Biomechanics Associate (Ph.D.)

About Exponent

Exponent is the only premium engineering and scientific consulting firm with the depth and breadth of expertise to solve our clients’ most profoundly unique, unprecedented, and urgent challenges.  

We are committed to engaging multidisciplinary teams of science, engineering, and regulatory experts to empower our clients with solutions that create a safer, healthier, more sustainable world. For over five decades, we've connected the lessons of past failures with tomorrow's solutions to advise clients as they innovate technologically complex products and processes, ensure the safety and health of their users, and address the challenges of sustainability.  

Join our team of experts with degrees from top programs at over 500 universities and extensive experience spanning a variety of industries. At Exponent, you’ll contribute to the diverse pool of ideas, talents, backgrounds, and experiences that drives our collaborative teamwork and breakthrough insights. Plus, we help you grow your career through mentoring, sponsorship, and a culture of learning. Thanks for your interest in joining our team!   

Key statistics: 

• 950+ Consultants 
• 640+ Ph.D.s 
• 90+ Disciplines 
• 30+ Offices globally 

Our Opportunity

We are currently seeking a Biomechanics Associate for our Biomechanics Practice in Austin, TX. In this role, you will work as part of an interdisciplinary team and support senior consultants to execute biomechanics consulting projects related to analysis of human injury associated with both real-world and simulated events. This will involve detail-oriented analysis of the human body’s response to accelerations, forces, and/or bending moments generated during an incident to determine its motions and potential for injury, analysis of the conditions (e.g. activity, premises, vehicle, product) to determine whether and/or how an injury occurred, and analysis of whether such injuries could have been mitigated. Many projects are fast-moving and require a motivated critical thinker capable of quickly, carefully, and accurately synthesizing information from a variety of sources for stakeholders.

You will be responsible for

• Reviewing and summarizing both technical and non-technical materials with an eye for detail to identify key facts and information (this may include reviewing police reports, medical/autopsy records, legal pleadings, expert reports, deposition testimony, photographs, vehicle specifications, design drawings, and other documentation)
• Researching and reviewing relevant scientific journals, publications, and test data
• Analyzing and critically synthesizing technical biomechanical information involving kinematics, dynamics, mechanisms of injury, and human tolerance
• Clearly communicating findings via presentations and written reports, including both generating documents and reviewing the work of others with an eye for factual, technical, and editorial nuance
• Synthesizing technical information into an easily-understood format suitable for presentation to technical and non-technical audiences
• Professionally and respectfully reviewing sensitive projects involving confidential material and/or documentation of severe injuries
• Managing projects with effective cost control measures, including tracking project progress and budgets and interacting with stakeholders
• Assisting in conducting research, publishing reports and papers in technical journals, and presenting findings at meetings and conferences
• Actively participating in our Biomechanics Practice and assisting in marketing the group’s technical capabilities to clients and the scientific community

You will have the following skills and qualifications

• Ph.D. in Biomechanics, Bioengineering, Biomedical Engineering, Mechanical Engineering, or a related field
• A passion for science communication and critical analysis
• Outstanding written communication skills and a detail-oriented eye
• Presentation experience synthesizing complex information for both technical and non-technical audiences
• Hands-on experience evaluating human tissue biomechanics with laboratory or computational methods and a working knowledge of human or animal anatomy and physiology
• Knowledge of computational modeling methods for analyzing biomechanical response to forces is valued, but not required
• Interest in, and eligibility to, obtain a Professional Engineer (P.E.) license
• Effective leadership skills and the ability to interact with a wide variety of professionals both inside Exponent and externally with our clients, 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].

Life @ Exponent

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.

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

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.

If you need assistance or accommodation due to a disability, you may email us at [email protected].

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