Research Associate - Human Factors

Exponent • Philadelphia, PA

75d

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. We are committed to engaging multidisciplinary teams of science, engineering, and regulatory experts to empower our 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. Thanks for your interest in joining our team!

Requirements

• B.S./B.A. or M.S./M.A. in Cognitive Sciences, Psychology, Neuroscience, Human Factors, or related fields
• Experience with human subjects testing, usability testing, or surveys is preferred
• Experience with budgeting or project management is preferred
• Experience with hardware and software development or troubleshooting is preferred
• Ability to work in teams with a strong desire to contribute
• Excellent written and verbal communication skills
• Strong analytical thinking and real-time problem solving skills
• Strong organizational skills

Responsibilities

• Operating and troubleshooting prototype hardware systems
• Moderating user studies with a wide variety of participants at various locations including troubleshooting study execution issues in the field and proposing corrective actions
• Traveling to support user studies locally and domestically with opportunities for international travel
• Developing project management and execution strategy with consultant team to accomplish project goals
• Assisting with layout and setup of study sites
• Communicating progress updates and revisions of study protocol to clients, project managers, and executives within the firm
• Working in teams with senior consultants to develop full project proposals and budgets based on statements of work from clients
• Support statistical programming and management of large databases
• General support of consultant team in the review of materials and selection of appropriate underlying content

What This Job Offers

• Industry: Professional, Scientific, and Technical Services
• Education Level: Bachelor's degree
• Number of Employees: 1,001-5,000 employees