutions to new and emerging energy storage risks.
What you'll learn and achieve:
As the Research Scientist III, you will play a key role in the rapid growth of UL as you:
  • Identifies and actively pursues the understanding of fundamental knowledge required to enhance ULRI's thought leadership and support the strategy of ULRI.
  • Uses design of experiment (DOE): plans, executes, and completes initial and follow-up procedures, as required, to test and validate results.
  • Applies intensive and diverse knowledge of engineering technology and systems engineering concepts to the specific research tasks. Exercises a high degree of judgment in formulating, evaluating, and correlating broad engineering research concepts and guiding the analysis of unique problems and developing new and improved techniques and methods. Analyzes data and laboratory test results to determine trends, form data-driven conclusions, and develop solutions.
  • Handles and works with various materials (inorganic, organic, polymers, composites, solvents, etc.) for synthesis and (dis)assembly for characterization with independent operation of instrumentation setup and data collection and provides insights through data analyses.
  • Internal and external dissemination of results in Microsoft Office formats and peer-reviewed journal publications; presentations at conferences, speaking engagements (podcast, webinars, teaching, panels, etc.), and other events representation.
  • Is a point of contact on research projects, engages, collaborates, cross-trains, and guides partners and team members on related knowledge transfer based upon individual subject matter expertise.
  • Stays abreast of the latest literature in the field by reading journals, scientific publications, industry news, safety events, and attending academic conferences.
  • Assists with grant and proposal writing for funding or large-scale instrument facility use.
  • Perform other duties as directed.

What you'll experience working at UL Research Institutes: 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.
  • 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 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:
  • Demonstrated hands on supercapacitor and battery (lithium-ion technology and beyond) research laboratory capabilities (including glovebox and dryroom technical operations) and knowledge (energy storage and conversion technologies, materials, and processes).
  • Materials synthesis (solgel, solvent, powder processing, ball-milling, CVD, etc.), characterization (PXRD, FTIR, GC-MS, ARC, SEM-EDX, TGA-DSC, rheology, moisture analysis, optical imaging etc.), and analysis experience.
  • Profile matching and Rietveld refinement expertise, as well as familiarity with large-scale instrument beamtime (synchrotron x-rays, neutron) are a plus.
  • Electrochemical expertise: electrode (mix, coat, calender, and slit/punch) and cell fabrication (Swagelok, coin, and pouch cell formats for two- and three-electrode setups), testing protocols (cycling, rate, conductivity, EIS / DCIR, CV, etc.) on different cyclers (Arbin, Gamry, Biologic, Neware, etc.), and advanced data analysis skills; cell teardown (DPA) knowhow is a plus.
  • Related modeling experience and programming knowledge (VBA, python, etc.) are a plus.
  • Ability to maintain science- and engineering-based academic and applied knowledge and skills.
  • Excellent communication, management, and organizational skills.
  • Ability to be a self-motivated, independent researcher but actively collaborates with peers to complete a project from start to finish by efficiently meeting deliverables, timeline, and budget.
  • Strong technical report writing skills and the ability to serve as lead author on reports and papers.

Professional education and experience requirements for the role include:
  • Ph.D. in Chemistry, Materials Science or Engineering, Chemical Engineering, Mechanical Engineering, or related field; plus 2 years of related experience post-degree or
  • Master's degree in Chemistry, Materials Science or Engineering, Chemical Engineering, Mechanical Engineering, or related field; plus 4 years of directly related experience post-degree or
  • Bachelor's degree in Chemistry, Materials Science or Engineering, Chemical Engineering, Mechanical Engineering or related field plus 8 years of directly related experience post-degree.

About UL Research Institutes and UL Standards & Engagement
UL Research Institutes and UL Standards & Engagement are nonprofit organizations 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.
To learn more, visit our websites UL.org and ULSE.org.
Salary Range:
$89,602.01-$123,202.76
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