Research Associate – Field Research Team

Nike Inc; Beaverton (OR); On-site; USD 45,000 - 65,000; Full time

Job summary

Nike, Inc. in Beaverton, OR, seeks a Research Associate for the Field Research Team to plan and execute large-scale field studies. You will work with researchers and athletes, manage logistics, and help collect and analyze data in real-world settings.

The role emphasizes data processing, visualization, and reporting, with hands-on sensor and equipment troubleshooting, requiring independent initiative and strong communication within a multidisciplinary team.

Qualifications

• Familiar with biomechanics, performance research, wearable sensors, motion capture, and force plates.

Responsibilities

• Plan and execute large-scale field research initiatives.
• Communicate study details, troubleshoot equipment, and provide updates to researchers and staff.
• Oversee inventory management of research tools and products.
• Summarize and visualize data from research.
• Assist in the preparation of reports and presentations.

Skills

Biomechanics familiarity

Data processing

Python

Matlab

Initiative

Organizational skills

Industry research exposure

Tools

Python

MATLAB

Job description

Title: Research Associate – Field Research Team

Location: Beaverton, OR

Duration: 8 months contract

NIKE, Inc. does more than outfit the world's best athletes. It is a place to explore potential, obliterate boundaries and push out the edges of what can be. The company looks for people who can grow, think, dream and create. Its culture thrives by embracing diversity and rewarding imagination. The brand seeks achievers, leaders and visionaries. At Nike, it’s about each person bringing skills and passion to a challenging and constantly evolving game.

WHAT YOU WILL WORK ON

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 and innovative capabilities to drive the future of Nike products and services.

The Field Research team in the NSRL studies athletes* as they move outside of the Lab, in their daily lives and environments, using sensors, surveys, and more. We are looking for a passionate Research Associate to help plan and execute large scale field research initiatives.

Responsibilities

• Manage day-to-day logistics and support data collection & analysis for sport research programs.
• Interact with researchers, athletes, and other staff to communicate study details, troubleshoot equipment, and provide updates.
• Oversee inventory management of research tools and product.
• Summarize and visualize data from research.
• Assist in the preparation of reports and presentations.

WHAT YOU BRING

Skills

• Familiarity with biomechanics, performance research, wearable sensors, motion capture, and force plates.
• Experience with data processing, aggregation, analysis, and visualization.
• Working knowledge of programming languages such as Python or Matlab preferred.
• High level of initiative and ability to perform tasks independently.
• Strong organizational and communication skills.
• Exposure to industry research preferred.