Manager Notes :
- On-site role at WHQ; 5 days a week on site, typical work hours
- Potential for travel, maybe 1-2 times throughout the contract (team did not specify where to)
- Bachelor's degree required for this position
- 2-4 years' experience in product testing
- Candidates with a clinical background would work
- Top must-have skills :
Ability to work well with visiting athletes; this person will be the "face" of the team that helps lead testing for new product
Good people skillsAttention to detailGood communication skillsKey skill to have here will be the ability to balance professionalism with being personableCombination of skills that would make a candidate stand out :A background in either sensory testing or human research
Experience with some sort of testing, but with human subjectsInteraction with athletes / subjects will be key in this roleWill work directly with 5 other researchers on the mind science / perception teamCandidates should expect 1-2 rounds of interviewsAs an ETW in our Sport Research Lab (NSRL), you will be responsible for executing research projects (both applied and basic research) aimed at delivering proven performance insights that will lead to technologically innovative footwear, apparel and equipment that are globally relevant. You will conduct studies under the guidance of perception scientists following prescribed procedures and methodology. In addition, you will become familiar with the research tools used by the Nike Sport Research Lab staff for perception research.
Requirements :
Bachelor's Degree in science, psychology, behavior, or related fieldStrong communication and people skillsDetail oriented and able to follow instructionsOrganized and able to manage multiple projects simultaneouslyExperience performing research with human subjects is preferred