Brooks Running
Manager, Run Research Mental Performance & Experience
$134K–$215K
US, Washington, Seattle · On-site · Manager · Full-time · Posted Aug 6, 2026
- Experience
- 3+ years of relevant work experience with a Ph.D.; alternatives include a Master’s and 5+ years or a Bachelor’s and 7+ years. Also requires 5+ years in scientific methodology and project management, and 3+ years leading or mentoring reports.
- Education
- Ph.D. in cognitive neuroscience, sport psychology, performance psychology, experimental psychology, cognitive science, or an equivalent analytical field; equivalent combination of education, experience, and training accepted.
About the job
Leads mental-performance and runner-experience research, translating scientific findings about how runners think, feel, and perform into footwear, apparel, and experience innovations.
What you'll do
- Lead and develop a Run Research team of up to seven, including coaching and performance management.
- Plan and oversee rigorous laboratory and field research, measuring runners’ cognitive, emotional, behavioral, and physical experiences.
- Collaborate across research and product teams to turn findings into actionable product insights and communicate results to stakeholders.
What they ask for
- Ph.D. in a relevant field and 3+ years of relevant experience, or an equivalent combination (e.g., Master’s and 5+ years or Bachelor’s and 7+ years).
- 5+ years of scientific methodology and project management experience.
- 3+ years leading or mentoring reports.
- Expert understanding of experimental design and statistical methods, plus running performance and injury mechanisms.
Nice to have
- Familiarity with coding languages such as MATLAB or Python.
- Experience presenting scientific principles to technical and non-technical audiences.
Pay
$134,295 - $214,894 per year (base pay, USD)
Tools
MATLAB, Python, MS Word, Excel, Outlook, PowerPoint, Access, PDM
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