Exponent

Biomechanics Associate (Ph.D.)

Exponent$80K — $95K *
Healthcare
Less than 5 years of experience
Job Overview by Ladders

Qualifications

  • Ph.D. in Biomechanics, Data Science, Bioengineering, Biomedical Engineering, Mechanical Engineering, Kinesiology, or related field.
  • Experience in areas like human health metrics, human movement, IMUs, data science, and human anatomy.
  • Proven ability in study design and statistical analyses.
  • Experience in human health data modeling.
  • Background in quantifying health and performance metrics.
  • Significant programming skills in Python, MATLAB, or R, focused on signal processing.
  • Prior experience working with large-scale datasets is desirable.

Responsibilities

  • Design and manage experiments involving human subjects to assess health metrics and performance.
  • Analyze complex technology-driven data related to health and performance.
  • Utilize innovative data science methods for biomechanical data interpretation.
  • Review and synthesize scientific literature related to human performance.
  • Write proposals for new opportunities in the human technology sector.
  • Communicate findings through reports and presentations.
  • Develop a positive workflow within a small team environment.

Benefits

  • Flexible work schedule to balance personal and professional commitments.
  • Supportive and collaborative office culture with in-person interactions.
  • Opportunity to engage in original research and publish findings.
  • Autonomy to manage client interactions and project work.
  • 401(k) employer contribution of 7% of base salary.
Full Job Description
Our Opportunity

We are currently seeking an Associate for our Biomechanics Practice in Philadelphia, PA. In this role, you will work as part of a team to help our clients solve challenging technical problems which are often urgent, high profile, and multi-disciplinary. You will be involved in a variety of projects with applications such as Smart Wearable Devices, Clinical Research for New Devices and Drugs, Data Science, and Exercise Physiology. You will have the opportunity to define and shape your individual consulting practice based on your skills and interests.

You will be responsible for
  • Designing, executing, and managing experiments involving human subjects to quantify and interpret explicit health metrics, wellness characteristics, and performance improvements within a variety of environments (clinical, natural, etc.)
  • Deriving, analyzing, and interpreting a variety of complex technology-driven data streams related to human health, wellness, performance, and human-product interactions in a variety of naturalistic use settings
  • Using innovative data science approaches to understand or inform health, wellness, and performance outcomes for a broad range of biomechanical and physiological data streams
  • Researching and reviewing relevant scientific journals, publications, and testing, and then analyzing and synthesizing technical issues involving performance improvements, mechanisms of injury, clinical trial outcomes, and other human movement characteristics
  • Writing proposals to initiate and/or support new opportunities in the human technology sector (e.g. clinical, military, consumer products, sports)
  • Clearly communicating findings via written reports and presentations
  • Demonstrating the ability to synthesize technical information into an easily understood format suitable for presenting to technical and non-technical audiences
  • You will be working in a small team environment within the larger company, and as such, you will be expected to actively create and pursue opportunities to develop a positive workflow
  • While balancing the demands of project work, you will be expected to participate in original research, publish papers in technical journals, and present findings at conferences
You will have the following skills and qualifications
  • Ph.D. in Biomechanics, Data Science, Bioengineering, Biomedical Engineering, Mechanical Engineering, Kinesiology, or a related field
  • Knowledge and experience in one or more of the following areas: human physiological health metrics, human gait/movement, IMUs or other wearable/remote technologies, data science and AI/ML applications within the context of human subjects data, human anatomy and physiology, orthopedic biomechanics
  • Demonstrated experience in study design and associated statistical analyses
  • Demonstrated experience in data science modelling of human health data
  • Experience in quantifying human health metrics and/or performance metrics in various settings
  • Significant experience in computational programming (i.e., Python, MATLAB, R), with an emphasis on signal processing
  • Project work may require travel between test sites to assist in data collections in unique environments
  • Prior experience and expertise in working with large-scale datasets is desirable
  • Effective leadership skills and the ability to interact with a wide variety of professionals, including engineers, scientists, managers, attorneys, and administrative staff

 

Applicants are encouraged to submit a CV with publications (feel free to include publications that are in review or pending) [not restricted to 1 page].

Work Environment

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

Compensation

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.

Benefits you will enjoy

Access benefits information on our Life@Exponent page:

 

https://www.exponent.com/careers/life-exponent

 

Job LocationsUS-PA-Philadelphia

About Exponent

Exponent is a multi-disciplinary engineering and scientific consulting firm that brings together more than 90 different disciplines to solve engineering, science, regulatory, and business issues facing our clients. The company has been providing solutions to complex problems for more than 50 years and has a reputation for technical expertise, objective analysis, and clear communication. Exponent's services include analysis and testing, engineering and design, human factors, environmental and health sciences, and regulatory consulting. The company serves clients in a wide range of industries, including aerospace, automotive, consumer products, energy, healthcare, and technology.
Learn more about Exponent
Size
1,215 employees
Market Cap
$5 billion
Industry
Net Income
$82.5 million
Founded
1967
5 Year Trend
+8.2%
Revenue
$399.9 million
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