Run Behavior Researcher II, Run Research Team

About the role

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. Your Job: The mission of the Run Research Team is to create and leverage novel, scientific concepts and runner-driven product performance insights to create amazing products to help everyone run their path. As a Run Behavior Researcher II, you will be an integral part of the Run Research Team, helping to create the future of the run. You will explore how runners move, feel, and respond to product in real-world conditions. You will bring together quantitative data from the run with qualitative feedback from surveys and field studies to understand how running behavior shapes product experience. By connecting the voice, motion, and emotion of runners, you will help guide product design decisions that make every run feel better and more joyful. Your work will bridge data and empathy - ensuring the runner is at the center of every performance innovation. You will work cross-functionally, collaborating with Run Performance Research Scientists, Run Research Physiologists, and Run Research Data Scientists to transform runner insights to innovative products. Compensation: The pay range for this position, based out of the Brooks Seattle HQ, is $90,129 -$135,193 per year. Base pay offered will vary depending on job-related knowledge, skills, and experience. Oher: Brooks is proud to offer a robust benefits package to our employees and their families! Benefits: including medical, dental, vision, life, and AD&D insurance, disability insurance, HSA and employer contribution, FSA, family & fertility assistance, 401K Savings Plan and match, employee assistance program, and transportation assistance. Paid Time Off: Brooks offers generous time off, including five weeks of paid time off, eleven paid holidays, paid sick and parental leave. Bonus: in addition to base pay, Brooks employees may also be offered an annual bonus based on company performance. Perks: including product discounts, employee recognition, fitness discounts, volunteer and donation benefits. Location: You will spend 4 days per week in our Seattle offices, as we believe our organization flourishes when connections, collaboration, creativity, problem-solving, and celebrations happen in person. 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.

Requirements

• Ph.D. in biomechanics or related field including engineering, kinesiology, physiology, exercise science, human factors and ergonomics plus 1+ years of relevant work experience or equivalent combination of education, experience, and training (e.g., M.Sc . +3). 6+ years of experience in the performance industry in lieu of a graduate degree.
• Knowledge of athletic performance and injury prevention preferred.
• Understanding of running shoe design features and components and how they influence product experience.
• Proficient Microsoft Word, Excel, Outlook, and PowerPoint skills.
• Proficient in coding to prep, blend, analyze and visualize data (Python, SQL, MATLAB, Qualtrics).
• Experience identifying new features in wearable data that can be translated into research insights.
• Expertise with qualitative and quantitative data collection and study design evaluation, including collecting and analyzing data in an unbiased manner.
• Experience in presenting scientific principles to technical and non-technical groups.
• Keen attention to detail. Organizational and time management skills with the ability to plan, organize and execute tasks with short timelines.
• Excellent verbal and written communication skills, with an advanced ability to communicate points of views concisely and functional expertise within project teams.
• Ability to collaborate with diverse stakeholders with varying skills and perspectives.
• Curious and open minded - always up for a challenge and always looking to improve our products and processes.
• Comfort with uncertainty and absorbing new knowledge fast
• Demonstrated ability to try things quickly rather than waiting for a "perfect" plan.
• Demonstrates an optimistic winning attitude that drives problem solving.

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