Human Factors Scientist (Ph.D.)

Exponent • Chicago, IL

1d • Onsite

About The Position

Exponent is seeking a Human Factors Scientist for their Human Factors Practice in Chicago, IL. This role involves applying knowledge of perception, attention, memory, decision making, learning, and performance to safety-critical domains such as vehicles, consumer products, and industrial operations. The position requires providing scientific and technical guidance for accident prevention and investigation, preparing reports and presentations, managing multidisciplinary projects, conducting research, and developing client contacts.

Requirements

• Ph.D. in Cognitive/Experimental/Engineering Psychology, Human Factors, Human-Computer Interaction, Neuroscience, or a related discipline
• A robust publication record on research on topics such as human cognition, decision-making, learning, and/or performance
• Excellent written and verbal communication skills, stellar time management and organizational skills, as well as strong interpersonal skills
• Proficiency in experimental design, human subjects testing, instrumentation, and data analysis
• Presently legally authorized to work in the United States; no immigration sponsorship or processing required
• Currently based in or willing to relocate to the Chicago area and be enthusiastic about regularly working in the office

Nice To Haves

• Proficiency in programming languages such as R, MATLAB, or Python

Responsibilities

• Providing scientific and technical guidance into the prevention and/or investigation of accidents in domains including vehicles, consumer products, and industrial operations
• Preparing written reports and/or presentations communicating complex analyses clearly and succinctly to technical and non-technical audiences
• Managing multi-disciplinary projects by providing case management and project support to both internal and external stakeholders
• Conducting research to identify and review relevant technical data, scientific literature, and standards for ongoing projects
• Participating in the design and evaluation of warnings and safety information
• Developing and maintaining client contacts

Benefits

• 401(k) employer contribution of 7% of base salary
• Bi-weekly bonuses for high-intensity efforts
• Annual bonus

What This Job Offers

• Job Type: Full-time
• Career Level: Entry Level
• Education Level: Ph.D. or professional degree