Human Factors Managing Scientist (M.S. or Ph.D.)

Exponent Inc.•Chicago, IL

3d•$137,000 - $167,000•Onsite

About The Position

Exponent is seeking a Human Factors Scientist for a Manager-level position in its Human Factors Practice, based in the Chicago, Illinois office. The role involves working on multidisciplinary consulting projects to help clients solve urgent, high-profile technical problems. The scientist will analyze human performance in scenarios involving automobiles, occupational work, and consumer products, including investigating past accidents and injuries and managing safety risks to help prevent future incidents. The role collaborates with engineers across Vehicle Engineering, Mechanical Engineering, Electrical Engineering, Biomechanics, and Computer, Data & Security Sciences. The individual can shape their consulting practice around their skills and interests and will manage projects, develop client relationships, support business development, and recruit and develop junior staff. Exponent describes its work as multidisciplinary scientific and engineering consulting intended to help clients create a safer, healthier, more sustainable world. The company reports more than 950 consultants, 640 Ph.D.s, 90 disciplines, and more than 30 offices globally. This Manager-level position offers base salary, annual bonus, and a 401(k) employer contribution equal to 7% of base salary. The stated base salary range is $137,000 to $167,000 per year, depending on experience and capabilities. The position is based in the Chicago office and is in-person unless the consultant is traveling for client or other business activities. Consultants have autonomy to balance work and personal schedules around client meetings, site visits, conferences, and personal priorities. The work environment is described as supportive, collaborative, dynamic, and multidisciplinary.

Requirements

Ph.D. in Experimental, Computational, Developmental, or Cognitive Psychology; Cognitive Science; Cognitive Neuroscience; or a related field. A master's degree with relevant experience will be considered.
Currently based in or willing to relocate to the Chicago, Illinois area.
Legally authorized to work in the United States; immigration sponsorship or processing is not available.
At least five years of experience in litigation support, forensic consulting, health and safety investigation, or a relevant field.
Excellent written and verbal communication skills and strong interpersonal skills.
Demonstrated success independently developing and managing client relationships.
Outstanding reputation among clients for integrity, responsiveness, and technical expertise.
A targeted business development plan for specific clients or sectors.
Ability to attract projects to support full-time staff and to manage and develop a group of highly motivated individuals.

Nice To Haves

An undergraduate degree in Psychology, engineering, or a related discipline.
Proficiency in experimental design, human subjects testing, instrumentation, data analysis, and computer programming (for example, Matlab, SAS, SPSS, or Labview).
Prior experience with litigation consulting.
A CV with publications, including publications in review or pending; applicants are encouraged to submit one, and it is not restricted to one page.

Responsibilities

Manage consulting activities that analyze human perceptual, cognitive, and response capabilities and limitations in accidents and accident prevention.
Conduct hands-on inspections and analyze human performance related to vehicles and roadways to investigate accidents and injuries.
Work on multidisciplinary projects, providing case management, data processing, and other project support.
Research, obtain, and review technical data, scientific literature, and standards.
Develop client contacts and relationships.
Prepare written and oral summaries of human factors analyses.
Participate in the design and evaluation of warnings and safety information.
Communicate complex analyses clearly and succinctly to non-technical audiences.
Assist with research, publish reports and papers in technical journals, and present findings at meetings and conferences.
Manage projects using effective cost-control measures.
Recruit junior staff and develop their careers.
Participate actively in the Human Factors Practice and help market the group's technical capabilities to clients and the scientific community.
Independently develop and manage client relationships, pursue targeted business development, and attract projects to support full-time staff and develop a group.