Human Factors Scientist (Ph.D.)

Exponent Inc. • Austin, TX

3d • Onsite

About The Position

Exponent is seeking a Human Factors Scientist to join its Human Factors Practice in the Austin, Texas office. The role involves working on multidisciplinary consulting projects analyzing human performance across consumer products, occupational work, transportation accidents, warnings and safety information, and consumer decision-making. Work includes analyzing past accidents and injuries and managing safety risks to help prevent future incidents.

The scientist will conduct research and technical analyses, support and manage projects, communicate findings to non-technical audiences, and contribute to client development. Consultants generally work in person at the office unless traveling for client or business activities, with flexibility to balance work and personal schedules.

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.
• Breadth of knowledge of literature from psychology and related disciplines, and 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.
• Currently legally authorized to work in the United States; immigration sponsorship or processing is not provided.

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 support their prevention, including evaluating limitations in human perceptual, cognitive, and response capabilities.
• Conduct usability testing and contribute to study and survey design.
• 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

• 401(k) employer contribution of 7% of base salary for Associate and Senior Associate level consultants.
• Bi-weekly bonuses for high-intensity efforts and an annual bonus for Associate and Senior Associate level consultants.
• Programs and resources to support health and well-being.
• Competitive benefits, compensation, and recognition programs.

What This Job Offers

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