Associate Principal Scientist

Responsibilities:

• Developing novel research questions and designing study protocols that contribute to the broader scientific community specific to youth athlete nutrition and physiology.
• Working with GSSI staff to execute the lab-based research program at the GSSI at IMG Academy satellite lab.
• Providing leadership to junior scientists who will be assisting in the day-to-day execution of the lab and field-based research projects including the scheduling of subjects as well as the collection, management, and evaluation of data.
• Effectively liaising with IMG Academy coaches/staff to translate the science, data, and protocols used for meaningful and usable strategies of value.
• Using experience, creativity, and an innovative approach to develop, test, and periodically refine the athlete-testing protocols conducted within the lab with an emphasis on sports nutrition personalization.
• Assisting when needed with lab- and field-based testing for the purpose of elite athlete service, pre-dominantly at locations within the US.

Qualifications:

• Master’s (PhD strongly preferred) in Exercise Science/Kinesiology/ Sports Nutrition or related discipline with 3+ years’ experience in lab (and ideally field-based) research (PhD 2+ years)
• Demonstrable knowledge in the areas of hydration, metabolism and/or sports nutrition and application in elite sport.
• Publishing record with experience producing first authored peer-reviewed research.
• Three or more years of experience working with athletes/influencers, including youth and elite athletes.
• Demonstrable experience with sport-related data handling and interpretation. An excellent understanding of statistics relating to exercise science highly preferred.
• The incumbent must have a pro-active work style, able to multitask, and be flexible to work in a high-performance and ever-changing environment.
• Flexibility and willingness for travel and occasional work during non-traditional hours (including weekends) (approximately 10-15%).