Human Factors Scientist (Ph.D.) Human Factors Scientist (Ph.D.) Exponent Hybrid · Chicago, IL, [...]

Position Overview

We are seeking a Human Factors Scientist for our Human Factors Practice in Chicago, IL for a 2026 start. In this role, you will work as part of a team to apply your skills and knowledge of human factors issues such as vehicle operation, human performance, attention, perception, memory, decision making, warnings and safety compliance, consumer product interaction, environmental navigation, and other related applications.

Responsibilities

• Conducting hands‑on inspections and analyzing human performance as it relates to vehicles, roadways, consumer products, machinery, and medical devices to investigate accidents and injuries.
• Managing a range of consulting activities that involve human factors in accidents and accident prevention, including limitations of adult and child perceptual, motor, cognitive, and decision‑making capabilities.
• Preparing written and oral summaries of human factors analyses.
• Developing client contacts.
• Working on multi‑disciplinary projects as well as providing case management, data processing, and other project support.
• Conducting research to obtain and review technical data, scientific literature, and standards.
• Participating in the design and evaluation of warnings and safety information.
• Communicating complex analyses clearly and succinctly to non‑technical audiences.

Qualifications

• Ph.D. in Cognitive, Experimental, Developmental Psychology, Human Factors, Cognitive Neuroscience, or a related Psychology discipline.
• An undergraduate degree in Psychology or a related discipline is a plus.
• Substantial record (publications, presentations) of research in human performance.
• Proficiency in experimental design, human subjects testing with adults and/or children, instrumentation, data analysis, and computer programming (e.g. R, MATLAB, SAS, SPSS, LabVIEW).
• Excellent written and verbal communication skills, excellent time management and organizational skills, and strong interpersonal skills.
• Chicago‑based position. Successful applicant must live (or be willing to relocate) in the Chicago, IL area and be enthusiastic about regularly working in the office. Relocation assistance provided.
• Presently legally authorized to work in the United States; no immigration sponsorship or processing required.

Salary and Benefits

Base salary range: USD $105,000.00 – USD $120,000.00 per year. Compensation includes base salary, bi‑weekly bonuses for high‑intensity efforts, annual bonus, and 401(k) employer contribution of 7% of base salary. Benefits information is available on our page:

Job Location

Chicago, IL

EEO Statement

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‑