Assistant Sports Scientist (m/f)

Job description

Country: Germany
Job Function: Engineering

State / Province: Germany
Position Type: Temp

City / Location: Herzogenaurach
Brand: adidas

Relocation: No Selection

Somewhere, in one of our workshops right now, the future is taking shape. We are constantly working to redefine the way clothing and footwear transforms the pitch, court or course. This is what drives us: the feeling of discovery and the urge to innovate. When we create a product that makes our hearts beat faster, we know we’re onto something.

If this sounds inspiring, you might be one of us: Someone who loves to create the present, as well as shape the future. There’s a reason adidas has been at the forefront of defining sport for more than 60 years: We never stand still. Everyday, we work to improve everything we create.

At adidas, interesting, amazing and inspiring aren’t just ideas. They are what we do every single day.

Purpose

To address Physiology, Biomechanics, Motor Control and Behavior Test know how within the creation and evaluation of innovative sport product concepts.

To act as a test consultant for the Future Sport Science team.

Key Accountabilities

· To manage single research and internal test projects to support the Future Sport Science Team.
· Works as an integral member of the Future Sport Science Team to deliver new innovative, commercially viable concepts and products.
· Creates new FTW, Apparel, and A&G test designs and concepts based on project needs.
· Executes testing of prototypes and innovative product concepts prior to commercialization in close cooperation with other members of the Future Sport Science Team.
· Communicates regularly to the Future Sport Science Team and provides test results and product performance assessments.
· Gives support to FUTURE. Design, Engineering, and Development to apply sports specific know how.
· Conducts literature research based on Future Sport Science Team needs.

Qualifications

· Master’s or Bachelor’s degree in Physiology, Biomechanics, or (Bio) mechanical engineering, or Exercise Physiology, or Bio-/Electromechanical Engineering, or equivalent.
· Fluent English language skills.