Biomechanics Associate (Ph.D.)

Exponent•Phoenix, AZ

12d•Onsite

About The Position

Exponent is the only premium engineering and scientific consulting firm with the depth and breadth of expertise to solve our clients’ most profoundly unique, unprecedented, and urgent challenges. We are committed to engaging multidisciplinary teams of science, engineering, and regulatory experts to empower our clients with solutions that create a safer, healthier, more sustainable world. For over five decades, we've connected the lessons of past failures with tomorrow's solutions to advise clients as they innovate technologically complex products and processes, ensure the safety and health of their users, and address the challenges of sustainability. Join our team of experts with degrees from top programs at over 500 universities and extensive experience spanning a variety of industries. At Exponent, you’ll contribute to the diverse pool of ideas, talents, backgrounds, and experiences that drives our collaborative teamwork and breakthrough insights. Plus, we help you grow your career through mentoring, sponsorship, and a culture of learning. Thanks for your interest in joining our team! We are currently seeking a Biomechanics Associate for our Biomechanics Practice in Phoenix, AZ. In this role, you will work with a multidisciplinary team of experts to solve complex engineering problems relating to human injury analyses in various environments, including automotive, occupational, and recreational. This will involve evaluations of the human body's response to applied forces during crash and accident scenarios, including biomechanical accident reconstruction, assessment of human injury mechanics and injury potential, and characterization of human interaction with safety and occupant protection systems (e.g., seat belts, helmets) with consideration of potential injury mitigation.

Requirements

Ph.D. in Biomechanics, Bioengineering, Biomedical Engineering, Mechanical Engineering, or a related field
Presently legally authorized to work in the United States; no immigration sponsorship or processing required
Excellent written and verbal communication skills
Effective leadership skills and the ability to collaborate with a wide variety of professionals, including engineers, scientists, managers, attorneys, and administrative staff
Strong ability to manage multiple projects and deadlines in a fast-paced and dynamic environment

Nice To Haves

Experience or familiarity with conducting technical analyses pertaining to injury potential, injury mechanisms, and injury mitigation in accident scenarios preferred but not required
Experience or familiarity with evaluation of safety and occupant protection systems preferred but not required

Responsibilities

Reviewing both technical and non-technical materials to identify key facts and information (this may include reviewing police reports, medical/autopsy records, legal pleadings, expert reports, deposition testimony, photographs, vehicle specifications, testing, and other documentation)
Researching, analyzing, and synthesizing relevant scientific journals, publications, and testing
Analyzing and synthesizing technical biomechanical data associated with human kinematics and dynamics, injury mechanics, injury tolerance, and safety and protection system performance
Assisting in the design, conduct, and analysis of project-specific testing, evaluations, and demonstrations
Clearly communicating findings to technical and non-technical audiences via presentations and written reports
Managing multiple small and large-scale projects with effective control of project scheduling and implementation of cost-control measures
Assisting in conducting novel research, publishing reports and papers in technical journals, and presenting findings at meetings and conferences
Actively participating in our Biomechanics Practice and assisting in highlighting the Practice's technical capabilities to clients and the scientific community