Human Systems Research Scientist (M.S. + 4 years of experience or Ph.D.)

Exponentis 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 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

We are currently seeking aHuman Systems Research Scientistfor ourData SciencesPractice inNew York NY. This role is for an accomplished human-subjects researcher who can lead complex data-collection programs work hands-on with technical systems and guide interdisciplinary teams in fast-moving ambiguous project environments.

• Lead local and global human-subjects data-collection programs including study design protocols participant workflows quality control and delivery
• Coordinate interdisciplinary teams across Data Sciences Human Factors Biomechanics Health Sciences and engineering
• Troubleshoot prototype hardware sensor arrays mobile devices operating systems and research software in real-world study environments
• Build lightweight tools for tracking automation visualization data processing and quality control
• Document data flows from collection through delivery including transformations validation checks exceptions and quality gates
• Develop and maintain strong client and stakeholder relationships

• M.S. with at least 4 years of post-degree experience or a Ph.D. in Human-Computer Interaction Human Factors Biomechanics Ergonomics Neuroscience Cognitive Science Psychology Kinesiology or a relevant engineering/scientific field. Please note that recent M.S. graduates do not meet this requirement.
• Presently legally authorized to work in the United States; no immigration sponsorship or processing
• Record of leading complex human-subjects research user studies or large experimental data-collection efforts
• Experience in one or more areas such as HCI human factors biomechanics ergonomics behavioral or systems neuroscience cognitive science sensing systems wearable devices motion capture or mobile-device research
• Ability to turn ambiguous scientific or operational questions into rigorous approaches and communicate insights clearly to technical executive and client audiences
• Preferred: First-author research publication experience and/or presentation experience in academic technical industry or client-facing forums

• Hands-on comfort with instrumentation data acquisition synchronization hardware/software troubleshooting and operating-system quirks
• Practical scripting or programming skills such as Python JavaScript MATLAB R or similar tools for automation data checks and workflow support
• Experience constructing data pipelines or processing workflows that transform raw human-subjects sensor device or interaction data into analysis-ready datasets
• Experience developing custom data-quality methods audits dashboards or automated checks for missingness synchronization issues labeling errors outliers protocol deviations or other sources of noise
• Familiarity with machine learning concepts dataset evaluation labeling workflows or model-assisted approaches to improving data quality

• Exceptional organization attention to detail practical judgment and willingness to do hands-on work that may fall outside traditional data science or academic research roles
• Strong interpersonal judgment and people-management skills including the ability to motivate teams coordinate contributors and maintain high standards under time pressure
• Excellent verbal and written communication skills; ability to work independently and in multidisciplinary teams
• Flexibility to support changing study timelines participant schedules evening/weekend needs and domestic or international travel including extended engagements of 24 weeks

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.

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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.

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

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 Associate and Senior Associate level total compensation includes base salary bi-weekly bonuses for high-intensity efforts 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.