Student Applied Sport Scientist: Field & Lab Experience

Center for Public Partnerships & Research; Topeka (KS); On-site; USD 21,000 - 28,000; Part time

Job summary

Jayhawk Athletic Performance Laboratory (JAPL) is seeking an hourly student worker to support applied sports science services for collegiate teams. You will assist with athlete monitoring, data collection, and use of sport science technologies in both lab and field settings.

The role emphasizes hands‑on experience in processing health and performance data, with opportunities to contribute to research projects advancing athlete health and development.

Qualifications

• Coursework or work experience in exercise science, kinesiology, biomechanics, physiology, sport science, or related field.
• Demonstrated ability to work effectively with students, faculty, staff, coaches, and student‑athletes while following protocols.
• Ability to work independently and as part of a multidisciplinary team.

Responsibilities

• Assist with delivery of applied sports science services to JAPL sport team partners.
• Support athlete monitoring and performance assessment activities, including collection of physiological, biomechanical, workload, and performance measures.
• Assist with setup, operation, and troubleshooting of sport science technologies and equipment.
• Assist with data collection for JAPL research studies involving athletes and sport teams.
• Prepare equipment, testing areas, and data collection materials before sessions.
• Collect and document research data in accordance with established protocols.
• Assist with downloading, organizing, cleaning, and processing data from monitoring and research technologies.
• Enter and maintain data in spreadsheets and databases; perform basic data quality checks.

Skills

Attention to detail

Team collaboration

Independent work

Microsoft Office

Education

Exercise science coursework

Tools

Microsoft Office

Job description

Jayhawk Athletic Performance Laboratory (JAPL) is seeking an hourly student worker to support applied sports science services for collegiate teams. You will assist with athlete monitoring, data collection, and use of sport science technologies in both lab and field settings.

The role emphasizes hands‑on experience in processing health and performance data, with opportunities to contribute to research projects advancing athlete health and development.