Principal Scientist (Ph.D.)
ExponentPhiladelphia, Pennsylvania, United States
Posted October 30, 2025
Full Time
About the Company
Exponent is the only premium engineering and scientific consulting firm with the depth and breadth of expertise to solve our clients' most profoundly unique, unprecedented, and urgent challenges.
Job Description
Exponent is seeking an experienced consultant for a Principal Scientist position in our Ecological & Biological Sciences Practice in our Philadelphia, PA office. The ideal candidate will have a PhD in Ecology, Biology, Ecotoxicology, Environmental Sciences or a related scientific field, a minimum of 10 years of consulting experience, and a proven track record of business generation and attracting new and repeat clients or funding.
Requirements
- PhD in Ecology, Biology, Ecotoxicology, Environmental Sciences or a related scientific field
- Minimum of 10 years of consulting experience in the ecological or environmental sciences space
- Proven track record of business generation and attracting new and repeat clients or funding
- Exceptional verbal and written communication skills
- Strong analytical and problem-solving skills
- Outstanding reputation among clients and the scientific community
- Adept people management abilities
- Strong commitment to professional development
Benefits
- Access to benefits information on our Life@Exponent page