Applied Biomechanist - Major League

Pirates Careers • Pittsburgh, PA

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About The Position

The Pittsburgh Pirates are seeking an Applied Biomechanist to work directly with the Major League team and advance how biomechanics informs player development and performance. The role owns and operates biomechanics data collection, partners with coaches and performance staff to turn data into actionable insights, and works with R&D to identify new ways biomechanics can answer important baseball questions.

The ideal candidate has a strong foundation in human movement and biomechanics and can work effectively in an applied baseball environment. They should be comfortable translating technical biomechanics concepts into practical conversations with coaches and players, with a focus on helping people make better decisions rather than simply producing more information.

Requirements

• Authorized to work lawfully in the United States.
• Advanced degree in biomechanics, kinesiology, engineering, exercise science, or a related field, or equivalent experience.
• Demonstrated experience applying biomechanics analyses to help improve baseball performance.
• Experience collecting and analyzing motion capture or other biomechanical data.
• Demonstrated ability to analyze and visualize data with SQL, Python, R, or similar tools.
• Demonstrated ability to explain technical concepts to coaches, players, or non-technical stakeholders.

Nice To Haves

• Work experience in professional or collegiate sports, preferably baseball or softball.
• Demonstrated experience conducting statistical or data science research; biomechanics applications are a plus.
• Demonstrated ability to generate novel research ideas.
• Experience coaching or working directly with athletes; baseball or softball experience is a plus.
• Experience building a motion-capture lab from the ground up.

Responsibilities

• Operate, calibrate, troubleshoot, and maintain motion capture and biomechanics technologies.
• Manage biomechanics data collection and ensure consistent, high-quality outputs.
• Partner with Major League coaches, players, performance staff, and medical staff to identify and answer applied biomechanics questions, incorporating other performance data where applicable.
• Translate complex biomechanics information into clear, actionable insights.
• Proactively identify opportunities to generate new insights and expand the use of biomechanics to improve player performance.
• Collaborate with research-oriented biomechanists and others in R&D to identify high-value research questions and improve models, metrics, reports, and tools.

What This Job Offers

• Job Type: Full-time