Human Factors Scientist (Ph.D.)

Exponent Inc.•Atlanta, GA

2d•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. Our vision is to engage multidisciplinary teams of science, engineering, and regulatory experts to empower 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. We are currently seeking a Human Factors Scientist for our Human Factors Practice in Atlanta, GA. In this role, you will work as part of a team to analyze human performance related to a wide variety of scenarios involving automobiles, pedestrians, occupational work, and consumer/medical device products.

Requirements

Ph.D. in Neuroscience; Developmental, Experimental, Industrial, or Cognitive Psychology; Industrial Engineering (emphasis on Human Factors); or a related discipline
Currently based in or willing to relocate to the Atlanta, GA area
Excellent written and verbal communication skills, as well as strong interpersonal skills
Proficient with Word, Excel, and PowerPoint
Assertive, self-starter, and able to work with accuracy under pressure and/or deadlines
Presently legally authorized to work in the United States; no immigration sponsorship or processing required

Nice To Haves

Proficiency in various programming languages (e.g., Matlab, RStats) is a plus
Applicants are encouraged to submit a CV (Curriculum Vitae) with publications (feel free to include publications that are in review or pending) [not restricted to 1 page].

Responsibilities

Managing a range of consulting activities that involve human factors in accidents and their prevention, including limitations of human perceptual, cognitive, and response capabilities
Developing client contacts
Working on multi-disciplinary projects, providing case management, data processing, and other project support
Conducting research to obtain and review technical data, scientific literature, and standards
Participating in the design and evaluation of warnings and safety information
Communicating complex analyses clearly and succinctly to a non-technical audience