Researcher, Algorithms for the Content Creation team

POLAR; Jyväskylä; Hybrid; EUR 85,000 - 110,000; Full time

Job summary

Polar Electro is seeking a Senior Researcher, Algorithms for the Content Creation team to advance wearable sports, fitness, and wellness solutions. You will work with researchers, designers, and engineers to transform scientific knowledge into practical innovations for customers worldwide.

The role requires a Master’s or Ph.D. in a relevant field, strong Python programming skills, and experience with time-series data and signal processing. Hybrid work across Finland offices is available.

Qualifications

• Master's or Ph.D. in a relevant field (e.g., biomedical engineering, biophysics, mathematics, health sciences).
• Experience in developing algorithms and computational methods.
• Solid programming skills in Python.
• Experience with time-series data and signal processing.
• Collegial attitude and good communication skills in English.

Responsibilities

• Design and develop algorithms using biosignals and inertial data for Polar Smart Coaching solutions with a multidisciplinary team.
• Investigate and innovate new Polar features and applications in research projects.
• Design and supervise data collection studies for algorithm research and development.
• Report research findings including algorithm performance and feasibility.

Skills

Python

Time-series data

Signal processing

English communication

Education

Master's/PhD in relevant field

Tools

Git

Job description

Polar Electro is looking for a Senior Researcher, Algorithms for the Content Creation team

Polar Research Center is part of Polar R&D and acts as an innovation accelerator for Polar product and service development. The Research Center comprises a multidisciplinary team with expertise ranging from sensor technology and algorithms to physiology, data, and AI sciences, as well as exercise and health sciences. The team conducts cutting-edge research in wearable technologies, follows scientific developments, and collaborates globally with academic and industry partners. Polar Research Center is located at our headquarters in Kempele.

We are looking for a Senior Researcher, Algorithms to advance the next generation of sports, fitness, and wellness solutions at Polar. Alongside other researchers, designers, and engineers, you will contribute to transforming scientific knowledge into practical innovations that deliver meaningful value to our customers around the world.

Your responsibilities will include:

• Design and develop algorithms employing various data (e.g. biosignals, inertial data) for new Polar Smart Coaching solutions in close collaboration with a multidisciplinary team
• Investigate and innovate new Polar feature and application possibilities in internal and collaborative research projects
• Design and supervise data collection studies for algorithm research and development
• Report research findings including algorithm performance and feasibility

We expect you to have:

• Master's / Ph.D. degree in relevant field, such as biomedical engineering, biophysics, mathematics, or health sciences
• Experience in development of algorithms and computational methods
• Solid programming skills in Python
• Experience with time-series data and signal processing
• Collegial attitude and good communication skills in English

Considered as an advantage:

• Understanding of human physiology and biosignals
• Experience with code collaboration tools (e.g. Git) and practices
• Experience with wearable sensors
• Experience in applying AI/machine learning methods in algorithm development
• Passion for research and development of wellness and sport applications and devices

Job location is any Polar office in Finland (Kempele, Helsinki, Jyväskylä, or Tampere), with Kempele headquarters preferred. Polar supports a hybrid working model, offering flexibility between office and remote work.

For further information, please contact Mika Rahja, mika.rahja(at)polar.com.

Please note that we may start interviews during the application period. The position will be filled as soon as a suitable candidate is found.

Please note that the Finnish Security Intelligence Service (SUPO) will be asked to conduct a standard personal security clearance for the selected candidate.