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Thermal Sciences Associate (Ph.D.)

Exponent
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1 year ago
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Our Opportunity

Exponent's Practice is seeking anAssociate/Engineerto join its team of engineers in our growing London, UK office.

You will be responsible for

Performing outstanding technical work for clients Effectively managing client expectations Effectively managing multidisciplinary and international project teams Continued activity within their field of expertise as demonstrated through continued publication and presentation at technical conferences

Near-term career development and growth will include responsibility for developing client relationships, as well as participate in generating project opportunities and revenue through active marketing and attendance at local and international conferences.

You will have the following skills and qualifications

D./Dr.-Ing/. in Mechanical, Chemical, Aerospace/Aeronautical Engineering, or sciences such as Chemistry or Physics  Experimental research background focused in fluid dynamics, thermodynamics, heat transfer, combustion, or another related field Experience in development of experimental design, construction of experimental apparatus, instrumentation, data acquisition and data analysis Strong written and verbal communication skills for both technical and non-technical audiences Highly self-motivated as demonstrated through presentation at technical conferences, publication in peer reviewed journals, professional certifications and engineering licensure, and extra-curricular activities Intellectual curiosity with a passion to explore a vast array of problems and applications both within and outside of their area of specialization Strong deductive reasoning skills Demonstrated leadership skills and proven ability to work in a multidisciplinary, collaborative environment Previous industry experience, including co-op, work study or internship, preferred Chartered Engineer or Incorporated Engineer highly valued, but not required Dual language fluency valued, but not required

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