Principal Neuroscience Researcher, Sensory Explore

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

Job summary

Nike, Inc. seeks a Principal Neuroscience Researcher, Sensory Explore, to lead a portfolio of sensory science and neuroscience research across Nike.

You will define strategy and opportunities, mentor researchers, and collaborate with innovation, product development, and technology teams to shape next-generation experiences for athletes worldwide. Your work will merge rigorous scientific methods with hands-on prototyping, driving measurable improvements in product performance and user experience

Qualifications

• Master's degree and broad expertise in neuroscience and sensory science.
• Proven ability to design and execute research programs with scientific rigor.
• Experience translating insights into product strategy and development.
• Strong leadership and mentoring experience for researchers.
• Hands-on attitude with product prototyping and technical collaboration.
• Ability to communicate complex science to diverse audiences.

Responsibilities

• Lead the sensory explore and neuroscience research portfolio for Nike.
• Develop vision and strategy for implementation across Nike teams.
• Collaborate with innovation, product development and tech teams.
• Present progress and insights to Nike leaders and external audiences.

Skills

Neuroscience

Sensory Science

Leadership

Research Methods

Statistical Analysis

Experiment Design

Communication

Education

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

Tools

Measurement tools

Job description

Innovation is oxygen for NIKE, Inc., and the company depends on its talented, global workforce to breathe originality and curiosity into everything theydo. The Nike Advanced Innovation team strives for lighter, faster, bigger, smarter, smaller, more efficient, moresustainableand more personal. They imagine, research, analyze and invent the next industry-changing technology to advance athletic performance. In roles that span research, design, materials and manufacturing, the Advanced Innovation team looks to the future and focuses on making theseemingly impossible, possible.

The Nike Sport Research Lab (NSRL) is a multidisciplinary team of researchers, innovators, and scientists who lead with science to make athletes* measurably better. We deliver validated insights andstate-of-the-artcapabilities to drive the future of Nike products and services. As diverse as our athletes*are, our evidence-based solutions meet the constantly evolving demands of sport and life. We apply scientific methods and research results to drive new concepts and platforms across multiple innovation teams.

WHO YOU WILL WORK WITH

As our Principal Neuroscience Researcher, SensoryExplore ,you will work as an applied expert and influencecreative product teamsacross NXT and Nike.You will engage with teamsat different points in the spectrum of concept development, from those looking to understand athlete sensory science opportunities, to teams that have ideas and solutions inmind.Youwill be "hands-on" with product "solutioning" in collaboration with a variety of teams including but not limited toinnovation, product development, andtech.You will report on and share storytelling of program progress and impactful insights with avariety of Nikeleaders.Youwillmentor, guide and lead researcherson the team in a portfolio ofwork.Youwill also work withresearcher experts in the field and around the worldto help inform and execute your portfolio of work.

WHO WE ARE LOOKING FOR

We'relooking for aPrincipalResearcher, Sensory Explore.This roleleadsthe implementation of aSensory Exploreresearchprogram at Nike-defining strategy,aligning stakeholders,and being a creative catalyst fornew innovation-througha portfolio of evidence-based researchprogramsintheNike Sport ResearchLab.Whether for performance, experience,modifyingbehavior,orstimulating the senses,yourresearchwillaim at understanding the product and service levers that can provide measurable and palpable benefits for athletes across gender,sportand geographies.

WHAT YOU BRING

• Master's degreein Sensory Science, Neuroscience,Psychologyor related field.Will accept any suitable combination of education,experienceand training.
• 10+ yearsexpertisein neuroscience and sensory science, with theskills andability to conduct research and apply scientific insights.
• Technologist: understands and hasexperience in applying and developing the state of the art in technical tools and techniquesin the area ofneuroscience and sensory science
• Experience increation of a vision and strategywith respect to implementation of sensory science capabilities and knowledge to product or service.
• Experience in executing research agendas,with specificexpertisein the scientific method, including but not limitedto:observation, formulation of testable hypotheses, experimental design, statistical methods, dataanalysisand interpretation of results.
• Experience driving a portfolio of research aimed atunderstanding the productand service levers through an enhanced sensory engagement lens.
• Experienceleading and mentoringresearchers.
• Applied: Looking for someone who has aproventrack recordof applying scientific knowledgeand insightsto products or services.Willing to jump in and get "hands-on" with product and prototyping.
• Creative scientist, with experience or aptitude for acting as acatalyst for new product innovation.Open and able towork effectively with creative and technical product teamsacross NXT and Nike.
• Skilled and experienced in*communicating scientificresearch, and insights andstory telling*to both scientist and non-scientists.
• Bonus: knowledge and experience in Behavior Science

WHAT YOU WILL WORK ON

As the Principal Researcher, Sensory Explore, you will create avision and strategyfor implementation of a Sensory Explore and neuroscience research capability at Nike.You will also create the opportunity landscape, with recommendations for where Nike shouldfocus.

• Youwill be adriver of a robust portfolio of researchaimed at stimulating and influencing the body's sensory system to provide enhanced experiences and performance with products and services, with a focus across gender, sport,geographiesand abilities.
• As a creative catalyst for new product innovation, you willapply scientific knowledge and insightsto new products and servicesacross different innovationteams..Youwill bethe knowledge-based expert at Nikein the area ofneuroscience and sensory science as it applies to the opportunities for Nike.
• As the Principal Sensory Researcher, you willrepresentNikeat external conferencesand with media.
• Asa technologist, you willdrive the use of and development of new and creativemeasurement / technical toolsand work cross-funcitonallywith Nike tech teams.We offer a number of accommodations to complete our interview process including screen readers, sign language interpreters, accessible and single location for in-person interviews, closed captioning, and other reasonable modifications as needed. If you discover, as you navigate our application process, that you need assistance or an accommodation due to a disability, please complete the Candidate Accommodation Request Form.