Run Performance Graduate Internship, Run Research Team - Winter 2027

Brooksrunning; Seattle (WA); On-site; USD 41,000 - 50,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Paid Internship

Sign-on bonus

Housing Subsidy

Travel Fee Coverage

Medical/Dental/Vision Coverage

60% Employee Discount

Paid Holidays

$33/hour

Job summary

Brooks Running is offering a Master’s-level Run Research Lab internship at our Seattle HQ. You’ll assist in biomechanical data collection and product research for running gear.

The role focuses on motion capture, material testing, data analysis in Python/MATLAB, and reporting findings to product teams. Six-month onsite commitment with full-time hours and a $33/hour stipend.

Qualifications

• Master's degree in biomechanics, kinesiology, or related field.
• Will commit to six months onsite in Seattle, WA.
• Willingness to learn and gain hands-on experience.
• Able to commit to up to 40 hours/week.
• Strong communication skills.
• Hands-on biomechanics lab experience with 3D motion capture.
• Experience with materials testing.
• Quantitative data analysis and reporting skills.
• Coding experience in Python or MATLAB.
• Proficient in MS Word/Excel/PowerPoint.

Responsibilities

• Understand athletic product design features and their effect on movement.
• Collect and process human subject data using Motion Analysis 3D motion capture.
• Write code to analyze biomechanical data in Python or Visual 3D.
• Perform mechanical testing on material samples and full shoes.
• Summarize findings in reports for product teams.
• Conduct human movement studies to inspire testing procedures.
• Mine data from historical dashboards to suggest improvements.
• Build relationships with customers and Brooks community.
• Support other duties as assigned.

Skills

Python

Data analysis

3D motion capture

Biomechanics

MATLAB

Data mining

Education

Master's degree in biomechanics/kinesiology/exercise science

Tools

Visual 3D

Instron

Motion Analysis 3D

Job description

Who We Are:

At Brooks, we believe movement is the key to feeling more alive. That's why we're driven to create gear and experiences that take people to the place that makes them feel more alive — whether it’s a headspace, a feeling, or a finish line.

Everyone who works at Brooks is propelled by a company culture that sparks excitement, fuels collaboration, inspires creativity, and ignites innovation.

Our brand values help bond us together and drive our success:

• Runner First
  • We act in the best interest of the runner
• Word is Bond
  • We do what we say we'll do
• Champion Heart
  • We give our all in everything we do
• There is no I in Run
  • We stay generous with our humanity
• Keep Moving
  • We find ways to move every day, because joy is kinetic!

We welcome everyone from every walk of life looking to inspire others through the power of movement - because we're all moving towards something. Let's run there.

Brooks Internship Program

Brooks Running hosts internships at our Seattle HQ offices to provide hands-on, meaningful work experience to further enhance your education and professional aptitude. Our interns gain exposure to real work, and projects while working side by side with Brooks employees and leadership. If chosen for this role, you will embark on 6 months of learning, professional development, and exposure to the Brooks brand and culture.

Internship Details

Duration: 6 months

Internship Target Start: Jan 4, Jan 11, or Jan 18.

Compensation: $ 33.00/hr.

Location: Seattle, HQ Schedule: 40 hours / week

Your Opportunity

The mission of the Brooks Run Research Lab is to create and leverage novel, scientific concepts and runner-driven product performance insights to create amazing products to help everyone run their path.

Our Run Research Lab is seeking a Master's graduate intern to work at our Seattle HQ offices. As a Run Research performance Intern, you will gain hands-on experience in product research at the leading running brand - Brooks Sports, Inc. Your primary responsibilities will be to assist in biomechanical data collection and processing for Run Research that will be used to inform product design, materials, and development.

The protocols will include but are not limited to motion capture, material mechanical properties, and metabolic testing. This information is critical for our multi-departmental infrastructure, including Development, Design, and Merchandising, to ensure that the performance integrity of our product meets the needs of our end consumers. You will also gain knowledge on how the human movement influences the design and development of athletic products at Brooks.

Your Impact (Responsibilities)

• Understand athletic product design features and components and how they influence human movement.
• Collection and processing of human subject data using Motion Analysis 3D motion capture.
• Write code to analyze mechanical and biomechanical data in Python or Visual 3D.
• Perform mechanical testing on material samples and full shoes (Instron).
• Write scientific reports in PowerPoint and Microsoft Word. Summarize human movement and mechanical property findings for Brooks product and competitors that are delivered to product teams for use in product improvement.
• Use your graduate-level research skills to conduct human movement studies that lead to innovative testing procedures and optimization of products for all who run.
• Use your advanced data analytics skills to mine data in our historical dashboards to recommend product improvements based on identified opportunities.
• Develop loyal, engaging relationships with our customers and the Brooks community.
• Other duties as assigned

Project:

• As a part of your experience as a graduate intern at Brooks, you will have the opportunity to complete a project under the support and supervision of your manager. Details of your project will be finalized once you arrive at Brooks based on your skills and the needs of the business. You will use your ever-growing analytical skillset as a graduate student to prepare a thoughtful and elevated project. During the course of this project, you will weave your learnings from your graduate courses into your work to challenge yourself, and benefit Brooks. You will present your work and findings to senior leadership at Brooks at the end of your internship, to hone in on your research, recommendation, and presentation skills.

• Master's degree with a background in biomechanics, kinesiology, and/or exercise science or an equivalent analytical field.
• Willing to commit to the intern position for six months onsite in Seattle, WA
• Willingness to learn and gain hands-on experience.
• Able to commit to up to 40 hours a week to be physically present at HQ.
• Strong verbal and written communication skills, demonstrating effective listening through concise, clear verbal and written communication.
• Hands-on experience in a biomechanics lab or a lab that involved data collection on human subjects using 3D motion capture.
• Hands-on experience with materials testing and familiarity with stress/strain testing protocols.
• Well-developed quantitative skills with an aptitude for report-building, data mining, and interpretation.
• Hands-on experience with writing code (Python [preferred], MATLAB, etc.) and creating kinematic and kinetic models for human motion capture (Visual 3D).
• Experience with Microsoft Office, including Word, Excel, and PowerPoint.
• Strong organizational skills.
• Detail-oriented with an emphasis on quality work products. Always looking to improve our products and processes while also displaying a willingness to dive into the details and help wherever necessary.
• Must be able to collaborate in a team-oriented environment.
• Embrace Brooks values!

Benefits

• Paid Internship
• Sign-on bonus to provide financial support before first paycheck
• Housing Subsidy
• Travel Fee Coverage
• Medical/Dental/Vision Coverage
• 60% Employee Discount
• Paid Holidays
• $33/hour

At Brooks, we celebrate diversity & equity. We are committed to creating an inclusive environment, and encourage people of all backgrounds, perspectives, experiences, and skills to apply. Brooks is proud to be an equal employment opportunity employer. All employment decisions are made without regard to race, religion, creed, color, national origin, age, sex, gender, gender identity or expression, two-spirit identity, sexual orientation, genetic information, the presence of a physical, mental, or sensory disability, marital status, pregnancy (including childbirth and related conditions), caste, citizenship or immigration status, honorably discharged veteran or military status, actual or perceived victims of domestic violence, harassment, sexual assault or stalking, HIV or Hepatitis C infection, political ideology, use of a trained service animal by a person with a disability, or on any other basis protected by federal, state, or local law, or any other non-merit based factors.