Human Factors Managing Scientist (M.S. or Ph.D.)

Exponent

Job Location:

Tampa, FL - USA

Monthly Salary: Not Disclosed

Posted on: 30+ days ago

Vacancies: 1 Vacancy

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Job Summary

About Exponent

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 weve connected the lessons of past failures with tomorrows 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 youll 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!

Key statistics:

950 Consultants
640 Ph.D.s
90 Disciplines
30 Offices globally

Our Opportunity

We are currently seeking a Human Factors Scientist for a Manager-level position in our Human Factors Practice to be based in our Tampa FL this role you will work as part of a team to help our clients solve challenging technical problems which are often urgent high profile and multi-disciplinary. You will work to analyze human performance related to a wide variety of scenarios involving automobiles occupational work and consumer products. Activities in these contexts will focus on a combination of analyzing accidents and injuries that have occurred in the past and managing safety risk to help prevent such incidents in the future. You will also work closely with engineers in Exponents Vehicle Engineering Mechanical Engineering Electrical Engineering and Computer Science and Biomechanics Practices. You will have the opportunity to define and shape your individual consulting practice based on your skills and interests.

You will be responsible for

Managing a range of consulting activities that involve analyzing human perceptual cognitive and response capabilities and limitations in accidents and the prevention of accidents
Conducting hands-on inspections and analyzing human performance as it relates to vehicles and roadways to investigate accidents and injuries
Working on multi-disciplinary projects providing case management data processing and other project support
Conducting research to obtain and review technical data scientific literature and standards
Developing client contacts
Preparing written and oral summaries of human factors analyses
Participating in the design and evaluation of warnings and safety information
Communicating complex analyses clearly and succinctly to a non-technical audience
Assisting in conducting research publishing reports and papers in technical journals and presenting findings at meetings and conferences
Managing projects with effective cost-control measures
Recruiting and developing the careers of junior staff
Actively participating in the Human Factors Practice and assisting in marketing the groups technical capabilities to clients and the scientific community

You will have the following skills and qualifications

Ph.D. in Experimental Computational Developmental or Cognitive Psychology Cognitive Science Cognitive Neuroscience or related field. Masters degree with relevant Experience will be considered.
Currently based in or willing to relocate to the Tampa FL area
Presently legally authorized to work in the United immigration sponsorship or processingrequired.
At least five (5) years of experience in litigation support forensics consulting health and safety investigation or relevant field
Undergraduate degree in Psychology engineering or a related discipline is a plus
Excellent written and verbal communication skills as well as strong interpersonal skills
Proficiency in experimental design human subjects testing instrumentation data analysis and computer programming (e.g. Matlab SAS SPSS Labview etc.) a plus
Demonstrated success in independently developing and managing client relationships
Outstanding reputation among clients for integrity responsiveness and technical expertise
Targeted business development plan for specific clients/sectors
Ability to attract projects to support full-time staff and to manage and develop a group of highly motivated individuals
Prior experience with litigation consulting a plus

Applicants are encouraged to submit a CV with publications (feel free to include publications that are in review or pending) not restricted to 1 page.

Life @ Exponent

To learn more about life at Exponent and our impact please visit the following links:
inspiring developing and rewarding exceptional people with diverse backgrounds and expertise are central to our corporate culture. Our diverse team allows us to provide better value to our clients and enjoy an enriched work environment.

Our firm is committed to offering a variety of programs and resources to support health and well-being. We believe that providing competitive benefits as well as compensation and recognition programs empowers our staff to do work that makes a difference.

Work Environment

At Exponent we have found that in-person interactions deepen employee engagement and are crucial for development for realizing the full potential of our talented and diverse teams and for building a more inclusive workplace where all have a sense of our offices you can expect a supportive culture and a collaborative dynamic multi-disciplinary work environment. Our consultants engage in-person in the office unless they are traveling for client work or other business activities.

We value the rich lives our colleagues enjoy outside of work and understand that work/life balance is critical to our employees and their well-being. Consultants have the autonomy to balance their work and personal schedules so you can meet with clients visit inspection sites attend conferences and make time for priorities outside of work too. It is this flexible agile work style and working hours that allow our teams to drive innovation and results in their own ways while meeting the needs of clients. #LI-Onsite

Compensation

Our consultants are rewarded for their technical and business contributions and have an opportunity to plan for future success and career growth. Exponents total compensation plan is consistent with its expectations of the quality and quantity of work performed and with the professional standards set by Exponent. At the Manager level and above total compensation includes base salary annual bonus and 401(k) employer contribution of 7% of base salary.

The base salary range for this position is dependent on experience and capabilities which will be assessed during the interview process.

Benefits you will enjoy

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is a proud equal opportunity employer. All qualified applicants will receive consideration for employment without regard to race color religion sex national origin veteran status disability sexual orientation gender identity or any other protected status.

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Job Locations

US-FL-Tampa

Required Experience:

About ExponentExponent 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 ex...