Exponent is a leading engineering and scientific consulting firm. Our multidisciplinary team of scientists, engineers, physicians, and regulatory consultants brings together more than 90 different disciplines to solve complicated problems facing corporations, insurers, government entities, associations and individuals. Our approximately 1000 staff members work in 26 offices across the United States and abroad. Exponent has over 800 consultants, including more than500 that have earned a doctorate in their chosen field of specialization.

Exponent's Human Factors Practice is seeking anErgonomic Scientist for our Phoenix, AZoffice.

This position will be responsible for conducting user research studies for major consumer electronics manufacturers and serving as project manager on a potentially large number of such engagements.

Additional responsibilities will include:

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  Supporting a range of accident related consulting activities that may involve human factors, biomechanics, ergonomics, and rehabilitation engineering

  
  


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  Developing client contacts, and building relationships

  
  


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  Working on multi-disciplinary projects

  
  


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  Providing case management, data processing, and other project support

  
  


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  Conducting research to obtain and review technical data, scientific literature, and standards

  
  


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  Accident analyses

  
  

The ideal candidate for this position has an interest in user experience research and/or usability testing in a real-world setting. She/he also possesses a strong scientific background in the foundations of experimental and study design, as well as engineering/biomechanics/ergonomics. Candidates should furthermore be comfortable working in a professional engineering and scientific consulting environment, which demands a high degree of independence, self-motivation, dedication, and resilience to stress.

Qualifications for this position include:

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  Ph.D. in Ergonomics/Human Factors/Biomechanics or related discipline

  
  


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  Excellent written and verbal communication skills as well as strong interpersonal skills

  
  


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  Strong mathematical aptitude and proficiency with statistics

  
  


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  Solid foundation in engineering and/or ergonomics

  
  


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  Consummate project management skills and ability to juggle multiple teams concurrently

  
  


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  Must be assertive, a self-starter, and able to work with accuracy under pressure and/or deadlines

  
  

To learn more about life at Exponent, check out our Graduate Students page atwww.exponent.com/careers/grad-students!

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