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Institute for Business and Home Safety

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Position Summary The Research Project Scientist/Engineer is an early-career position responsible for supporting IBHS research into how wildfire exposures affect homes, businesses, and communities.

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Project Scientist

Long Beach, CA · On-site

$75K - $95K/yr

Our research focuses on understanding plant-derived bioactive compounds and proteins and their ... The Project Scientist will lead and support experimental studies, develop and optimize research ...

TPIRC

Project Scientist

Long Beach, CA · On-site

$75K - $95K/yr

Our research focuses on understanding plant-derived bioactive compounds and proteins and their ... The Project Scientist will lead and support experimental studies, develop and optimize research ...

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As of Sep 9, 2026, the average yearly pay for research project scientist in the United States is $130,117.00, according to ZipRecruiter salary data. Most workers in this role earn between $107,500.00 and $173,000.00 per year, depending on experience, location, and employer.

What is the difference between Research Project Scientist vs Research Associate?

AspectResearch Project ScientistResearch Associate
Required CredentialsMaster's or PhD in relevant field, research experienceBachelor's or Master's, research experience often preferred
Work EnvironmentLaboratories, research institutions, academic settingsLaboratories, academic or industry research teams
Employer & Industry UsageUniversities, government agencies, biotech companiesUniversities, research institutes, industry labs
Common Search & ComparisonYesNo

The Research Project Scientist typically holds advanced degrees and leads or manages research projects in academic or industry settings. In contrast, a Research Associate often has a bachelor's or master's degree and supports research activities. Both roles work in similar environments but differ in responsibilities and experience levels.

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Research Project Scientist/Engineer

Richburg, SC • On-site

Insurance Institute for Business & Home Safety
Non-Profits • 51 - 200 employees
Learn more about Insurance Institute for Business & Home Safetyexternal

Full-time

Medical, Dental, Vision, Life, Retirement, PTO

Re-posted 19 days ago

Job description

Position Summary
The Research Project Scientist/Engineer is an early-career position responsible for supporting IBHS research into how wildfire exposures affect homes, businesses, and communities. Working with IBHS researchers and Research Center teams, this position helps plan and conduct laboratory and field research focused on structure ignition, fire spread, building materials, and practical wildfire mitigation strategies.
Primary Responsibilities
  • Support the planning and execution of laboratory, full-scale, and field research projects.
  • Conduct experiments involving wildfire exposures such as wind-blown embers, radiant heat, and direct flame contact.
  • Assist with developing research scopes, test plans, experimental procedures, schedules, and technical documentation.
  • Coordinate with laboratory, instrumentation, construction, and safety teams to prepare and conduct testing.
  • Collect, organize, analyze, and quality-check experimental and field data.
  • Use programming, statistical, or data-visualization tools to analyze research findings.
  • Participate in field studies and post-wildfire investigations.
  • Prepare technical reports, presentations, figures, and research summaries.
  • Support the translation of research findings into practical wildfire-resilience guidance.
  • Follow all research, laboratory, and safety requirements.

Requirements
  • Master's degree in fire protection engineering, mechanical engineering, civil engineering, structural engineering, materials science, forestry, atmospheric science, or a closely related field required.
  • Graduate research and/or 1-2 years of hands-on experimental research required.
  • Proficiency with at least one analytical tool, such as Python, MATLAB, R, LabVIEW, GIS, or C++, required.
  • Eligible to work in the United States required.
  • Graduate research involving wildfire, fire science, building performance, experimental testing, heat transfer, combustion, or data analysis preferred.
  • Experience with instrumentation and sensor-based testing is a plus.
  • Experience with experimental design, statistical analysis, data visualization, and QA/QC of research data is a plus.

Benefits
  • Health Care Plan (Medical, Dental & Vision)
  • Retirement Plan (401k, IRA)
  • Life Insurance (Basic, Voluntary & AD&D)
  • Paid Time Off (Vacation, Sick & Public Holidays)
  • Family Leave (Maternity, Paternity)
  • Short Term & Long Term Disability
  • Training & Development

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