Product Development
Junior Manager Research & Sport Science Innovation Apparel
Herzogenaurach, Germany
SPEED & SPIRIT is what we look for in our candidates, defined by some simple values that inspire us to BE DRIVEN in our performance, BE VIBRANT in our sporting legacy, BE TOGETHER in our team spirit, and BE YOU to let our individual talent and experience shine. Applying for a job at PUMA is easy. Simply click APPLY ONLINE and follow the steps to upload your application.
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Your Talent
- BS or MS in Kinesiology, textile engineering, Physiology, or a related field
- Strong knowledge of human physiology, experimental design, and statistical analysis
- Proven experience working with human subjects, experience working with athletes is a plus
- Technical skills with physiological / biomechanical equipment (metabolic analizer, 3D motion capture, IMU’S)
- Experience with data processing in Matlab or Python, and creating kinematic/kinetic models in Visual3D
- Experience in the sportswear industry is a plus
- Excellent organization and time management skills as well as written and verbal communication skills
- A passion for apparel and human performance!
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Your Mission
- Support sport science team strategy with internal and external programs which deliver sports science insights to increase the understanding of the athlete and athlete-product interaction
- Assist in collecting, and processing human subject data focused on human performance either direct, or indirectly by working with external partners and their labs.
- Utilize scientific expertise to develop and implement protocols that deliver performance insights
- Recruit and build a tester network for Product perception and wear testing
- Analyze various metric data and prepare scientific reports based on results
- Support in translation and communication of results to key stakeholders
- Collaborate with the innovation team to translate insights into performance apparel solutions.
PUMA provides equal opportunities for all job applicants, regardless of race, color, religion, national origin, sex, gender identity or expression, sexual orientation, age, or disability. Equality for all is one of the core principles at PUMA and we do not tolerate any form of harassment or discrimination.
PUMA supports over 21,000 employees across 51 countries. The PUMA Group owns the brand PUMA, Cobra Golf and stichd, and is headquartered in Herzogenaurach, Germany.
