Senior Biomechanist — Lead Player Health & Performance

Ballpark Operations; Cincinnati (OH); On-site; USD 110,000 - 140,000; Full time

Job summary

The Cincinnati Reds are seeking a Senior Biomechanist for Baseball Operations – Applied Sports Science to conduct advanced biomechanical analysis that informs player evaluation and health/performance optimization. You will lead complex projects and translate findings into actionable recommendations for multiple departments.

Requirements include a graduate degree in biomechanics or related field, 3+ years of data analysis experience with movement data, fluency in English, and willingness to

Qualifications

• Graduate degree in biomechanics, biomedical engineering, or similar; PhD preferred.
• 3+ years of data analysis experience with movement data; baseball movement preferred.
• Fluent English with strong written and verbal communication.
• Willingness to travel in the US and internationally and to work long hours.

Responsibilities

• Deliver applied biomechanics support to players, coaches, and staff and serve as a senior technical resource.
• Translate biomechanical findings into practical recommendations and reports.
• Plan, conduct, and interpret assessments to inform individualized strategies.
• Lead cross-functional projects integrating biomechanics with scouting and performance data.

Skills

Biomechanics

Data analysis

Programming (R, Python)

SQL

Communication

Equipment maintenance

Visualization

Microsoft Office

Education

Graduate degree in biomechanics or related field

Tools

R

Python

SQL databases

Job description

The Cincinnati Reds are seeking a Senior Biomechanist for Baseball Operations – Applied Sports Science to conduct advanced biomechanical analysis that informs player evaluation and health/performance optimization. You will lead complex projects and translate findings into actionable recommendations for multiple departments.

Requirements include a graduate degree in biomechanics or related field, 3+ years of data analysis experience with movement data, fluency in English, and willingness to