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Exponent

Multidisciplinary science and engineering consulting

Human Subjects Research Scientist

UX ResearchPosted on Nov 9
Full-timeNatick, MA, USA$117.5k - $127.5k /yr

About the Job

Requirements

  • A Ph.D. in Human-Computer Interaction, Neuroscience, Cognitive Science, Data Science, Computer Science, or a relevant engineering or scientific field is required.
  • Applicants must currently be based in or willing to relocate to the Boston area.
  • Applicants must have a substantial record of leading complex human-subjects research, user studies, or large experimental data-collection efforts.
  • Applicants must understand data-management best practices and principles, including prioritizing correct collection at the source, immutability, and rigorous audit logging.
  • Applicants must be able to learn new skills rapidly based on project demands, including new programming languages.
  • Applicants must be able to turn ambiguous scientific or operational questions into rigorous approaches and communicate insights clearly to technical, executive, and client audiences.
  • Applicants must be legally authorized to work in the United States; immigration sponsorship or processing is not available.
  • Applicants must have practical scripting or programming skills, such as Python, JavaScript, MATLAB, R, or similar tools, including AI-assisted coding tools, for automation, data checks, and workflow support.
  • Applicants must have experience constructing data pipelines or processing workflows that transform raw human-subjects, sensor, device, or interaction data into analysis-ready datasets.
  • Applicants must have experience developing custom data-quality methods, audits, dashboards, or automated checks for missingness, synchronization issues, labeling errors, outliers, and related issues.
  • Applicants must have hands-on comfort with instrumentation, data acquisition, synchronization, hardware and software troubleshooting, and operating-system quirks.
  • Applicants must be familiar with machine-learning concepts, dataset evaluation, labeling workflows, or model-assisted approaches to improving data quality.

Responsibilities

  • Lead human-subjects data-collection programs, including study design, protocols, participant-facing interactions, and quality control.
  • Troubleshoot prototype hardware, sensor arrays, mobile devices, operating systems, and research software in real-world study environments.
  • Write backend code to manage complex data flows spanning different domains and sources, often subject to regulatory requirements such as Part 11 and HIPAA.
  • Build lightweight tools for tracking, automation, visualization, data processing, and quality control.
  • Develop and maintain strong client and stakeholder relationships.

Desired Qualifications

  • Have first-author research publication experience and/or presentation experience in academic, technical, industry, or client-facing forums.
  • Be willing to travel for research sessions, client meetings, or on-site evaluations.
  • Have experience with cloud computing, ideally AWS.
  • Have a strong history of programming ability before the advent of AI coding tools, combined with strong AI-assisted coding skills today.

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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