Research Scientist Domain Lead - Advanced Materials

Vertiv

Columbus, OH

Full Time

Posted September 28, 2026

$123k - $175k· Est.

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Job Description

This is a senior individual contributor role—a domain expert position that does not carry direct people management responsibilities.

Key Responsibilities

This is a senior individual contributor role—a domain expert position that does not carry direct people management responsibilities. As the Research Scientist Domain Lead for Advanced Materials, you will serve as Vertiv's principal technical expert on materials innovation research, provide strategic guidance on materials technology initiatives, and coordinate research efforts across internal teams and external partners. You will contribute original research, help prioritize materials projects within Vertiv's Horizon 3 portfolio, and ensure research activities align with both near-term product needs and long-term strategic positioning in thermal, power, and structural materials for critical infrastructure.
Reports to: Emerging Technology & Research Leader Location: Columbus, OH

Requirements

Demonstrated expertise in at least two of the following areas:
Thermal interface materials (TIMs)
Wide-bandgap semiconductor substrates and interfaces
High thermal conductivity composites
Thermal conduction adhesives and bonding materials
Advanced dielectric and insulation materials
Liquid cooling fluids and additives
Superconducting materials
Structural and lightweight materials
Ph.D. in Materials Science, Materials Engineering, Chemistry, Physics, or related discipline.
Master's degree in a relevant discipline may be considered with exceptional research and development experience in advanced materials (8+ years).
5+ years of professional experience in materials science or advanced materials research, development, or applied engineering.
Design and execution of experimental materials characterization and testing programs.
Experience leading or co-leading research projects (no direct management required) across multiple technical disciplines and university or government research partnerships.
Track record of translating research into commercial products, prototypes, or technical specifications.
Deep, current knowledge of materials science, materials characterization, and emerging materials technologies.
Ability to design, conduct, and interpret complex materials testing and validation experiments.
Strong technical judgment in evaluating research feasibility and risk.
Excellent written and verbal communication; skilled presenter at conferences and executive forums.
Comfortable translating between technical and commercial language.
Ability to build credibility and trust with internal teams, leadership, and external research partners.
Track record of identifying and developing novel research directions in materials science.
Demonstrated ability to synthesize solutions from interdisciplinary research and collaboration.
Travel: 10–15% for research collaboration meetings, university partnerships, customer technical engagements, and technical conferences.
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