Biomechanics Associate - Digital Health and Data Insights (Ph.D.)

Exponent•Natick, MA

2d•$114,000 - $126,000•Onsite

About The Position

We are currently seeking a Biomechanics Associate - Digital Health and Data Insights for our Biomechanics Practice in Natick, MA; Tampa, FL; Farmington Hills, MI; or Phoenix, AZ . In this role, you will work as part of a team to help our clients solve challenging technical problems which are often urgent, high profile, and multi-disciplinary. You will be involved in a variety of projects with applications such as Motion Capture, Exercise Physiology, and Smart Wearable Devices . You will have the opportunity to define and shape your individual consulting practice based on your skills and interests. You will be working in a small team environment within the larger company-wide Biomechanics Practice, and as such, you will be expected to actively create and pursue opportunities to develop a positive workflow While balancing the demands of project work, you will be expected to participate in original research, publish papers in technical journals, and present findings at conferences

Requirements

Ph.D. in Biomechanics, Bioengineering, Biomedical Engineering, Mechanical Engineering, Kinesiology, Movement Science, Physical Therapy, or a related field
Presently legally authorized to work in the United States. No immigration sponsorship or processing required.
Knowledge and experience in one or more of the following areas: human gait/movement, IMUs or other wearable/remote technologies, AI/ML applications within the context of user research testing, human anatomy and physiology, mechanics of biological tissues, orthopedic biomechanics
Demonstrated experience in study design and associated statistical analyses
Experience in quantifying human motion/performance in various settings
Significant experience in computational programming (i.e., Python, MATLAB), with an emphasis on signal processing
Effective leadership skills and the ability to interact with a wide variety of professionals, including engineers, scientists, managers, attorneys, and administrative staff

Nice To Haves

Project work may require travel between test sites to assist in data collections in unique environments
Prior experience and expertise in working with large-scale datasets is desirable
Applicants are encouraged to submit a CV with publications (feel free to include publications that are in review or pending) [not restricted to 1 page].

Responsibilities

Designing and executing human experiments to quantify and interpret explicit health, wellness, and performance characteristics within naturalistic movement environments
Researching and reviewing relevant scientific journals, publications, and testing and then analyzing and synthesizing technical biomechanics issues involving kinematics, dynamics, mechanisms of injury, and human tolerance
Deriving, analyzing, and interpreting a variety of complex technology-driven data streams related to human health, wellness, and performance, and human-product interactions in a variety of naturalistic use settings
Using innovative data analysis approaches to understand or inform health, wellness, and performance outcomes for a broad range of biomechanical and physiological data streams
Writing proposals to initiate and/or support new opportunities in the human performance technology sector (e.g. clinical, military, consumer products, sports)
Clearly communicating findings via written reports and presentations
Demonstrating the ability to synthesize technical information into an easily understood format suitable for presenting to technical and non-technical audiences
Actively create and pursue opportunities to develop a positive workflow
Participate in original research, publish papers in technical journals, and present findings at conferences

Benefits

Exponent's total compensation plan is consistent with its expectations of the quality and quantity of work performed and with the professional standards set by Exponent.
At the Associate and Senior Associate level, total compensation includes base salary, bi-weekly bonuses for high-intensity efforts, annual bonus and 401(k) employer contribution of 7% of base salary.
Access benefits information on our Life@Exponent page: https://www.exponent.com/careers/life-exponent

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