Biomechanics Associate

Exponent is a leading engineering and scientific consulting firm that brings together more than 90 different disciplines to solve the most pressing and complicated challenges facing stakeholders today. Our vision is to engage the brightest scientists and engineers to empower clients with solutions for a safe, healthy, sustainable and technologically complex world. We leverage over 50 years of experience in analyzing accidents and failures to advise clients as they innovate their technologically complex products and processes, ensure the safety and health of their users, and address the challenges of sustainability.

We offer opportunities for you to expand your engineering or scientific knowledge amidst experts with degrees from top programs at over 500 universities. At Exponent, you will apply your experience, technical skills, and prior academic research to a fulfilling career in consulting. You will have the opportunity to develop continuously through formal and informal development programs, coaching and mentoring, and involvement in a wide array of projects. We are excited about your interest in joining our growing team!

Key statistics:

• 1100+ Team members
• 900+ Consultants
• 550+ Ph.D.s
• 30+ Offices globally

We are currently seeking a Biomechanics Associate for our Biomechanics Practice in Tampa, FL. In this role, you will work as part of a team to execute biomechanics consulting projects related to human movement and injury analyses. Areas of work will include analysis of the human body response to forces to evaluate the potential for injury; analysis of specific incidents to determine whether and/or how an injury occurred; and analysis of whether injuries could have been avoided or mitigated (e.g., seatbelt use, helmet use, proper use of products, premises, or machinery). This work requires engineering skills and scientific rigor, as well as the ability to identify, obtain, and synthesize reliable information from a variety of sources and real-world experience.

You will be responsible for:

• Reviewing technical and non-technical materials in detail to identify key facts and information (such as police reports, medical/autopsy records, legal pleadings, expert reports, statements and testimony, photographs and video recordings, and product specifications and documentation)
• Researching and reviewing relevant scientific articles, texts, and test data, and analyzing and synthesizing technical information pertaining to biomechanical issues involving kinematics, dynamics, mechanisms of injury, and human tolerance
• Demonstrating the ability to synthesize technical information into an easily understood format suitable for technical and non-technical audiences
• Clearly communicating findings via presentations and written reports
• Managing projects with effective cost-control measures
• Assisting in conducting research, publishing research findings 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
• Knowledge and experience in one or more of the following areas: human gait/movement, human anatomy and physiology, mechanics of biological tissues, orthopedic biomechanics
• Experience or familiarity with conducting technical analyses pertaining to human movement, injury potential, injury mechanisms, and injury mitigation in accident scenarios is desirable, but not required
• Excellent written communication skills
• Time management skills
• Some flexibility in work hours, for example, to meet deadlines or data collection opportunities
• 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 (Curriculum Vitae) with publications (feel free to include publications that are in review or pending) [not restricted to 1 page].

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

We value and encourage diversity, equity and inclusion across all facets of our firm. Having a team built of people with different backgrounds, skills and perspectives 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.

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 HR-Accommodations@exponent.com.