Thermal Sciences Associate (Ph.D.)

About the Role

Exponent is seeking a Thermal Sciences Associate for our Thermal Sciences Practice in Phoenix, AZ.

Key Responsibilities

• Researching and parsing data from published literature
• Performing experiments
• Analyzing and distilling complex data
• Reviewing and understanding experiments and simulations performed by clients
• Conducting risk assessments
• Preparing written reports, proposals, and presentations
• Managing projects
• Gathering information from and conveying technical conclusions to individuals in engineering, the legal profession, business, and industry

Requirements & Tech Stack

• Ph.D. in Mechanical Engineering, Chemical Engineering, Nuclear Engineering, Aerospace Engineering, Petroleum Engineering, or a related field
• Presently legally authorized to work in the United States. No immigration sponsorship or processing required.
• A practical and theoretical understanding of thermodynamics, heat transfer, fluid mechanics, and combustion
• Outstanding ability to apply fundamental engineering concepts to new problems
• Hands-on experience developing and performing laboratory or field experiments in the areas of fluid dynamics, thermodynamics, heat transfer, or combustion
• Familiarity with technical documents and equipment
• Excellent written and verbal communications skills

Applicants are encouraged to submit a CV with publications (feel free to include publications that are in review or pending).