Biomechanics Associate (Ph.D.)

Exponent•Atlanta, GA

16d•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! Our Opportunity We are currently seeking a Biomechanics Associate for our Biomechanics Practice in Atlanta, GA . In this role, you will work as part of an interdisciplinary team and support senior consultants to execute biomechanics consulting projects related to analysis of human injury associated with both real-world and simulated events. This will involve detail-oriented analysis of the human body’s response to accelerations, forces, and/or bending moments generated during an incident to determine its motions and potential for injury, analysis of the conditions (e.g. activity, premises, vehicle, product) to determine whether and/or how an injury occurred, and analysis of whether such injuries could have been mitigated. Many projects are fast-moving and require a motivated critical thinker capable of quickly, carefully, and accurately synthesizing information from a variety of sources for stakeholders. You will be responsible for

Requirements

Ph.D. in Biomechanics, Bioengineering, Biomedical Engineering, Mechanical Engineering, or a related field
A passion for science communication and critical analysis
Outstanding written communication skills and a detail-oriented eye
Presentation experience synthesizing complex information for both technical and non-technical audiences
Hands-on experience evaluating human tissue biomechanics with laboratory or computational methods and a working knowledge of human or animal anatomy and physiology
Interest in, and eligibility to, obtain a Professional Engineer (P.E.) license
Effective leadership skills and the ability to interact with a wide variety of professionals both inside Exponent and externally with our clients, including engineers, scientists, managers, attorneys, and administrative staff
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].

Nice To Haves

Knowledge of computational modeling methods for analyzing biomechanical response to forces is valued, but not required

Responsibilities

Reviewing and summarizing both technical and non-technical materials with an eye for detail to identify key facts and information (this may include reviewing police reports, medical/autopsy records, legal pleadings, expert reports, deposition testimony, photographs, vehicle specifications, design drawings, and other documentation)
Researching and reviewing relevant scientific journals, publications, and test data
Analyzing and critically synthesizing technical biomechanical information involving kinematics, dynamics, mechanisms of injury, and human tolerance
Clearly communicating findings via presentations and written reports, including both generating documents and reviewing the work of others with an eye for factual, technical, and editorial nuance
Synthesizing technical information into an easily-understood format suitable for presentation to technical and non-technical audiences
Professionally and respectfully reviewing sensitive projects involving confidential material and/or documentation of severe injuries
Managing projects with effective cost control measures, including tracking project progress and budgets and interacting with stakeholders
Assisting in conducting research, publishing reports and papers in technical journals, and presenting findings at meetings and conferences
Actively participating in our Biomechanics Practice and assisting in marketing the group’s technical capabilities to clients and the scientific community