Lead Forensic Biomechanics Expert: Injury Causation

Metric Geo; United States; On-site; USD 140,000 - 200,000; Full time

Job summary

Metric Geo is seeking a senior Biomechanics Expert to lead complex injury causation and human response analyses within a defined geographic region. This role blends technical leadership with expert testimony and multidisciplinary collaboration.

You will evaluate forces, human movement, and claimed injuries across accident reconstruction, occupant kinematics, and biomechanical assessment to support litigation.

Qualifications

• BS in Engineering related to Biomechanics.
• MS or PhD in Biomechanics or related field.
• Proven injury causation analysis experience.
• Experience giving deposition/testimony.
• Strong analytical, writing and communication skills.

Responsibilities

• Lead biomechanics and injury causation investigations.
• Perform analyses of occupant kinematics, forces and injury mechanisms.
• Evaluate consistency between claimed injuries and forces.
• Integrate crash or event data into biomechanical assessments.
• Review medical records, imaging, and literature.
• Prepare biomechanical reports for litigation.
• Provide deposition and trial testimony as an expert witness.
• Collaborate with multidisciplinary forensic teams.
• Mentor developing biomechanics staff and drive technical excellence.

Skills

Analytical thinking

Technical writing

Communication

Mentoring/leadership

Education

Bachelor’s degree in Engineering related to Biomechanics

MS or PhD in Biomechanics or related discipline

Job description

Metric Geo is seeking a senior Biomechanics Expert to lead complex injury causation and human response analyses within a defined geographic region. This role blends technical leadership with expert testimony and multidisciplinary collaboration.

You will evaluate forces, human movement, and claimed injuries across accident reconstruction, occupant kinematics, and biomechanical assessment to support litigation.