Human Factors Scientist (Ph.D.)

Exponent Inc. • Philadelphia, PA

5d • Onsite

About The Position

Exponent is seeking a Human Factors Scientist for its Human Factors Practice in Philadelphia, PA, with a start date in late 2026. This role involves analyzing human performance, attention, perception, memory, and decision-making in various contexts such as consumer product interaction, environment navigation, and occupational scenarios. The scientist will work on multidisciplinary projects, manage case management and data processing, conduct research, communicate complex analyses to non-technical audiences, and manage consulting activities including report writing, usability testing, survey design and execution, data analysis, and accident prevention analysis. The position also includes participating in the design and evaluation of warnings and safety information, developing client contacts, and managing multiple projects with budget and deadline responsibilities.

Requirements

• Ph.D. in Developmental, Experimental, or Cognitive Psychology, or a related psychology discipline, Neuroscience, or Vision Science
• Currently based in or willing to relocate to the Philadelphia area
• Able and willing to start no later than February 2027
• Breadth of knowledge of literature from psychology and related disciplines along with the ability to creatively adapt and apply literature, computational models, and concepts from these fields to specific and novel problems
• Strong record demonstrating your ability to design behavioral studies using a variety of human subjects and database research methods (e.g., survey, experimental, quasi-experimental, case study)
• Experience leading multiple scientific studies from start (i.e., design) to finish (i.e., communicating your results)
• Excellent written and verbal communication skills, as well as strong interpersonal skills
• Assertive, self-starter, and able to work with accuracy and attention to detail under pressure and/or deadlines
• Proficiency in analytical, statistical, and computer programming (specifically Excel, SPSS, MATLAB, Python, or R)
• Presently legally authorized to work in the United States; no immigration sponsorship or processing required

Nice To Haves

• Experience with recording and processing audio and/or language data and/or any additional specialized cognitive or neuroimaging techniques is a benefit

Responsibilities

• Working on multidisciplinary projects, providing case management, data processing, and other project support
• Conducting research to obtain and review technical data, scientific literature, and standards
• Communicating complex analyses clearly and succinctly to a non-technical audience
• Managing a range of consulting activities that involve writing reports, conducting usability testing, designing and executing surveys, analyzing data, and applying human factors analysis in accidents and their prevention, including limitations of human perceptual, cognitive, and response capabilities
• Providing project management for multiple projects at a given time, including managing budgets and deadlines, managing project teams, and performing support tasks for team members
• Participating in the design and evaluation of warnings and safety information
• Developing client contacts

Benefits

• Access benefits information on our Life@Exponent page: https://www.exponent.com/careers/life-exponent
• 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: Senior
• Education Level: Ph.D. or professional degree