Exponent · 18 hours ago
Human Factors Scientist, User Experience Research (Ph.D.)
US-AZ-Phoenix
Full-time
Onsite
Mid, Senior LevelExponent is a premium engineering and scientific consulting firm that tackles unique and unprecedented challenges. They are seeking a Human Factors Scientist to analyze human performance in various contexts, focusing on safety and usability evaluations for consumer products and medical devices.
Consulting
Responsibilities
Managing a broad range of human factors and UX consulting activities, including litigation support, usability testing, formative and summative study design, survey development, and evaluation of how users interact with consumer and AI-integrated products, medical devices, digital interfaces, and child-focused products
Supporting safety-focused litigation and investigations by analyzing human factors contributors to incidents, evaluating the design and effectiveness of warnings and safety information, and assessing product instructions, labeling, and patterns of use and misuse
Working on multidisciplinary teams to provide case management, data processing, structured analysis, and cross-functional project support across engineering, UX, and scientific domains
Conducting research to obtain, analyze, and synthesize technical data, scientific literature, regulatory guidance, and industry standards relevant to usability, human behavior, and product safety
Providing project management for multiple concurrent engagements, including scoping tasks, managing budgets and timelines, coordinating project teams, and supporting colleagues across project phases
Participating in the design, analysis, and evaluation of warnings, instructions, and safety communications, including their usability, comprehensibility, placement, and effectiveness in reducing risk
Communicating complex human factors and UX analyses clearly to non-technical audiences, including clients, attorneys, engineering teams, and stakeholders
Contributing to business development by building and maintaining client relationships
Qualification
Required
Ph.D. in Developmental, Experimental, Industrial/Organizational, or Cognitive Psychology, or a related psychology discipline, Human Factors, Neuroscience, or Vision Science
Currently based in, or willing to relocate to, the Phoenix, Arizona area as this role requires regular on-site work
Willingness to travel occasionally for research sessions, client meetings, or on-site evaluations
Demonstrated experience designing and conducting behavioral research using both controlled and real-world methods, including experiments, surveys, case studies, behavioral observation, and field-based or in-situ research
Proficiency in qualitative research methods and analyses, including study design, participant interviewing or observation, coding, and thematic analysis
Experience leading multiple scientific studies from initial design through data collection, analysis, and clear communication of results
Exceptional written and verbal communication skills, including the ability to translate complex scientific findings for non-technical audiences
Excellent interpersonal skills and a collaborative working style; able to take initiative and work independently while contributing constructively to team efforts
Proven ability to maintain accuracy and effectiveness under pressure and tight deadlines
Proficiency in statistical analysis and programming, preferably with experience in SPSS, MATLAB, Python, or R
Preferred
Experience conducting research in regulated, safety-critical, or sensitive domains (e.g., medical devices, healthcare, consumer safety, child-focused products) is welcome
Experience conducting human subjects research with diverse or specialized populations (e.g., children, caregivers, patients, healthcare providers) is a strong plus
This role may occasionally require flexible scheduling (e.g., early mornings, evenings, or weekends) depending on the consulting project
Benefits
Annual bonus
401(k) employer contribution of 7% of base salary
Bi-weekly bonuses for high-intensity efforts
Company
Exponent
With over 90 scientific and engineering disciplines, Exponent’s staff of approximately 900, located in 20 offices throughout the USA
Founded in 1967
1001-5000 employees
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