Lead Sensory Neuroscience Researcher

Nike Inc; Beaverton (OR); On-site; USD 180,000 - 240,000; Full time

Job summary

Nike Inc. is seeking a Principal Researcher, Sensory Explore, to define and lead a comprehensive neuroscience and sensory research program within Nike Sport Research Lab. The role shapes strategy, builds stakeholder alignment, and acts as a catalyst for game-changing product innovation across NXT teams.

You will lead and mentor researchers, work hands-on with product teams, translate insights into actionable opportunities, and collaborate with global experts to advance sensory engagement.

Qualifications

• 10+ years of experience in neuroscience and sensory science with ability to conduct research and apply insights.
• Technologist: experience with state-of-the-art tools/techniques in neuroscience and sensory science.
• Experience defining strategy and implementing sensory science capabilities in products/services.
• Experience executing research agendas with observation, hypotheses, experimental design, statistics, data interpretation.
• Portfolio leadership in research to understand product/service levers through enhanced sensory engagement.
• Experience leading/mentoring researchers.
• Applied: track record of applying scientific knowledge to products or services, hands-on with prototyping.
• Creative scientist: catalyst for new product innovation; able to work with cross-functional teams.

Responsibilities

• Create a vision and strategy for implementing Sensory Explore and neuroscience capabilities at Nike.
• Develop the opportunity landscape and focus areas for Nike’s sensory research program.
• Drive a robust portfolio of studies to inform sensor-based product experiences and performance across genders, sports and geographies.

Skills

Ten+ years neuroscience/sensory

Mentoring researchers

Applied scientist

Creative catalyst

Communication & storytelling

Hands-on product prototyping

Behavior science knowledge (bonus)

Education

Master's degree in Sensory Science/Neuroscience/Psychology or related

Job description

Nike Inc. is seeking a Principal Researcher, Sensory Explore, to define and lead a comprehensive neuroscience and sensory research program within Nike Sport Research Lab. The role shapes strategy, builds stakeholder alignment, and acts as a catalyst for game-changing product innovation across NXT teams.

You will lead and mentor researchers, work hands-on with product teams, translate insights into actionable opportunities, and collaborate with global experts to advance sensory engagement.