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Manager, Run Research Mental Performance & Experience

Brooks Running· Footwear – Footwear Run Research Lab
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Seattle, WA$134.3k - $214.9kFull-timePosted 2mo ago

About the role

The Manager of Run Research Mental Performance & Experience leads a team of researchers to understand the mental and emotional drivers of running performance and experience, translating insights into product solutions across elite and recreational runners.

Responsibilities

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Qualifications

  • Ph.D. with a background in cognitive neuroscience, sport psychology, performance psychology, experimental psychology, cognitive science or an equivalent analytical field and 3+ years of relevant work experience or equivalent combination of education, experience and training (e.g. Masters and 5+ years or Bachelors and 7+ years)
  • 5+ years experience with scientific methodology and project management skills
  • 3+ years proven track record leading or mentoring high functioning reports
  • Expert understanding of experimental design and statistical methods with an understanding of performance and injury mechanisms for running
  • Experience in teaching, training and presenting scientific principles to technical and non-technical groups
  • Demonstrated ability to develop highly productive relationships across diverse disciplines and cultures
  • Cross collaboration skills to tie findings to product aspects (costing, construction, design, merchandising)
  • Familiarity with coding languages (MATLAB, Python)
  • Strong verbal and written communication skills
  • Detail oriented with multi-tasking ability
  • Strong problem-solving skills in fast-paced environments
  • Excellent presentation skills
  • Proficiency with MS Word, Excel, Outlook, PowerPoint, Access; experience with PDM or databases
  • Growth mindset and self-driven; ability to work independently on ambiguous projects
  • Commitment to Brooks values and inclusive culture

Skills

Required:Cognitive neuroscience / sport psychology / performance psychologyExperimental design and statistical methodsLeadership and people managementCommunication (verbal/written/presentations)Project management
Nice to have:Coding in MATLAB / Python

Benefits

  • medical
  • dental
  • vision
  • life and AD&D insurance
  • disability insurance
  • HSA and employer contribution
  • FSA
  • family & fertility assistance
  • 401K Savings Plan and match
  • employee assistance program
  • transportation assistance
  • five weeks of paid time off
  • eleven paid holidays
  • paid sick and parental leave
  • annual bonus potential
  • product discounts
  • fitness discounts
  • volunteer and donation benefits
Last updated Oct 21, 2026. Interested? Apply on the company site.
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