About this role
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The Applied Performance Science Technician will direct, analyze, interpret, and communicate athlete-performance and athlete-product assessment findings to inform University performance initiatives and Adidas innovation, product-development, and product-selection activities. This position will manage and execute approved data collection, analysis, and reporting related to physical, physiological, kinematic, biomechanical, and athlete-product assessments within the University partner’s sports medicine, sports science, and sports performance departments. This position is responsible for applying approved assessment metrics, data-quality practices, and analytical methods to promote accurate, consistent, and efficient research, development, and athlete-product assessment activities while also serving as a cross-functional Sport Science team member who translates complex scientific information into clear, evidence-based insights for technical and nontechnical stakeholders.
• Plan, schedule, set up, and direct approved in-laboratory biomechanical baseline-screening assessments of NCAA athletes, using force plates, foot scanners, timing gates, and other appropriate technologies.
• Evaluate the quality, completeness, relevance, and consistency of collected data; identify findings that require clarification or follow-up; and resolve routine data-quality and operational issues within approved methodologies.
• Analyze and interpret athlete-assessment results and develop individualized athlete-assessment reports that synthesize relevant findings, trends, and considerations for athletes, coaches, and appropriate University stakeholders.
• Explore intra- and inter-sport performance trends; evaluate analytical approaches within approved methods; and synthesize conclusions and evidence-based recommendations that support approved research and development activities.
• Support University programs and departments by translating athlete-performance and athlete-product findings into sports-science insights that increase understanding of athlete performance and athlete-product interactions.
• Manage laboratory equipment and devices required for athlete and athlete-product assessments, including ensuring equipment is available, operational, and ready for approved testing activities.
• Develop clear, concise, results-based technical reports and presentations that translate complex scientific information into actionable insights for technical and nontechnical audiences, as approved by the University.
• Plan, schedule, set up, and direct approved on-field athlete assessments and product-testing activities, including video recordings and wearable-sensor data collection.
• Evaluate and interpret on-field athlete and athlete-product assessment findings to identify relevant trends, considerations, and follow-up needs.
• Integrate and align approved Adidas Athlete Performance data-innovation initiatives within University athletics programs and coordinate assessment activity with participating University stakeholders.
• Contribute sports-science analysis and technical perspective to the strategic direction of the Adidas Innovation team and immediate Athlete Performance team.
• Analyze athlete and athlete-product assessment findings to evaluate product-related considerations and provide evidence-based technical recommendations supporting Adidas innovation, product-development, and product-selection activities.
• Prepare technical reports that synthesize relevant findings and trends for University performance teams and appropriate Adidas stakeholders.
• Plan, schedule, set up, and direct approved in-laboratory baseline and advanced footwear product-testing activities.
• Analyze and interpret footwear product-testing findings; assess data quality and completeness; and identify results requiring clarification or follow-up.
• Prepare concise, timely technical updates and reports for Adidas Innovation regarding athlete-assessment status and athlete-product project, research, and partnership activity.
• Communicate assessment findings, technical recommendations, and project status clearly to support shared understanding among University and Adidas stakeholders.
Required Qualifications
• Education: Bachelor’s degree in Data Science, Sports Science, or relevant field of study. • Experience: 2 years of experience in a research or physical, physiological, kinematic, or biomechanical testing setting. Relevant experience in a clinical setting or in connection with a master’s or doctoral degree will be considered. • Knowledge, Skills, Abilities: • Knowledge of science and technology with a passion for making insights into the field of sport • Ability to translate insights from working with athletes and athletic teams • Ability to understand scientific and complex information, and communicate this to technical and non-technical audiences • Ability to educate and train colleagues by sharing knowledge on an on-going basis • Demonstrate the ability to work independently and within a team atmosphere • Ability to communicate and negotiate effectively, cooperate well, and to develop and maintain relationships • Ability to plan working time efficiently, balancing short term tasks with long-term goals • Demonstrate analytical skills, as well as the ability to be solution-driven and results-oriented
Preferred Qualifications
• Education: Master’s degree in Data Science, Sports Science, or relevant field of study. Ph.D. in Data Science, Sports Science, or relevant field of study. • Experience: Experience working in an NCAA or professional sports program with sports science, sports performance, or sports medicine. Experience as an NCAA or professional athlete. Work Location
• Knoxville, TN • Onsite Compensation and Benefits
• UT market range: 08 • Find more information on the UT Market Range structure here • Find more information on UT Benefits here Application Instructions To express interest, please submit an application with the noted below attachments.
• Resume
• Cover Letter
• List of 3 Professional References
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