Senior Research Analyst

Job Title: Senior Research Analyst

Department: Data Center Research Institute (DCRI)

Company: Vertiv

Vertivs Data Center Research Institute researches new data center technologies and trends to advocate for their optimal application. The DCRI provides techniques guidelines and tools to empower customers in making effective planning decisions for their physical infrastructure investments maximizing availability while reducing total cost of ownership (TCO).

Core responsibilities

Content development: Research author and maintain content - including white papers presentations and planning tools - that supports Vertivs strategic initiatives. Ensure all materials align with the corporate vision and philosophies.

Subject matter consulting: Share research findings across internal Vertiv departments. Act as a resource for external customers and partners to guide physical infrastructure decisions.

Industry presentation: Deliver team-developed content and research findings at internal company meetings and external industry events.

Required knowledge

Comprehensive knowledge of data center physical infrastructure including power cooling and racks.

Technical expertise in emerging high-density power and cooling architectures specifically including 800 VDC power architectures AI factory cooling infrastructure and liquid-to-chip cooling systems.

Understanding of TCO modeling efficiency analysis and availability metrics within critical environments.

Required skill set

Technical translation: The ability to explain complex technical topics using simple direct language. The ideal candidate operates on the principle that thorough technical understanding enables clear simple explanation.

Fact-based analysis: Strong commitment to objective source-backed research. Ability to evaluate technologies using factual data rather than hyperbolic or marketing-driven language.

Communication: Exceptional technical writing capabilities and strong public speaking skills for diverse audiences ranging from internal engineering teams to external facility managers.

Strategic alignment: Capability to map deep technical research directly to broader business initiatives and customer challenges.