Human Factors Scientist (Ph.D.)

950+ Consultants

640+ Ph.D.s

90+ Disciplines

30+ Offices globally

We are currently seeking a Human Factors Scientist for our Human Factors Practice in Bellevue, WA . In this role, you will work as part of a team to address human factors, safety management, risk communication, and risk perception issues in a variety of contexts that span occupational, consumer, and community settings, such as those involving consumer products, electronics, motor vehicles, pedestrians, manufacturing, oil and gas production, healthcare, aviation, and more. Activities in these contexts will focus on a combination of analyzing accidents and injuries that have occurred in the past, and managing safety risks to help prevent such incidents in the future.

Managing a range of consulting activities that involve human factors issues in accidents and accident prevention, such as human perceptual, cognitive, and response capabilities and limitations

Developing client contacts

Working on multi-disciplinary projects and providing case management, information processing, and other project support

Conducting research to obtain and review technical data, scientific literature, regulations, and standards

Assisting with the design and evaluation of safety management practices and safety information

Communicating complex analyses clearly and succinctly to non-technical audiences

Ph.D. in Human Factors, Cognitive or Experimental Psychology, Industrial Engineering (emphasis on Human Factors), or a related field

Currently based in or are willing to relocate to the Bellevue, WA area

Excellent written and verbal communication skills, as well as strong interpersonal skills

Proficient with Word, Excel, and PowerPoint

Assertive self-starter who is able to accurately and flexibly work under deadlines

Demonstrated mathematical aptitude

Desire to expand present knowledge, especially as related to various industries and applied contexts

Ability to use basic scientific research to understand and solve applied problems

Presently legally authorized to work in the United States; no immigration sponsorship or processing required

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].

To learn more about life at Exponent and our impact, please visit the following links: https://www.exponent.com/careers/life-exponent https://www.exponent.com/company/our-impact

Attracting, 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.

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 belonging. In 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. Exponent's 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.

Access benefits information on our Life@Exponent page: https://www.exponent.com/careers/life-exponent

Exponent 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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