Run Performance Graduate Internship

About the Role

The Run Research Lab at Brooks is seeking a Master's graduate intern to assist in product research, focusing on biomechanical data collection and processing for product design, materials, and development. This internship offers hands-on experience at the leading running brand, Brooks Sports, Inc., and exposure to the Brooks brand and culture.

Internship Details

• Duration: 6 months
• Target Start Dates: Jan 4, Jan 11, or Jan 18
• Compensation: $33.00/hr
• Location: Seattle, HQ
• Schedule: 40 hours/week

Key Responsibilities

• Understand athletic product design features and components and their influence on human movement.
• Collect and process human subject data using Motion Analysis 3D motion capture.
• Write code to analyze mechanical and biomechanical data in Python or Visual 3D.
• Perform mechanical testing on material samples and full shoes using Instron.
• Write scientific reports in PowerPoint and Microsoft Word.
• Summarize human movement and mechanical property findings for Brooks products and competitors, delivering them to product teams for product improvement.
• Conduct human movement studies to develop innovative testing procedures and optimize products.
• Mine data in historical dashboards to recommend product improvements based on identified opportunities.
• Develop relationships with customers and the Brooks community.
• Other duties as assigned.

Project

• Complete a project under manager supervision, with details finalized upon arrival based on skills and business needs.
• Utilize graduate-level analytical skills to prepare a thoughtful project.
• Integrate learnings from graduate courses into the project work.
• Present project work and findings to senior leadership at the end of the internship.

Qualifications

• Master's degree with a background in biomechanics, kinesiology, and/or exercise science or an equivalent analytical field.
• Willingness to commit to a six-month onsite internship in Seattle, WA.
• Willingness to learn and gain hands-on experience.
• Ability to commit up to 40 hours per week physically present at HQ.
• Strong verbal and written communication skills, demonstrating effective listening.
• Hands-on experience in a biomechanics lab or a lab involving data collection on human subjects using 3D motion capture.
• Hands-on experience with materials testing and familiarity with stress/strain testing protocols.
• Well-developed quantitative skills with an aptitude for report-building, data mining, and interpretation.
• Hands-on experience writing code (Python [preferred], MATLAB, etc.) and creating kinematic and kinetic models for human motion capture (Visual 3D).
• Experience with Microsoft Office, including Word, Excel, and PowerPoint.
• Strong organizational skills.
• Detail-oriented with an emphasis on quality work products.
• Ability to collaborate in a team-oriented environment.
• Embrace Brooks values.

Benefits

• Paid Internship
• Sign-on bonus
• Housing Subsidy
• Travel Fee Coverage
• Medical/Dental/Vision Coverage
• 60% Employee Discount
• Paid Holidays