We are currently seeking a Human Factors Scientist for our Human Factors Practice to be based in our Philadelphia, PA office for a late 2026 start date. In this role, you will work as part of a team to analyze human performance, attention, perception, memory, and decision-making in diverse contexts, such as consumer product interaction, environment navigation, occupational and industrial scenarios, and other related applications.

• Working on multidisciplinary projects, providing case management, data processing, and other project support
• Conducting research to obtain and review technical data, scientific literature, and standards
• Communicating complex analyses clearly and succinctly to a non-technical audience
• Managing a range of consulting activities that involve writing reports, conducting usability testing, designing and executing surveys, analyzing data, and applying human factors analysis in accidents and their prevention, including limitations of human perceptual, cognitive, and response capabilities
• Providing project management for multiple projects at a given time, including managing budgets and deadlines, managing project teams, and performing support tasks for team members
• Participating in the design and evaluation of warnings and safety information
• Developing client contacts

• Ph.D. in Developmental, Experimental, or Cognitive Psychology, or a related psychology discipline, Neuroscience, or Vision Science
• Currently based in or willing to relocate to the Philadelphia area
• Able and willing to start no later than February 2027
• Breadth of knowledge of literature from psychology and related disciplines along with the ability to creatively adapt and apply literature, computational models, and concepts from these fields to specific and novel problems
• Strong record demonstrating your ability to design behavioral studies using a variety of human subjects and database research methods (e.g., survey, experimental, quasi-experimental, case study)
• Experience leading multiple scientific studies from start (i.e., design) to finish (i.e., communicating your results)
• Excellent written and verbal communication skills, as well as strong interpersonal skills
• Assertive, self-starter, and able to work with accuracy and attention to detail under pressure and/or deadlines
• Proficiency in analytical, statistical, and computer programming (specifically Excel, SPSS, MATLAB, Python, or R)
• Presently legally authorized to work in the United States; no immigration sponsorship or processing required
• Experience with recording and processing audio and/or language data and/or any additional specialized cognitive or neuroimaging techniques is a benefit

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].

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