Senior Biomechanics & Data Scientist, Athlete Performance

Global Sports Jobs Limited; Beaverton (OR); On-site; USD 90,000 - 135,000; Full time

Job summary

Nike Sport Research Lab is seeking a Senior Researcher to plan and execute applied biomechanics research focused on performance and protection for athletes at all levels. You will transform data from lab, field, and wearables into actionable insights for product innovation.

The role requires mastery of biomechanics, experimental design, and robust data analysis using Python, SQL, and Databricks. You will collaborate with engineers, data scientists, and designers to shape study designs and data

Qualifications

• Master’s degree in biomechanics, bioengineering, exercise science, kinesiology, or related field.
• 3+ years of research experience analysing athlete data from lab, field, or remote settings.
• Deep knowledge of biomechanics, experimental design, statistics, and movement data.
• Strong Python and SQL proficiency for data processing.

Responsibilities

• Plan and execute applied, athlete‑centric research for performance and protection.
• Analyse biomechanical data from in-lab, field, and remote studies across athletes.
• Build repeatable data pipelines and analysis workflows in Python and Databricks.
• Interpret results and share insights through reports and dashboards.
• Collaborate with cross‑functional teams across Lab and digital tech.

Skills

Python

SQL

Biomechanics

Statistical methods

Data pipelines

Experiment design

Data analysis

Communication of results

Education

Master’s degree in biomechanics

Tools

Databricks

OpenSim

Visual3D

Job description

Nike Sport Research Lab is seeking a Senior Researcher to plan and execute applied biomechanics research focused on performance and protection for athletes at all levels. You will transform data from lab, field, and wearables into actionable insights for product innovation.

The role requires mastery of biomechanics, experimental design, and robust data analysis using Python, SQL, and Databricks. You will collaborate with engineers, data scientists, and designers to shape study designs and data