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Senior Researcher

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Background in residential resilience research and/or standards. Demonstrated experience developing or maintaining scoring methodologies, algorithms, or technical standards.

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About the Role

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Pearl is seeking a Senior Researcher to lead the development and continuous improvement of Pearl’s SCORE, Pearl’s proprietary industry standard home performance rating. The Senior Researcher will hold primary responsibility for maintaining and improving the Resilience Pillar of the SCORE, and will support research and development for the SCORE’s other pillars. The Senior Researcher will track standards and technologies in the home performance field, ensure the SCORE reflects current best practice, and promote Pearl’s research externally through publications and engagement with national and international experts.

Responsibilities

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  • Lead the development of SCORE algorithms, with primary ownership of the Resilience pillar and active support for the other SCORE pillars.
  • Track the development of new and emerging industry standards to ensure that the Pearl SCORE remains aligned with leading industry research (e.g. NFPA 1140, ASCE 7-22, ASHRAE Standard 62.2-2022, ANSI/ASHRAE Standard 55, etc.).
  • Track new and emerging technologies in the home performance and resilience space, ensuring they are properly represented in the Pearl SCORE.
  • Engage with national and international experts in the home performance and resilience fields to inform SCORE methodology.
  • Support Pearl’s public programs division in identifying roles for the SCORE in resilience, energy, and other SCORE-related programs.
  • Support studies of the relationship between home resilience features and the outcomes of natural disasters, including disaster-driven physical damage, insurance payouts, and replacement costs.
  • Identify data sources to generate accurate SCOREs at scale, including U.S. census data, permit data, insurance data, etc.
  • Author or co-author research papers documenting SCORE-related methodology and findings.
  • Author or co-author blogs and other materials that translate SCORE research for popular and industry audiences.

Requirements

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  • We are a mission-driven company: we love what we do and the impact we are making.
  • Impact. Everything you do here will matter. Your opinion and contributions will make a big difference to the future of this company and our mission of making home performance matter.
  • Flexibility. We are 100% remote - work where you feel comfortable.
  • Environment. We value candor, excellence, and collaboration while fostering creativity and camaraderie. We are supportive and genuinely enjoy celebrating each others’ wins!
  • Ownership. You will hold broad responsibilities with high autonomy in a fast-paced, evolving startup world.
  • Equality between people. We support diversity, championing our differences, and most importantly, learn from one another. Pearl is an equal opportunity employer, and candidates from all backgrounds and life experiences are encouraged to apply.

What We Offer

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Salary expected in the range of 130k-195k, based on candidate experience and market research
Medical, vision and dental coverage provided at no cost for employees and their families (with an option to purchase upgraded coverage at a minimal cost to employee)
FSA, HSA, and dependent care accounts
Life insurance coverage
Employer paid cell phone service
401(k) with employer match up to 4%
Stock options
15 vacation days during the calendar year, plus holidays (including the week between Christmas and New Year’s Day), a floating holiday for your birthday, sick days, and paid parental leave
Flexible work environment: work remotely from anywhere within the U.S.

Location & Eligibility

Where is the job
Worldwide
Fully remote, anywhere in the world
Who can apply
Same as job location

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September 19, 2026
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September 19, 2026

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