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Run Performance Graduate Internship, Run Research Team - Winter 2027

Brooks Running· Footwear – Footwear Run Research Lab
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Hybrid (Seattle, WA)InternPosted 2w ago

About the role

Master’s graduate internship in the Brooks Run Research Lab focusing on biomechanical data collection, processing, and analysis to inform product design and development for running footwear. On-site internship at Brooks Seattle HQ for 6 months.

Responsibilities

  • Understand athletic product design features and components and how they influence human movement.
  • Collection and processing of human subject data using Motion Analysis 3D motion capture.
  • Write code to analyze mechanical and biomechanical data in Python or Visual 3D.
  • Perform mechanical testing on material samples and full shoes (Instron).
  • Write scientific reports in PowerPoint and Microsoft Word. Summarize human movement and mechanical property findings for Brooks product and competitors that are delivered to product teams for use in product improvement.
  • Use your graduate-level research skills to conduct human movement studies that lead to innovative testing procedures and optimization of products for all who run.
  • Use your advanced data analytics skills to mine data in our historical dashboards to recommend product improvements based on identified opportunities.
  • Develop loyal, engaging relationships with our customers and the Brooks community.
  • Other duties as assigned
  • Project: complete a supervised project and present findings to senior leadership at the end of the internship.

Qualifications

  • Master's degree with a background in biomechanics, kinesiology, and/or exercise science or an equivalent analytical field.
  • Willing to commit to the intern position for six months onsite in Seattle, WA
  • Willingness to learn and gain hands-on experience.
  • Able to commit to up to 40 hours a week to be physically present at HQ.
  • Strong verbal and written communication skills, demonstrating effective listening through concise, clear verbal and written communication.
  • Hands-on experience in a biomechanics lab or a lab that involved data collection on human subjects using 3D motion capture.
  • Hands-on experience with materials testing and familiarity with stress/strain testing protocols.
  • Well-developed quantitative skills with an aptitude for report-building, data mining, and interpretation.
  • Hands-on experience with writing code (Python preferred, MATLAB, etc.) and creating kinematic and kinetic models for human motion capture (Visual 3D).
  • Experience with Microsoft Office, including Word, Excel, and PowerPoint.
  • Strong organizational skills.
  • Detail-oriented with an emphasis on quality work products. Always looking to improve our products and processes while also displaying a willingness to dive into the details and help wherever necessary.
  • Must be able to collaborate in a team-oriented environment.
  • Embrace Brooks values!

Skills

Required:Motion capture data collection and processingPython programmingVisual 3DMaterials testing (Instron)Biomechanics lab experienceScientific reporting
Nice to have:Data mining

Benefits

  • Paid Internship
  • Sign-on bonus to provide financial support before first paycheck
  • Housing Subsidy
  • Travel Fee Coverage
  • Medical/Dental/Vision Coverage
  • 60% Employee Discount
  • Paid Holidays
Last updated Oct 21, 2026. Interested? Apply on the company site.
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