Thermal Sciences Associate (Ph.D.)
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. Thanks for your interest in joining our team! Our Opportunity We are currently seeking a Thermal Sciences Associate for our Thermal Sciences Practice in either Menlo Park, CA; Phoenix, AZ; or Denver, CO . This position will involve applying fundamental engineering and scientific techniques to real-world problems in failure analysis risk mitigation and product development. You will be responsible for Analyzing and distilling complex data Performing laboratory experiments and analytical or computational modeling Reviewing and understanding experiments and simulations performed by clients Researching and parsing data from published literature Conducting risk assessments Preparing written reports, proposals, and presentations Managing projects and maintaining efficiency under deadlines Most assignments will require the ability to gather information from and convey technical conclusions to individuals in engineering, the legal profession, business and industry
Requirements
- Ph.D. in Aero-Astro, Mechanical Engineering, Chemical, Nuclear, Petroleum Engineering, or a related field, with a practical and theoretical understanding of thermodynamics, heat transfer, fluid mechanics, and combustion
- Outstanding ability to apply fundamental engineering concepts to new problems
- Hands-on experience in designing and executing experimental programs
- Familiarity with technical documents and equipment
- Excellent written and verbal communications skills
- 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]
Nice To Haves
- A background in data sciences and/or electrical engineering would be a plus, but is not required
Responsibilities
- Analyzing and distilling complex data
- Performing laboratory experiments and analytical or computational modeling
- Reviewing and understanding experiments and simulations performed by clients
- Researching and parsing data from published literature
- Conducting risk assessments
- Preparing written reports, proposals, and presentations
- Managing projects and maintaining efficiency under deadlines
- Most assignments will require the ability to gather information from and convey technical conclusions to individuals in engineering, the legal profession, business and industry
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What This Job Offers
Job Type
Full-time
Career Level
Entry Level
Education Level
Ph.D. or professional degree
Number of Employees
1,001-5,000 employees
