Biomechanical Engineer - Forensic Investigator
About The Position
As a Biomechanical Engineering Forensic Expert, you will apply scientific and engineering principles of bioengineering and biomechanics to investigate incidents involving claimed injuries/fatalities due to an event. You will analyze and evaluate the technical and scientific aspects of incidents, injuries, and medical device failures. This role involves writing clear, scientifically sound reports and providing expert testimony. You will delve into the technical and scientific aspects of incidents, determining how and why an injury occurred from an engineering standpoint. You will analyze the forces and motions involved to figure out if the alleged injuries are consistent with the event. Areas of investigation include injury biomechanics/orthopedic biomechanics applied to events such as vehicle collisions, sports & recreation, occupation, assaults, falls, etc. This role offers you a chance to use your cumulative training, experience, and critical thinking skills, collaborate with highly respected experts, continuously learn and grow, and make a tangible difference.
Requirements
- Ph.D. in an engineering discipline.
- B.S. in Engineering from an ABET-accredited University.
- Bioengineering/biomechanics experience involving human body kinematics and kinetics or injury research.
- Excellent technical, analytical, writing, and communication skills.
- Clean background screen.
- Driver's license.
- Ability to drive.
Nice To Haves
- Traumatic Brain Injury (TBI) experience is a plus.
- Prior forensic experience is not required. We seek professionals eager to apply their deep biomechanical knowledge to a challenging new domain.
Responsibilities
- Apply scientific and engineering principles of bioengineering and biomechanics to investigate incidents involving claimed injuries/fatalities due to an event.
- Analyze and evaluate the technical and scientific aspects of incidents, injuries, and medical device failures.
- Write clear, scientifically sound reports.
- Provide expert testimony.
- Analyze the forces and motions involved to figure out if the alleged injuries are consistent with the event.
- Investigate injury biomechanics/orthopedic biomechanics applied to events such as vehicle collisions, sports & recreation, occupation, assaults, falls, etc.
Benefits
- Training to be a forensic expert
- Opportunity to collaborate with highly respected experts
- Continuous learning and growth
- Meaningful casework that is consequential to industry and society
- Unique working dynamic that blends collaboration and autonomy
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What This Job Offers
Job Type
Full-time
Career Level
Senior
Education Level
Ph.D. or professional degree
