Senior Human Factors Scientist - Denver

Exponent; Denver (CO); On-site; USD 105,000 - 120,000; Full time

Job summary

Exponent is seeking a Human Factors Scientist (Ph.D.) based in Denver, CO to join our Human Factors Practice. The role analyzes human performance across consumer products, occupational work, and automobile contexts.

You will lead studies from design to results communication, collaborate across disciplines, and contribute to safety-focused research. May 2027 start with flexibility, in-office work in Denver.

Qualifications

• Ph.D. in Developmental, Experimental, Industrial, or Cognitive Psychology, or a related field.

Responsibilities

• Perform multidisciplinary project work including data processing and case management.
• Review technical data, literature, and standards.
• Communicate complex analyses clearly to non-technical audiences.
• Manage usability testing, study and survey design, and human factors in accidents and prevention.
• Oversee budgets, deadlines, and project teams.

Skills

Statistics

Experimental design

Communication

Project management

Data analysis

Programming (Excel, Python, R)

Aviation/Biomechanics knowledge

Literature review

Education

Ph.D. in Psychology/Neuroscience/Vision Science

Tools

Excel

SPSS

MATLAB

Python

R

Job description

Exponent is seeking a Human Factors Scientist (Ph.D.) based in Denver, CO to join our Human Factors Practice. The role analyzes human performance across consumer products, occupational work, and automobile contexts.

You will lead studies from design to results communication, collaborate across disciplines, and contribute to safety-focused research. May 2027 start with flexibility, in-office work in Denver.