Ecological Scientist Jobs

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:

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

We are currently seeking an Ecological Scientist for our Ecological & Biological Sciences Practice in Bellevue, WA. In this role you will work as part of a team to provide technical support to various environmental projects in the United States and around the world. Projects may involve environmental assessments, restoration projects, resource matters, impacts relating to chemicals and other stressors in the environment, risk assessment, causal analysis, and resource damage assessment. Candidates are expected to work cooperatively on projects with other members of the Ecological and Biological Sciences Practice and interdisciplinary teams from other Exponent practices, as appropriate, within a fast paced, multidisciplinary environment. Eligible candidates will be asked to complete a short data-analysis task as part of the evaluation of candidate’s qualifications and experience.

You will be responsible for:

• Developing professional status by authoring peer-reviewed publications, participating and presenting in technical conferences and activities of professional societies
• Reviewing and synthesizing technical and scientific literature and reports
• Performing and explaining quantitative analyses with complex datasets
• Applying creative and critical thinking to prepare reports and technical presentations

You will have the following skills and qualifications:

• Experience in statistical or population modeling using complex datasets, including large and small data collected over differing temporal/spatial scales, satellite/remote sensing data, and/or genomics data and bioinformatics
• Ph.D. in the area of Biology, Ecology, Fisheries, Wildlife, or related field with a background in applied statistics
• Excellent writing and critical thinking skills
• Experience managing tasks and/or projects of moderate scope and complexity
• Exceptional interpersonal, communication, and organizational skills
• Accomplished in R and/or python [or equivalent], proficient in git [or equivalent]
• Proficiency with Word, Excel and PowerPoint

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.

Compensation

Our consultants are rewarded for their technical and business contributions and have an opportunity to plan for future success and career growth. Exponent's total compensation plan is consistent with its expectations of the quality and quantity of work performed and with the professional standards set by Exponent. At the Associate and Senior Associate level total compensation includes base salary, bi-weekly bonuses for high intensity efforts, annual bonus and 401(k) employer contribution of 7% of base salary.

The base salary range for this position is $95,000 - $120,000 depending on experience and capabilities which will be assessed during the interview process.

Benefits

Access benefits information on our Life @ Exponent page:
https://www.exponent.com/careers/life-exponent

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.

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