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Goldfish Partners

Neurology

Saint Louis, MO · On-site

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Opportunities for stroke and neuroscience research * Opportunity to read EEG & EMG * Advanced ... Saint Louis offers major metro amenities including live music venues, professional sports teams ...

Saint Luke's Hospital System

$306K - $382K/yr

The Institute is a comprehensive center for neuroscience research, education, and evidence-based ... sports teams, natural beauty, and exceptional quality of life. Job Requirements Applicable ...

Saint Luke's Hospital of Kansas City

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The Institute is a comprehensive center for neuroscience research, education, and evidence-based ... sports teams, natural beauty, and exceptional quality of life. Job Requirements Applicable ...

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As of Aug 1, 2026, the average yearly pay for sports neuroscience research in the United States is $105,259.00, according to ZipRecruiter salary data. Most workers in this role earn between $84,500.00 and $127,500.00 per year, depending on experience, location, and employer.

What are the key skills and qualifications needed to thrive in Sports Neuroscience Research, and why are they important?

Excelling in Sports Neuroscience Research requires a strong background in neuroscience, physiology, and data analysis, often supported by an advanced degree such as a Ph.D. or M.S. in a related field. Familiarity with neuroimaging tools (e.g., fMRI, EEG), statistical software (e.g., SPSS, MATLAB), and research methodologies is crucial. Attention to detail, critical thinking, and collaboration skills help researchers design rigorous studies and work effectively within multidisciplinary teams. These competencies are vital to producing reliable findings that advance understanding of brain function and performance in athletes.

What is sports neuroscience research?

Sports neuroscience research is a field that explores how the brain and nervous system influence athletic performance, learning, injury, and recovery. It involves studying topics like motor skills, reaction time, decision making, and the effects of concussions on athletes. Researchers use tools such as brain imaging, neuropsychological tests, and wearable technology to better understand how athletes' brains function during training and competition. The goal is to enhance performance, prevent injury, and support rehabilitation through neuroscientific insights.

How does a Sports Neuroscience Researcher typically collaborate with coaches and athletes to apply research findings in real-world training?

Sports Neuroscience Researchers often work closely with coaches, athletic trainers, and athletes to translate scientific findings into practical strategies that enhance performance and reduce injury risk. This collaboration may involve developing cognitive training programs, advising on concussion protocols, or analyzing neurological data to inform individualized training plans. Effective communication skills are essential, as researchers must explain complex neuroscience concepts in accessible terms and adapt recommendations to the unique needs of each sport or team. Typically, this involves regular meetings, feedback sessions, and sometimes on-field observations to ensure research is meaningfully integrated into practice.
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Principal Neuroscience Researcher, Sensory Explore

Nike

Beaverton, OR • On-site

Full-time

Re-posted 10 days ago

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Company rating: 7.6 out of 10

Based on 274 frontline employees who took The Breakroom Quiz

7th of 104 rated fashion retailers

Job description

Innovation is oxygen for NIKE, Inc., and the company depends on its talented, global workforce to breathe originality and curiosity into everything they do. The Nike Advanced Innovation team strives for lighter, faster, bigger, smarter, smaller, more efficient, more sustainable and more personal. They imagine, research, analyze and invent the next industry-changing technology to advance athletic performance. In roles that span research, design, materials and manufacturing, the Advanced Innovation team looks to the future and focuses on making the seemingly impossible, possible.
The Nike Sport Research Lab (NSRL) is a multidisciplinary team of researchers, innovators, and scientists who lead with science to make athletes* measurably better. We deliver validated insights and state-of-the-art capabilities to drive the future of Nike products and services. As diverse as our athletes* are, our evidence-based solutions meet the constantly evolving demands of sport and life. We apply scientific methods and research results to drive new concepts and platforms across multiple innovation teams.
WHO YOU WILL WORK WITH
As our Principal Neuroscience Researcher, Sensory Explore , you will work as an applied expert and influence creative product teams across NXT and Nike. You will engage with teams at different points in the spectrum of concept development, from those looking to understand athlete sensory science opportunities, to teams that have ideas and solutions in mind.You will be "hands-on" with product "solutioning" in collaboration with a variety of teams including but not limited to innovation, product development, and tech. You will report on and share storytelling of program progress and impactful insights with a variety of Nike leaders.You will mentor, guide and lead researchers on the team in a portfolio of work.You will also work with researcher experts in the field and around the world to help inform and execute your portfolio of work.
WHO WE ARE LOOKING FOR
We're looking for a Principal Researcher, Sensory Explore. This role leads the implementation of a Sensory Explore research program at Nike - defining strategy, aligning stakeholders, and being a creative catalyst for new innovation - through a portfolio of evidence-based research programs in the Nike Sport Research Lab. Whether for performance, experience, modifying behavior, or stimulating the senses, your research will aim at understanding the product and service levers that can provide measurable and palpable benefits for athletes across gender, sport and geographies.
The candidate needs to be an applied, creative expert in the areas of neuroscience, sensory science or related field and have the ability to lead a team of researchers and influence creative product teams across Nike.
WHAT YOU BRING
  • Master's degree in Sensory Science, Neuroscience, Psychology or related field. Will accept any suitable combination of education, experience and training.

  • 10+ years expertise in neuroscience and sensory science, with the skills and ability to conduct research and apply scientific insights.

  • Technologist: understands and has experience in applying and developing the state of the art in technical tools and techniques in the area of neuroscience and sensory science

  • Experience in creation of a vision and strategy with respect to implementation of sensory science capabilities and knowledge to product or service.

  • Experience in executing research agendas, with specific expertise in the scientific method, including but not limited to: observation, formulation of testable hypotheses, experimental design, statistical methods, data analysis and interpretation of results.

  • Experience driving a portfolio of research aimed at understanding the product and service levers through an enhanced sensory engagement lens.

  • Experience leading and mentoring researchers.

  • Applied: Looking for someone who has a proven track record of applying scientific knowledge and insights to products or services. Willing to jump in and get "hands-on" with product and prototyping.

  • Creative scientist, with experience or aptitude for acting as a catalyst for new product innovation. Open and able to work effectively with creative and technical product teams across NXT and Nike.

  • Skilled and experienced in communicating scientific research, and insights and story telling to both scientist and non-scientists.

  • Bonus: knowledge and experience in Behavior Science

WHAT YOU WILL WORK ON
As the Principal Researcher, Sensory Explore, you will create a vision and strategy for implementation of a Sensory Explore and neuroscience research capability at Nike. You will also create the opportunity landscape, with recommendations for where Nike should focus.
  • You will be a driver of a robust portfolio of research aimed at stimulating and influencing the body's sensory system to provide enhanced experiences and performance with products and services, with a focus across gender, sport, geographies and abilities.

  • As a creative catalyst for new product innovation, you will apply scientific knowledge and insights to new products and services across different innovation teams..You will be the knowledge-based expert at Nike in the area of neuroscience and sensory science as it applies to the opportunities for Nike.

  • As the Principal Sensory Researcher, you will represent Nike at external conferences and with media.

  • As a technologist, you will drive the use of and development of new and creative measurement / technical tools and work cross-funcitonally with Nike tech teams.

We offer a number of accommodations to complete our interview process including screen readers, sign language interpreters, accessible and single location for in-person interviews, closed captioning, and other reasonable modifications as needed. If you discover, as you navigate our application process, that you need assistance or an accommodation due to a disability, please complete the Candidate Accommodation Request Form.

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