In short

As a sport science specialist, you will design and carry out a wide range of mainly human centred tests to support the optimisation of human and product performance. You will also serve a vital role in validating and maximising the impact of R&D’s products through both advising and testing. You will be integrated into the multi-disciplinary innovation team and have the opportunity to work with PM’s, developers, engineers and designers. You have curiosity for science and engineering along with a passion for making insights in the field of sport

Your Mission

• Athlete specific performance testing to understand the human x product interaction
• Work closely with product management, design, development and the innovation team to provide recommendations on future iterations for products based on experience and testing results
• Design and perform data collections utilising High speed video, ground reaction force, in-shoe pressure, IMu’s, Mechanical testing equipment and Motion capture.
• Independently perform data analysis utilising: Matlab, VBA and visual 3D.
• Assist and guide through product validation process
• Make sure all testing is completed in accurate, repeatable and timely manner
• Assist in communication to product manager, design and the development teams
• Facilitate learning through providing guidance on new testing and research; teach any testing unfamiliar to analysts; teach any tools required for research assistance.
• Help manage athlete relationships
• Perform statistical analyses when necessary to support findings
• Prepare concept and results based reports and presentations, communications to technical and non-technical audiences.
• Stay connected to relevant current and upcoming research, technologies, methods, and industry trends. Build an effective information network.
• Contribute to brainstorming sessions and research by being a catalyst for performance based solutions to complex problems
• Contribute to product ideation sessions and concept reviews