Associate Research Scientist

Here's a summary of responsibilities:

Under the supervision and direction of the Director, Sports Medicine Research, the Associate Research Scientist will execute studies to support sports medicine research initiatives within the USOPC. The Associate Research Scientist will be responsible for developing and implementing clinical research studies focused on injury and illness prevention in sport. This position will also be responsible for collecting and evaluating participant data, analyzing research results, and synthesizing findings into deliverables and/or strategies for use by USOPC Sports Medicine for elite athlete populations. The Associate Research Scientist will also participate in educational, research, and other activities related to sports medicine. The Associate Research Scientist will be expected to provide exceptional customer support to internal and external customers ensuring optimal health and wellness for Team USA.

Here's how you ll have an impact:

Organize and execute clinical research programs (e.g., injury and illness epidemiology programs, injury and illness prevention programs, sport science research programs, technology assessments).

Execute research studies focused on injury and illness prevention, mental health, and performance among Olympic and Paralympic athletes, including but not limited to, study conceptualization and design, participant recruitment and enrollment, data curation, data management, data analysis, and dissemination of research findings.

Lead the delivery, collection, and evaluation of research participant health and performance data per regulatory guidelines.

Develop and manage data collection and analytic procedures, including but not limited to, developing study-specific data collection processes and databases, training relevant research personnel on data collection methods, and conducting statistical analyses of collected data.

Improve research methods including study design, data collection and storage, statistical analysis, health care planning, and injury and illness surveillance systems.

Synthesize research findings into actionable insights and strategies for USOPC Sports Medicine team. Disseminate research findings to internal and external stakeholders (e.g., athletes, coaches, clinicians, NGBs, USOPC leadership) and the medical and scientific communities.

Collect and analyze appropriate injury and illness prevention data to support the development and implementation of prevention programs within the USOPC and external organizations.

Work with USOPC Sports Medicine in determining impactful research questions for Team USA. Execute research studies and data capture utilizing USOPC and external partner research infrastructure to answer these questions.

Collaborate with USOPC Sports Medicine, USOPC Sports Performance, NGBs and other external research partners by providing support for ongoing and future research studies. Assist with implementing appropriate research methods, data acquisition, analysis, and interpretation.

Represent the USOPC at external national and international research, Sports Medicine, and Sport Performance meetings.

Partner with external research partners on ongoing and future research projects to establish multi-site data collection procedures, including training, data collection and management, and dissemination plan.

Perform other duties as assigned.

Here are the skills and experience you'll need to be effective:

Master's degree in Exercise/Sport Science or relevant health related field or equivalent work experience

PhD in Exercise/Sport Science or relevant health-related field preferred

2-3 years of experience conducting clinical and/or human subjects' research.

Research experience working with elite, youth/pediatric, female, and/or Paralympic athletes

Research experience in epidemiology, injury and illness prevention, mental health/sport psychology, and/or sport performance

Prior experience with relevant data collection methods and procedures, submission of regulatory documents (e.g., IRB/Human Ethics), data management, and data analysis

Experience with a variety of data analysis and statistical software preferred

Experience with preparation of regulatory documents (e.g., IRB/Human Ethics Submissions) preferred

Intermediate skill in R, SAS, python, Tableau, SPSS, or similar data management software

Ability to handle confidential information and communicate only to its intended audience(s)

Proficient in word processing, desktop publishing, data analysis, and Electronic Medical Record utilization

Excellent oral and written communication skills

Meticulous attention to detail and accuracy

Strong interpersonal skills with ability to work effectively with diverse populations, including athletes, coaches, administrative staff, physicians, volunteers, and other medical personnel

Ability to deal with non-routine matters and special projects with minimum and/or specific instructions

Creative, energetic self-starter

Preferred knowledge in the areas of:

Sport performance and human physiology

Management and care of athletic injuries

Injury and illness in athletic populations

Here are the tools, equipment, & conditions:

Standard office equipment

Office environment in multi-story building on multi-building site

Health care facility

Non-traditional work hours including nights, weekends, and holidays

Ability to travel both domestic and internationally

Regular attendance at work is an essential job function