Biomechanics Research Assistant Fellow | Titleist Performance Institute

Acushnet Company•Oceanside, CA

17d•$31 - $40•Onsite

About The Position

Where Performance Meets Purpose Join a team that values excellence and innovation, at a company known for its iconic golf brands. At Acushnet Company, your background and experience contribute to creating the best products for dedicated golfers worldwide. Here, your performance has purpose. What You Will Be Doing The Sports Biomechanics Research Assistant Fellow will design, develop, and advance biomechanical tools to support in-house biomechanical analyses and reporting. Primary responsibilities include designing, improving, and automating biomechanical scripts; supporting data management and processing workflows; and contributing to research and development initiatives within biomechanical applications. By the end of the fellowship, the fellow will gain hands-on experience working in a state-of-the-art biomechanics facility and develop a comprehensive understanding of the end-to-end biomechanics workflow. This role offers significant opportunity to strengthen skills in biomechanical data processing and analysis while gaining direct exposure to applied biomechanics in a high-performance sports setting.

Requirements

M.S. or Ph.D. in Biomechanics or a closely related field
Strong understanding of biomechanical principles, including inverse dynamics, energetics, linear algebra, and musculoskeletal modeling.
Proficiency with marker-based motion capture systems and software (e.g., Qualisys)
Strong Proficiency in biomechanical scripting and analysis using Visual 3D (preferred), Python, and/or Matlab
Demonstrated ability to operate independently within desired goals
Onsite 5 days in Oceanside, CA
6-9 months

Responsibilities

designing, improving, and automating biomechanical scripts
supporting data management and processing workflows
contributing to research and development initiatives within biomechanical applications