Applied Performance Science Technician - Tennessee Athletics - UTK

Applied Performance Science Technician

The Applied Performance Science Technician will direct, analyze, interpret, and communicate athlete-performance and athlete-product assessment findings to inform University performance initiatives and Adidas innovation, product-development, and product-selection activities. This position will manage and execute approved data collection, analysis, and reporting related to physical, physiological, kinematic, biomechanical, and athlete-product assessments within the University partner's sports medicine, sports science, and sports performance departments.

This position is responsible for applying approved assessment metrics, data-quality practices, and analytical methods to promote accurate, consistent, and efficient research, development, and athlete-product assessment activities while also serving as a cross-functional Sport Science team member who translates complex scientific information into clear, evidence-based insights for technical and nontechnical stakeholders.

• Plan, schedule, set up, and direct approved in-laboratory biomechanical baseline-screening assessments of NCAA athletes, using force plates, foot scanners, timing gates, and other appropriate technologies.
• Evaluate the quality, completeness, relevance, and consistency of collected data; identify findings that require clarification or follow-up; and resolve routine data-quality and operational issues within approved methodologies.
• Analyze and interpret athlete-assessment results and develop individualized athlete-assessment reports that synthesize relevant findings, trends, and considerations for athletes, coaches, and appropriate University stakeholders.
• Explore intra- and inter-sport performance trends; evaluate analytical approaches within approved methods; and synthesize conclusions and evidence-based recommendations that support approved research and development activities.
• Support University programs and departments by translating athlete-performance and athlete-product findings into sports-science insights that increase understanding of athlete performance and athlete-product interactions.
• Manage laboratory equipment and devices required for athlete and athlete-product assessments, including ensuring equipment is available, operational, and ready for approved testing activities.
• Develop clear, concise, results-based technical reports and presentations that translate complex scientific information into actionable insights for technical and nontechnical audiences, as approved by the University.
• Plan, schedule, set up, and direct approved on-field athlete assessments and product-testing activities, including video recordings and wearable-sensor data collection.
• Evaluate and interpret on-field athlete and athlete-product assessment findings to identify relevant trends, considerations, and follow-up needs.
• Integrate and align approved Adidas Athlete Performance data-innovation initiatives within University athletics programs and coordinate assessment activity with participating University stakeholders.
• Contribute sports-science analysis and technical perspective to the strategic direction of the Adidas Innovation team and immediate Athlete Performance team.
• Analyze athlete and athlete-product assessment findings to evaluate product-related considerations and provide evidence-based technical recommendations supporting Adidas innovation, product-development, and product-selection activities.
• Prepare technical reports that synthesize relevant findings and trends for University performance teams and appropriate Adidas stakeholders.
• Plan, schedule, set up, and direct approved in-laboratory baseline and advanced footwear product-testing activities.
• Analyze and interpret footwear product-testing findings; assess data quality and completeness; and identify results requiring clarification or follow-up.
• Prepare concise, timely technical updates and reports for Adidas Innovation regarding athlete-assessment status and athlete-product project, research, and partnership activity.
• Communicate assessment findings, technical recommendations, and project status clearly to support shared understanding among University and Adidas stakeholders.

Required Qualifications

• Education:
  
  Bachelor's degree in Data Science, Sports Science, or relevant field of study.
• Experience:
  
  2 years of experience in a research or physical, physiological, kinematic, or biomechanical testing setting. Relevant experience in a clinical setting or in connection with a master's or doctoral degree will be considered.
• Knowledge, Skills, Abilities:
• Knowledge of science and technology with a passion for making insights into the field of sport
• Ability to translate insights from working with athletes and athletic teams
• Ability to understand scientific and complex information, and communicate this to technical and non-technical audiences
• Ability to educate and train colleagues by sharing knowledge on an on-going basis
• Demonstrate the ability to work…