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Exponent

Multidisciplinary science and engineering consulting

Human Factors Scientist - Human Factors

ConsultingConfirmed live in the last 24 hours
Full-timeAustin, TX, USANo salary listed

About the Job

Requirements

  • A Ph.D. in Developmental, Experimental, Industrial, or Cognitive Psychology, a related Psychology discipline, Neuroscience, or Vision Science is required.
  • Candidates must currently be based in or willing to relocate to the Austin area.
  • Candidates must have broad knowledge of literature from psychology and related disciplines and be able to adapt and apply literature, computational models, and concepts from these fields to specific and novel problems.
  • Candidates must understand inferential statistics and apply them to a wide range of scientific topics.
  • Candidates must have a record demonstrating the ability to design behavioral studies using varied human subjects and database research methods, such as survey, experimental, quasi-experimental, and case-study methods.
  • Candidates must have experience leading multiple scientific studies from design through communicating results.
  • Candidates must be proficient in analytical, statistical, and computer programming tools, specifically Excel, SPSS, MATLAB, Python, or R.
  • Candidates must be legally authorized to work in the United States; immigration sponsorship or processing is not available.

Responsibilities

  • Work on multidisciplinary projects, providing case management, data processing, and other project support.
  • Conduct research to obtain and review technical data, scientific literature, and standards.
  • Communicate complex analyses clearly and succinctly to a non-technical audience.
  • Manage consulting activities involving human factors analyses of accidents and their prevention, including limitations of human perceptual, cognitive, and response capabilities.
  • Conduct usability testing and contribute to study and survey design.
  • Provide project management for multiple projects at a time, including managing budgets and deadlines, managing project teams, and performing support tasks for team members.
  • Participate in designing and evaluating warnings and safety information.
  • Develop client contacts.

About the Company

Exponent

Multidisciplinary science and engineering consulting

Exponent is a consulting firm that applies scientific and engineering expertise to help businesses, communities, and individuals solve complex problems and navigate change. Its team of over 950 consultants works across many industries and regions, offering multidisciplinary analysis and testing methods to develop actionable solutions. Revenue comes from fees for consulting services, tied to the ability to attract and retain clients and deliver effective results. Exponent differentiates itself through broad, cross-disciplinary capabilities, state-of-the-art testing, and a focus on technically solid, practically applicable outcomes. The company’s goal is to help clients address difficult challenges with rigorous, evidence-based guidance and to support them as they adapt to changing circumstances.

Company size
1,001-5,000
Company stage
IPO
Headquarters
Fishers, IN
Founded
1967

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