Research Amplification Specialist

Job Description

We have an exciting opportunity for a Research Amplification Specialist at UL Research Institutes, based in our Houston, Texas, office.

The Research Amplification Specialist is part of the marketing and communications team and will collaborate with researchers and subject matter experts to distill complex research findings into accessible, engaging, and audience-appropriate content. The Research Amplification Specialist will develop, and support amplification plans to drive reach, engagement, and application of our research-driven insights through high-quality content, stakeholder engagement, and partnerships.

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 teams 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 Amplification Specialist you will play a key role in the rapid growth of UL as you:

• Collaborate with researchers and subject matter experts to distill complex research findings into accessible, engaging, and audience-appropriate content. Create high-quality content for multiple channels, including social media, web, in-person and virtual events, and distribution via partner organizations.

• Identify potential partners, including other nonprofits, government agencies, and academic institutions, to amplify the reach and impact of research. Collaborate with external organizations to co-promote research initiatives and findings.

• Develop content for campaigns to promote research findings and ensure search engine optimization (SEO).

• Manage tools such as Salesforce and LinkedIn Sales Navigator. Develop and manage email marketing campaigns to reach stakeholders. Segment email lists and track engagement and performance metrics.

• Support the team as needed in planning, promoting, and executing in-person and virtual events, ensuring they reach a wide and relevant audience.

• Collect and analyze data on the reach and impact of research distribution efforts. Regularly report on key performance indicators and adjust strategies as needed.

• Familiarity with market research and competitive analysis to identify industry trends and partnership opportunities.

• Perform other duties as assigned.

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:

• Excellent written and verbal communication skills.

• Strong networking and relationship-building skills. Professional experience in partnership or membership management and/or stakeholder engagement is a differentiator.

• Understanding of the nonprofit and/or research sectors is helpful. Knowledge of our specific field of research (electrochemistry, renewable energy technologies, batteries) would be an additional differentiator.

• Creativity, adaptability, and tenacity.

• Strong organizational and project management abilities.

• Proficiency in digital marketing tools, including social media platforms and email marketing software.

• Proficiency in data analytics and monitoring tools for tracking impact.

• A working knowledge of design tools such as Canva, and the ability to work with graphic designers to execute high-quality visual components for marketing content.

• The ability to work effectively with a remote team, while working on-site occasionally as needs require. The ability to travel to meetings and events as required.

• Desire to work for a mission-driven safety science organization.

Professional education and experience requirements for the role include:

• Bachelor's degree in marketing, public relations, communications, or a related field.

• Minimum 4 years of experience in marketing, public relations, communications, or a related field.

• Experience in a research, nonprofit, academic, or governmental environment preferred.

• Experience in partnership or membership management and/or stakeholder engagement preferred.

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.

Our affiliate, UL Solutions, stands alongside us in working for a safer and more sustainable world. UL Solutions 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.

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