Research Summer 2026 Intern - Fire Safety Research Institute

UL Research Institutes • Columbia, MD

12h • Onsite

About The Position

We have an exciting opportunity for a Research Summer 2026 Intern at UL Research Institutes, based in our Columbia, MD office. This 3-month internship provides a unique opportunity to gain hands-on experience in fire safety research, contribute to meaningful projects, and develop valuable skills in experimental work and data analysis. UL Research Institutes (ULRI) expands 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. Join us and work with our Fire Safety teams who conduct the research required to produce that knowledge and put into practice. UL’s Fire Safety Research Institute (FSRI) advances fire safety knowledge to address the world’s unresolved fire safety risks and emerging dangers. As part of UL Research Institutes, we are committed to sharing our fire safety insights with everyone to advance UL’s public safety mission of providing safe living and working environments for people everywhere. Through advanced fire science, rigorous research, extensive outreach, and education in collaboration with our international network of partners, we share with stakeholders the information, tools, and resources that enable them to make better, more fire-safe decisions that ultimately save lives and property.

Requirements

• Currently enrolled in a bachelor's program in a related field (e.g., fire protection, mechanical engineering, computer engineering, computer systems, or computer science.)
• Strong interest in the non-profit sector and research related to safety, social or environmental issues.
• Excellent communication and writing skills.
• Proficiency in data analysis software (e.g., Excel, Python, LabView) and other research tools.
• Detail-oriented with strong organizational skills.
• Ability to work independently and as part of a team.
• An eagerness to learn, adapt, and take on new challenges.

Responsibilities

• Assist in conducting research projects related to Fire safety mission and goals. This may involve literature reviews, data collection, data analysis, and synthesizing information from various sources.
• Conduct analyses of textual and numerical data sets to draw meaningful insights and trends.
• Support in creating reports, presentations, and visualizations summarizing research findings.
• Prepare materials for internal and external presentations.
• Work closely with the research team and other departments to gather information, share insights, and contribute to a collaborative and innovative research environment.
• Stay current with relevant literature, trends, and developments in the field to contribute valuable insights to ongoing projects.

What This Job Offers

• Career Level: Intern
• Number of Employees: 5,001-10,000 employees