Human Factors Scientist (Ph.D.)

Exponent • Austin, TX

2d • Onsite

About The Position

Exponent is seeking a Human Factors Scientist for its Human Factors Practice, based in the Austin, Texas office. The role works on multidisciplinary consulting projects analyzing human performance across consumer products, occupational work, transportation accidents, warnings and safety information, and consumer decision-making. Work includes investigating past accidents and injuries and managing safety risk to help prevent future incidents. The position combines scientific research and analysis, project support and management, client communication, and evaluation of safety information.

Requirements

• Ph.D. in Developmental, Experimental, Industrial, or Cognitive Psychology; a related Psychology discipline; Neuroscience; or Vision Science.
• Currently based in or willing to relocate to the Austin area.
• Broad knowledge of literature from psychology and related disciplines, with the ability to creatively adapt and apply literature, computational models, and concepts to specific and novel problems.
• Ability to understand inferential statistics and apply them to a wide range of scientific topics.
• Robust record of designing behavioral studies using a variety of human-subject and database research methods, such as survey, experimental, quasi-experimental, and case-study methods.
• Experience leading multiple scientific studies from design through communicating results.
• Excellent written and verbal communication skills and strong interpersonal skills.
• Assertive, self-starting approach and ability to work accurately and attentively under pressure and deadlines.
• Proficiency in analytical, statistical, and computer programming tools, specifically Excel, SPSS, MATLAB, Python, or R.
• Legally authorized to work in the United States; immigration sponsorship or processing is not available.

Responsibilities

• Work on multidisciplinary projects, providing case management, data processing, and other project support.
• Conduct research to obtain and review technical data, scientific literature, and standards.
• Communicate complex analyses clearly and succinctly to non-technical audiences.
• Analyze accidents and their prevention, including limitations of human perceptual, cognitive, and response capabilities.
• Design and conduct usability testing, studies, and surveys.
• Manage multiple projects, including budgets, deadlines, project teams, and support tasks for team members.
• Participate in the design and evaluation of warnings and safety information.
• Develop client contacts.

Benefits

• Competitive benefits and compensation and recognition programs.
• At the Associate and Senior Associate levels, total compensation includes bi-weekly bonuses for high-intensity efforts, an annual bonus, and a 401(k) employer contribution of 7% of base salary.
• Programs and resources to support health and well-being.
• Mentoring, sponsorship, and a culture of learning.

What This Job Offers

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