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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 ...

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 ...

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 ...

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 ...

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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How much do sports neuroscience research jobs pay per year?

As of Aug 28, 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 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.

What are the key skills and qualifications needed to thrive in sports neuroscience research?

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.

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.

Do sports neuroscience researchers make money?

Sports neuroscience researchers typically earn salaries that vary based on experience, education, and location, with many working in academic or clinical settings. Entry-level positions may start around $50,000 annually, while experienced professionals can earn over $100,000. Funding sources, grants, and institutional budgets also influence compensation levels.
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Infographic showing various Sports Neuroscience Research job openings in the United States as of August 2026, with employment types broken down into 1% Internship, 1% As Needed, 85% Full Time, 11% Part Time, and 2% Contract. Highlights an 84% Physical, 4% Hybrid, and 12% Remote job distribution, with an average salary of $105,259 per year, or $50.6 per hour.

Neurohospitalist Physician - Saint Luke's - Kansas City, MO

Saint Luke's Health System

Kansas City, MO • On-site

Other

Medical, Dental, Vision, Retirement, PTO

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Saint Luke's Health System (Kansas City) rating

7.1

Company rating: 7.1 out of 10

Based on 110 frontline employees who took The Breakroom Quiz

379th of 895 rated healthcare providers


Job description

Neurohospitalist Opportunity

Saint Luke's Marion Bloch Neuroscience Institute in Kansas City, MO is seeking BC/BE neurohospitalists to join a dynamic and growing team of neurologists and seven neurohospitalists.

About the position

  • 100% inpatient volume and the neurohospitalist will rotate at the comprehensive stroke center with the help of residents and advanced practice providers; the neurohospitalist will also cover busy primary stroke centers
  • Saint Luke's Hospital of Kansas City provides the region's most advanced stroke care, including stroke-reversal therapies and treatment to more than 4,000 patients each year
  • Saint Luke's is a leader in using both drug and mechanical interventions to reverse the permanent and debilitating effects of ischemic stroke—our doctors performed one of the world's first intra-arterial stroke reversal procedures in 1993
  • Saint Luke's Hospital is the primary teaching hospital for the University of Missouri-Kansas City (UMKC) Medical School; opportunity for academic appointment through UMKC, commensurate with level of experience
  • The neurology residency program provides 12 residents educational opportunities in all of the Neuroscience Institute's comprehensive treatment centers
  • Abundance of research opportunities and track record of success; possibility for start-up funding for motivated candidates
  • Saint Luke's has an extremely competitive career employment package that includes a guaranteed salary in addition to excellent benefits such as medical, dental, vision & malpractice insurance, tax-deferred retirement plan with employer match, excellent paid time off & a generous yearly CME allowance
  • Candidate must be eligible for MO and KS state medical licenses

About Saint Luke's Marion Bloch Neuroscience Institute

Saint Luke's Marion Bloch Neuroscience Institute is part of Saint Luke's, the West Region of BJC Health, one of the largest nonprofit health care organizations in the United States. The Institute is a comprehensive center for neuroscience research, education, and evidence-based medicine that combines faculty in neurology, neurosurgery, interventional neuroradiology, neurotology, psychiatry, and physical medicine and rehabilitation. Its legacy of innovation began in 1993 when doctors performed one of the world's first intra-arterial stroke reversal procedures. Saint Luke's specialists have continued to pioneer new stroke treatments and reverse strokes in thousands of patients through its network of stroke centers. The Neuroscience Institute is a global leader in using both drug and mechanical interventions to reverse the debilitating effects of ischemic stroke.

Saint Luke's Marion Bloch Neuroscience Institute brings together highly specialized neuroscientists to provide comprehensive treatment for the most complex neurological diseases, including stroke, epilepsy, brain tumors, Parkinson's and Alzheimer's diseases, multiple sclerosis, headaches, and facial pain, as well as aneurysms, intracerebral hemorrhages, memory disorders, hearing and balance disorders, and sleep disorders. The Neuroscience Institute's multispecialty team provides the latest minimally invasive spinal surgical techniques to treat acute and chronic back pain. It has a fellowship-trained neurosurgery team with subspecialties ranging from asleep deep brain stimulation (DBS) surgery to treating skull-based tumors and everything in between.

About Saint Luke's Saint Luke's serves the West Region of BJC Health, one of the largest nonprofit health care organizations in the United States. Through its 10 hospitals and campuses, multiple health service organizations, and more than 100 primary and specialty care offices, Saint Luke's provides the highest levels of quality and compassionate health care and health-related services for patients in urban, suburban, and rural communities in 65 specialty services across 67 counties in Missouri and Kansas. Saint Luke's Hospital of Kansas City is nationally recognized by U.S. News & World Report and is one of the elite hospitals in the region. Saint Luke's is committed to the highest levels of excellence in health care and the advancement of medical research and education. BJC Health is one of the largest employers in Missouri and comprises 24 hospitals and hundreds of clinics and service organizations, operating in two distinct regions, serving patients in its East Region as BJC HealthCare.

About Kansas City Saint Luke's is proud to call Kansas City home. With locations on both sides of the state line, the health system serves more than 2.1 million people and 240 neighborhoods in Kansas and Missouri. USA Today has regularly named Kansas City a top area for affordability, high-quality schools, and low traffic. The greater Kansas City metro area is a vibrant, growing community known for its thriving arts scene, world champion sports teams, natural beauty, and exceptional quality of life.

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Doctorate Degree

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Full Time Day (United States of America)

The best place to get care. The best place to give care. Saint Luke's 12,000 employees strive toward that vision every day. Our employees are proud to work for the only faith-based, nonprofit, locally owned health system in Kansas City. Joining Saint Luke's means joining a team of exceptional professionals who strive for excellence in patient care. Do the best work of your career within a highly diverse and inclusive workspace where all voices matter.

Join the Kansas City region's premiere provider of health services. Equal Opportunity Employer.


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