Brooks Running
Senior Run Research Physiologist
$124K–$186K
US, Washington, Seattle · On-site · Senior · Full-time · Posted May 6, 2026
- Experience
- 3+ years relevant work experience, with stated alternatives of a Master’s and 5+ years or Bachelor’s and 7+ years; 3+ years of applied laboratory research in endurance sports; active ACSM-EP certification with 3+ years of applied laboratory research with elite athletes. 1+ year managing direct reports desired.
- Education
- Ph.D. in Exercise Physiology and/or Exercise Science or an equivalent analytical field; alternatives include a Master’s and 5+ years or Bachelor’s and 7+ years, or an equivalent combination of education, experience, and training.
About the job
Leads exercise physiology research programs and translates findings into product, performance, recovery, and injury-risk insights for Brooks running footwear and innovation.
What you'll do
- Lead and manage research projects, including study design, data collection and analysis, budgets, timelines, and research strategy.
- Collaborate with product teams and executives to apply findings to product development and business decisions; communicate results through presentations and data storytelling.
- Advance human physiology data collection and analysis, including research beyond the laboratory, and identify opportunities based on runner needs and market trends.
What they ask for
- Ph.D. in Exercise Physiology, Exercise Science, or an equivalent analytical field, with 3+ years of relevant work experience; alternatives include a Master’s and 5+ years or Bachelor’s and 7+ years, or an equivalent combination of education, experience, and training.
- 3+ years of applied laboratory-based physiology research in endurance sports, preferably running.
- Active Certified Exercise Physiologist (ACSM-EP) certification and 3+ years of applied laboratory-based research with elite athletes, preferably runners.
- Expertise in human-subject data collection, study design, data analysis, and statistical methods; expert MS Word, Excel, Outlook, PowerPoint, and Access skills and experience with PDM or other databases.
Nice to have
- 1+ year of direct-report management experience is desired.
- Running-specific research experience is preferred.
Pay
$124,234 - $186,404 USD annually (base salary)
Tools
MS Word, Excel, Outlook, PowerPoint, Access, PDM, stationary metabolic carts / portable metabolic systems, spirometry systems
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