Principal Neuroscience Researcher, Sensory Explore Innovation

Nike•Beaverton, OR

About The Position

The Principal Neuroscience Researcher, Sensory Explore, leads the development and implementation of a Sensory Explore research capability at Nike. The role defines strategy, aligns stakeholders, identifies opportunities, and drives a portfolio of evidence-based research through the Nike Sport Research Lab. Research focuses on how products and services can stimulate or influence athletes’ sensory systems to provide measurable benefits in performance and experience across gender, sport, geographies, and abilities. The researcher applies expertise in neuroscience, sensory science, or a related field to product and service innovation. Working hands-on with product concepts and prototypes, the role collaborates with innovation, product development, technology, and other creative and technical teams across NXT and Nike. The researcher also develops and applies technical tools and measurement techniques, communicates scientific findings and stories to varied audiences, represents Nike at external conferences and with media, and mentors and guides researchers.

Requirements

Master’s degree in Sensory Science, Neuroscience, Psychology, or a related field; a suitable combination of education, experience, and training will be accepted.
10+ years of expertise in neuroscience and sensory science, including the ability to conduct research and apply scientific insights.
Experience applying and developing state-of-the-art technical tools and techniques in neuroscience and sensory science.
Experience creating a vision and strategy for implementing sensory science capabilities and knowledge in products or services.
Experience executing research agendas and applying the scientific method, including observation, hypothesis formulation, experimental design, statistical methods, data analysis, and interpretation of results.
Experience driving research portfolios that examine product and service opportunities through an enhanced sensory engagement lens.
Experience leading and mentoring researchers.
A proven track record of applying scientific knowledge and insights to products or services, with willingness to work hands-on with products and prototypes.
Ability to act as a creative catalyst for product innovation and work effectively with creative and technical product teams.
Skill and experience communicating scientific research, insights, and stories to both scientists and non-scientists.

Nice To Haves

Knowledge and experience in behavioral science.

Responsibilities

Create a vision and strategy for implementing Sensory Explore and neuroscience research capabilities at Nike.
Develop an opportunity landscape and recommend areas of focus for Nike.
Lead a portfolio of research on how sensory engagement with products and services can enhance athlete experiences and performance.
Apply scientific knowledge and insights to new products and services across innovation teams, including hands-on product solutioning and prototyping.
Serve as Nike’s knowledge-based expert in neuroscience and sensory science as they relate to Nike’s opportunities.
Drive the use and development of new measurement and technical tools, working cross-functionally with Nike technology teams.
Communicate research progress, findings, insights, and stories to scientific and non-scientific audiences, including Nike leaders.
Represent Nike at external conferences and with media.
Lead, mentor, and guide researchers on the team.
Collaborate with external researcher experts to inform and execute research programs.