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As a Research Assistant, you will support laboratory experiments, collect and analyze research data ... Collaborate with scientists and research staff on multiple projects. Qualifications * Bachelor ...

Sports Science Intern - Fall 2026

Phoenix, AZ ยท On-site

$15 - $19.75/hr

Sports Science Component: * Assist with athlete assessments (force plates, velocity profiling ... Support applied research, literature review, and data presentation. * Calibrate and maintain ...

Sports Science Intern - Fall 2026

Gulf Breeze, FL ยท On-site

$13.75 - $18.25/hr

Sports Science Component: * Assist with athlete assessments (force plates, velocity profiling ... Support applied research, literature review, and data presentation. * Calibrate and maintain ...

$19 - $26/hr

AND POSITION REQUIREMENTS The Social Science Research Institute is seeking candidates for Part-Time Research Assistant positions. Responsibilities will include providing support to investigators on ...

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How much do sports science research assistant jobs pay per hour?

As of Aug 11, 2026, the average hourly pay for sports science research assistant in the United States is $21.91, according to ZipRecruiter salary data. Most workers in this role earn between $18.51 and $25.48 per hour, depending on experience, location, and employer.

What is the difference between Sports Science Research Assistant vs Sports Physiologist?

AspectSports Science Research AssistantSports Physiologist
Required CredentialsBachelor's degree in sports science, kinesiology, or related fieldBachelor's or master's degree in exercise physiology or sports science, certification often preferred
Work EnvironmentResearch labs, universities, sports organizationsClinics, sports teams, rehabilitation centers
Employer & Industry UsageAcademic, research institutions, sports organizationsSports teams, healthcare facilities, rehabilitation centers
Common Search & ComparisonYesYes

The Sports Science Research Assistant primarily supports research projects in labs or academic settings, focusing on data collection and analysis. In contrast, a Sports Physiologist works directly with athletes or patients to improve performance and recovery through physiological assessments and training programs. While both roles require a background in sports science, their work environments and responsibilities differ significantly.

What is a sports science research assistant?

Sports Science Research Assistants are professionals who support research projects focused on sports performance, exercise physiology, biomechanics, and related fields. They help design experiments, collect and analyze data, and maintain laboratory equipment. Their work contributes to advancing knowledge about athletic performance, injury prevention, and overall health. They often collaborate with scientists, coaches, and athletes to ensure research is conducted accurately and ethically.

What are some common challenges faced by sports science research assistants during data collection and analysis?

Sports Science Research Assistants often encounter challenges such as ensuring data accuracy when working with athletes, managing large datasets, and maintaining consistency across trials. Additionally, coordinating schedules with coaches and participants can be complex, especially in busy training environments. Adapting quickly to unexpected changes in research protocols and troubleshooting technical issues with lab equipment are also common aspects of the role. Effective communication and meticulous attention to detail are essential for overcoming these challenges.

What are the key skills and qualifications needed to thrive as a sports science research assistant?

To thrive as a Sports Science Research Assistant, you generally need a degree in sports science or a related field and a solid understanding of research methodologies and data analysis. Familiarity with statistical software (such as SPSS or R), laboratory equipment, and research ethics certifications is typically required. Strong attention to detail, effective communication, and teamwork skills help you collaborate with researchers and participants. These skills ensure accurate data collection, meaningful analysis, and successful completion of research projects in a dynamic sports science environment.
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Infographic showing various Sports Science Research Assistant job openings in the United States as of August 2026, with employment types broken down into 60% Full Time, 28% Part Time, 8% Temporary, and 4% Contract. Highlights an 92% In-person, and 8% Remote job distribution, with an average salary of $45,571 per year, or $21.9 per hour.

Social Science Research Assistant - Aerospace Medical Research (AMR26)

ProSidian Consulting

Oklahoma City, OK โ€ข On-site

Part-time

Medical, Dental, Vision, Life, Retirement, PTO

Re-posted 14 days ago


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Company Description

ProSidian is a Management and Operations Consulting Services Firm focusing on providing value to clients through tailored solutions based on industry leading practices.ย  ProSidian services focus on the broad spectrum of Risk Management, Compliance, Business Process, IT Effectiveness, Energy & Sustainability, and Talent Management.ย  We help forward thinking clients solve problems and improve operations.ย 

Launched by former Big 4 Management Consultants; our multidisciplinary teams bring together the talents of nearly 190 professionals globally to complete a wide variety of engagements for Private Companies, Fortune 1,000 Enterprises, and Government Agencies of all sizes.ย  Our Services are deployed across the enterprise, target drivers of economic profit (growth, margin and efficiency), and are aligned at the intersections of assets, processes, policies and people delivering value.ย 

ProSidian clients represent a broad spectrum of industries to include but are not limited to Energy, Manufacturing, Chemical, Retail, Healthcare, Telecommunications, Hospitality, Pharmaceuticals, Banking & Financial Services, Transportation, Federal and State Government Agencies.ย  Learn More About ProSidian Consulting at www.ProSidian.com.

Job Description

ProSidian Seeks a Social Science Research Assistant - Aerospace Medical Research (AMR26) headquartered near CONUS - Oklahoma City, OK to support requirements for Aerospace and Defense Sector Clients.ย 

This CONUS - Oklahoma City, OK | Social Science Research Assistant - Aerospace Medical Research (AMR26) Contract Contingent position currently best aligns with the Social Science Research Assistant Labor Category. Ideal candidates exhibit the ability to visualize, analyze, and convert data and experiences to meet performance challenges while confidently engaging in productive "Jugaad" and dialogue targeting mission success.ย  ProSidian Team Members work to provide Gov't. - Federal (USA) Sector related Human Capital Solutions for Aerospace Medical Research and Technical Support Servicesย  on behalf of The Civil Aerospace Medical Institute (CAMI).

Social Science Research Assistant - Aerospace Medical Research (AMR26) Candidates shall work to support requirements forย  (Aerospace Medical Research Services) and shall work as part of a team in support of Aerospace Medical Research efforts.ย  The candidate will complete tasks and activities contributing to deliverables and core mission functions in the Aerospace Medical Research space.

Must perform the following tasks as required by the Cabin Safety team:

- Assist in developing/modifying study related materials (e.g., data collection forms, consents, questionnaires, etc.).

- Gather, record (using both paper and pencil and electronic devices), organize, transcribe and verify the accuracy of research study data.

- Set up research database files and maintain confidentiality of subject records.

- Provide assistance with conducting reviews and summaries of relevant research literature and perform mathematical and statistical calculations and/or analysis.

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Qualifications

- 2 years of college-level coursework in a relevant academic area (e.g., Psychology, Sociology, Education) and at least one year of appropriate experience or equivalent education/experience.

U.S.ย  Citizenship Required - You must be a United States Citizen

Excellent oral and written communication skills (This employer participates in the e-Verify program)

Proficient with Microsoft Office Products (Microsoft Word, Excel, PowerPoint, Publisher, & Adobe)

All ProSidian staff must be determined eligible for a "Facility Access Authorization" (also referred to as an "Employment Authorization") by the USG's designated Security Office.

Other Requirements and Conditions of Employment Apply

May be required to complete a Financial Disclosure Statement

Must be able to submit to and qualify for varying levels of background investigative requirements, up to a Top Secret or DOE "Q" clearance.

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Additional Information

As a condition of employment, all employees are required to fulfill all requirements of the roles for which they are employed; establish, manage, pursue, and fulfill annual goals and objectives with at least three (3) Goals for each of the firms Eight Prosidian Global Competencies [1 - Personal Effectiveness | 2 - Continuous Learning | 3 - Leadership | 4 - Client Service | 5 - Business Management | 6 - Business Development | 7 - Technical Expertise | 8 - Innovation & Knowledge Sharing (Thought Leadership)]; and to support all business development and other efforts on behalf of ProSidian Consulting.

CORE COMPETENCIES

Teamwork - ability to foster teamwork collaboratively as a participant, and effectively as a team leader
Leadership - ability to guide and lead colleagues on projects and initiatives
Business Acumen - understanding and insight into how organizations perform, including business processes, data, systems, and people
Communication - ability to effectively communicate to stakeholders of all levels orally and in writing
Motivation - persistent in pursuit of quality and optimal client and company solutions
Agility - ability to quickly understand and transition between different projects, concepts, initiatives, or work streams
Judgment - exercises prudence and insight in decision-making process while mindful of other stakeholders and long-term ramifications
Organization - ability to manage projects and activity, and prioritize tasks
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OTHER REQUIREMENTS

Business Tools -ย ย understanding and proficiency with business tools and technology, including Microsoft Office. The ideal candidate is advanced with Excel, Access, Outlook, PowerPoint and Word, and proficient with Adobe Acrobat, data analytic tools, and Visio with the ability to quickly learn other tools as necessary.
Commitment - to work with smart, interesting people with diverse backgrounds to solve the biggest challenges across private, public and social sectors
Curiosity - the ideal candidate exhibits an inquisitive nature and the ability to question the status quo among a community of people they enjoy and teams that work well together
Humility - exhibits grace in success and failure while doing meaningful work where skills have impact and make a difference
Willingness - to constantly learn, share, and grow and to view the world as their classroom
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BENEFITS AND HIGHLIGHTS

ProSidian Employee Benefits and Highlights: Your good health and well-being are important to ProSidian Consulting. At ProSidian, we invest in our employees to help them stay healthy and achieve work-life balance. That's why we are also pleased to offer the Employee Benefits Program, designed to promote your health and personal welfare. Our growing list of benefits currently include the following for Full Time Employees:

Competitive Compensation: Pay range begins in the competitive ranges with Group Health Benefits, Pre-tax Employee Benefits, and Performance Incentives. For medical and dental benefits, the Company contributes a fixed dollar amount each month towards the plan you elect. Contributions are deducted on a Pre-tax basis.
Group Medical Health Insurance Benefits: ProSidian partners with BC/BS, to offer a range of medical plans, including high-deductible health plans or PPOs. ||| Group Dental Health Insurance Benefits: ProSidian dental carriers - Delta, Aetna, Guardian, and MetLife.
Group Vision Health Insurance Benefits: ProSidian offers high/low vision plans through 2 carriers: Aetna and VSP.
401(k) Retirement Savings Plan: 401(k) Retirement Savings Plans help you save for your retirement for eligible employees. A range of investment options are available with a personal financial planner to assist you. The Plan is a pre-tax Safe Harbor 401(k) Retirement Savings Plan with a company match.
Vacation and Paid Time-Off (PTO) Benefits: Eligible employees use PTO for vacation, a doctor's appointment, or any number of events in your life. Currently these benefits include Vacation/Sick days - 2 weeks/3 days | Holidays - 10 ProSidian and Government Days are given.
Pre-Tax Payment Programs: Pre-Tax Payment Programs currently exist in the form of a Premium Only Plan (POP). These Plans offer a full Flexible Spending Account (FSA) Plan and a tax benefit for eligible employees.
Purchasing Discounts & Savings Plans: We want you to achieve financial success. We offer a Purchasing Discounts & Savings Plan through The Corporate Perks Benefit Program. This provides special discounts for eligible employees on products and services you buy on a daily basis.
Security Clearance: Due to the nature of our consulting engagements there are Security Clearance requirements for Engagement Teams handling sensitive Engagements in the Federal Marketplace. A Security Clearance is a valued asset in your professional portfolio and adds to your credentials.
ProSidian Employee & Contractor Referral Bonus Program: ProSidian Consulting will pay up to 5k for all referrals employed for 90 days for candidates submitted through our Referral Program.
Performance Incentives: Due to the nature of our consulting engagements there are performance incentives associated with each new client that each employee works to pursue and support.
Flexible Spending Account: FSAsย ย help you pay for eligible out-of-pocket health care and dependent day care expenses on a pre-tax basis. You determine your projected expenses for the Plan Year and then elect to set aside a portion of each paycheck into your FSA.
Supplemental Life/Accidental Death and Dismemberment Insurance: If you want extra protection for yourself and your eligible dependents, you have the option to elect supplemental life insurance. D&D covers death or dismemberment from an accident only.
Short- and Long-Term Disability Insurance: Disability insurance plans are designed to provide income protection while you recover from a disability.
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ADDITIONAL INFORMATION - See Below Instructions On The Best Way To Apply

ProSidian Consulting is an equal opportunity employer and considers qualified applicants for employment without regard to race, color, creed, religion, national origin, sex, sexual orientation, gender identity and expression, age, disability, or Vietnam era, or other eligible veteran status, or any other protected factor. All your information will be kept confidential according to EEO guidelines.

ProSidian Consulting has made a pledge to the Hiring Our Heroes Program of the U.S. Chamber of Commerce Foundation and the "I Hire Military" Initiative of The North Carolina Military Business Center (NCMBC) for the State of North Carolina. All applicants are encouraged to apply regardless of Veteran Status.

Furthermore, we believe in "HONOR ABOVE ALL"ย ย - be successful while doing things the right way. The pride comes out of the challenge; the reward is excellence in the work.

FOR EASY APPLICATION USE OUR CAREER SITE LOCATED ON http://www.ProSidian.com/ OR SEND YOUR RESUME'S, BIOS, AND SALARY EXPECTATION / RATES TO CAREERS @ PROSIDIAN.COM.

ONLY CANDIDATES WITH REQUIRED CRITERIA ARE CONSIDERED.

Be sure to place the job reference code in the subject line of your email.ย ย Be sure to include your name, address, telephone number, total compensation package, employment history, and educational credentials.


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ProSidian is a management and operations consulting firm with a reputation for its strong national practice spanning six solution areas including Risk Management, Energy & Sustainability, Compliance, Business Process, IT Effectiveness, and Talent Management. We help clients improve their operations. Linking strategy to execution, ProSidian assists client leaders in maximizing company return on investment capital through design and execution of operations core to delivering value to customers. Visit www.ProSidian.com or follow the company on Twitter at www.twitter.com/ProSidianfor more information.

Industry

Business schools and computer and management training

Company size

11 - 50 Employees

Headquarters location

Charlotte, NC, US

Year founded

2004

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