Associate Principal Scientist

PepsiCo
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Full Time
Job Overview
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%).
PepsiCo is an Equal Opportunity Employer: Female / Minority / Disability / Protected Veteran / Sexual Orientation / Gender Identity
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