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Exponent · 5 days ago

Human Factors Managing Scientist (M.S. or Ph.D.)

US-FL-Tampa

Full-time

Onsite

Senior Level

5+ years exp

Exponent is the only premium engineering and scientific consulting firm with extensive expertise to solve unique challenges. They are seeking a Human Factors Scientist for a Manager-level position to analyze human performance related to various scenarios and manage safety risks to prevent incidents.

Consulting

No H1B

Responsibilities

Managing a range of consulting activities that involve analyzing human perceptual, cognitive, and response capabilities and limitations in accidents and the prevention of accidents

Conducting hands-on inspections and analyzing human performance as it relates to vehicles and roadways to investigate accidents and injuries

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

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

Developing client contacts

Preparing written and oral summaries of human factors analyses

Participating in the design and evaluation of warnings and safety information

Communicating complex analyses clearly and succinctly to a non-technical audience

Assisting in conducting research, publishing reports and papers in technical journals, and presenting findings at meetings and conferences

Managing projects with effective cost-control measures

Recruiting and developing the careers of junior staff

Actively participating in the Human Factors Practice and assisting in marketing the group's technical capabilities to clients and the scientific community

Qualification

Ph.D. in PsychologyHuman Factors AnalysisExperimental DesignData AnalysisClient Relationship ManagementCommunication SkillsInterpersonal SkillsProject ManagementTeam Leadership

Required

Ph.D. in Experimental, Computational, Developmental or Cognitive Psychology, Cognitive Science, Cognitive Neuroscience, or related field. Master's degree with relevant Experience will be considered

Currently based in or willing to relocate to the Tampa, FL area

Presently legally authorized to work in the United States. No immigration sponsorship or processing required

At least five (5) years of experience in litigation support, forensics consulting, health and safety investigation, or relevant field

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

Demonstrated success in independently developing and managing client relationships

Outstanding reputation among clients for integrity, responsiveness, and technical expertise

Targeted business development plan for specific clients/sectors

Ability to attract projects to support full-time staff and to manage and develop a group of highly motivated individuals

Preferred

Undergraduate degree in Psychology, engineering, or a related discipline is a plus

Proficiency in experimental design, human subjects testing, instrumentation, data analysis, and computer programming (e.g. Matlab, SAS, SPSS, Labview, etc.) a plus

Prior experience with litigation consulting a plus