Human Factors Expert Witness
Job Summary
This is a remote position.
This is a unique opportunity for a highly credentialed expert to analyze human behavior translate scientific findings into clear opinions and provide compelling testimony that supports legal cases.
Key Responsibilities:
Conduct forensic investigations and case analysis involving human performance and behavior in transportation and accident-related incidents.
Review case materials including crash reports onsite evidence and environmental factors to assess human behavior and decision-making in transportation-related accidents.
Prepare detailed written reports and expert opinions grounded in human factors principles peer-reviewed research and accepted scientific methodology.
Provide expert witness testimony in depositions and trials translating complex human factors concepts into clear and defensible opinions.
Consult with legal teams to identify case strengths/weaknesses isolate key human-factor issues and assist in developing litigation strategy.
Stay current on human factors research driver behavior science fatigue studies and relevant industry standards.
Required Qualifications:
At least 15 years of experience in Human Factors.
Ph.D. in Human Factors Industrial & Systems Engineering Human Performance and Cognition or a closely related discipline.
Extensive experience analyzing human capabilities and limitations driver behavior distraction fatigue visibility and perception-reaction time.
Exceptional analytical skills and the ability to apply scientific methods to real-world incidents.
Excellent written and verbal communication skills with the ability to clearly explain complex concepts to attorneys judges juries and non-technical audiences.
Preferred Qualifications:
Certified Human Factors Professional (CHFP) strongly preferred.
Prior expert witness experience including conducting investigations and preparing expert witness reports and testimony.
Experience involving trucking transportation roadway design work zones and other personal injury-related cases such as slip trip and falls.
What We Offer:
Dedicated case management and administrative support from initial client intake to billing and collections that allows you to focus on doing what you love delivering expert insights.
Marketing and business development initiatives designed to generate new case opportunities and expand your reach and visibility in the legal industry.
Peer review support and access to a multidisciplinary team of experts across Accident Reconstruction Trucking Digital Forensics Roadway Design and related specialties.
Report writing support and professional development opportunities such as deposition coaching testimony training and continuing education in emerging human factors research.
Flexible engagement structure.
A collaborative environment where your expertise is valued and your contributions directly influence case outcomes.
If you are a human factors professional with a passion for forensic analysis and explaining human behavior through science we encourage you to apply. Please submit your CV and any supporting materials highlighting your human factors expertise.
Required Skills:
Ph.D. in Human Factors Industrial & Systems Engineering Cognitive Engineering or a closely related discipline. Extensive experience analyzing human performance driver behavior distraction fatigue visibility and perception-reaction time. Proven background conducting forensic investigations and delivering expert reports and testimony. Strong understanding of human behavior in transportation environments including work zones low-light conditions expectancy ADAS and human error analysis. Exceptional analytical skills and the ability to apply scientific methods to real-world incidents. Excellent communication and presentation abilities with the capability to explain complex behavioral science clearly to attorneys juries and non-technical audiences. Certified Human Factors Professional (CHFP) strongly preferred. Prior expert witness experience is highly desirable.