Sports Medicine Associate Research Scientist

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Do you strive to lead, follow, and act with integrity?

Are you the one who honors your commitments?

Is building trusting relationships an integral part of why you do what you do?

Do you push limits and challenge the status quo?

If you answered YES , keep reading to discover how you can significantly contribute to Team USA's success!

Here's a summary of responsibilities

Under the supervision and direction of the Director, Sports Medicine Research, the Associate Research Scientist will execute studies to support sports medicine research initiatives within the USOPC.

The Associate Research Scientist will be responsible for collecting and evaluating participant data, analyzing research results, and synthesizing findings into deliverables and/or strategies for use by USOPC Sports Medicine for elite athlete populations.

The Associate Research Scientist will also help design, develop and implement creative and impactful research studies focused on injury and illness prevention in sport.

The Associate Research Scientist will also participate in educational, research, and other activities related to sports medicine.

The Associate Research Scientist will be expected to provide exceptional customer support to internal and external customers ensuring optimal health and wellness for Team USA.

Here’s how you’ll have an impact

Organize and execute clinical research programs (e.g., injury and illness epidemiology research, injury and illness prevention programs, sport science research programs, technology assessments, data analysis for outcome predictions).

Execute research studies focused on injury and illness prevention, mental health, and performance among Olympic and Paralympic athletes, clinical outcomes and return to sport.

Duties include, but are not limited to, study conceptualization and design, participant recruitment and enrollment, data curation, data management, data analysis, and dissemination of research findings.

Lead the delivery, collection, and evaluation of research participant health and performance data per regulatory guidelines.

Develop and manage data collection and analytic procedures, including but not limited to, developing study-specific data collection processes and databases, training relevant research personnel on data collection methods, and conducting statistical analyses of collected data.

Improve research methods including study design, data collection and storage, statistical analysis, health care planning, and injury and illness surveillance systems.

Synthesize research findings into actionable insights and strategies for USOPC Sports Medicine team.

Disseminate research findings to internal and external stakeholders (e.g., athletes, coaches, clinicians, NGBs, USOPC leadership) and the medical and scientific communities.

Collect and analyze appropriate clinical outcomes data to support the development and implementation of prevention programs and clinical interventions within the USOPC and external organizations.

Work with USOPC Sports Medicine in determining impactful research questions for Team USA.

Execute research studies and data capture utilizing USOPC and external partner research infrastructure to answer these questions.

Collaborate with USOPC Sports Medicine, USOPC Sports Performance, NGBs and other external research partners by providing support for ongoing and future research studies.

Assist with implementing appropriate research methods, data acquisition, analysis, and interpretation.

Represent the USOPC at external national and international research, Sports Medicine, and Sports Performance meetings.

Participate in the Sports Medicine Lecture Series as a speaker.

Participate in mentorship for medical and research trainees in the USOPC 'Sports Medicine Research Experience’.

Partner with external research partners on ongoing and future research projects to establish multi-site data collection procedures, including training, data collection and management, and dissemination plans.

Perform other duties as assigned.

Here are the skills and experience you'll need to be effective

Master’s degree (PhD preferred) in Exercise/Sport Science/Kinesiology, Sports Epidemiology, Computer/Data Science or relevant health-related field 2-3 years of experience conducting clinical and/or human subjects’ research.

Research experience working with elite, youth/pediatric, female, and/or Paralympic athletes Research experience in epidemiology, injury and illness prevention, mental health/sport psychology, sport performance, and/or clinical outcomes Prior experience with relevant data collection methods and procedures, submission of regulatory documents (e.g., IRB/Human Ethics), data management, and data analysis Experience with a variety of data analysis and statistical software preferred Experience with preparation of regulatory documents (e.g., IRB/Human Ethics Submissions) preferred Advanced skill in R, SAS, python, Tableau, SPSS, or similar data management software Ability to handle confidential information and communicate only to its intended audience(s) Proficient in word processing, desktop publishing, data analysis, and Electronic Medical Record utilization Excellent oral and written communication skills Meticulous attention to detail and accuracy Strong interpersonal skills with ability to work effectively with diverse populations, including athletes, coaches, administrative staff, physicians, volunteers, and other medical personnel Ability to deal with non-routine matters and special projects with minimum and/or specific instructions Creative, energetic self-starter Preferred knowledge in the areas of

Sport performance and human physiology Management and care of athletic injuries Injury and illness in athletic populations Clinical outcome assessment for sports related injuries or illnesses Here are the tools, equipment, & conditions

Standard office equipment Office environment in multi-story building on multi-building site Health care facility Non-traditional work hours including nights, weekends, and holidays Ability to travel both domestic and internationally Regular attendance at work is an essential job function Here's where you'll work

Colorado Springs Olympic & Paralympic Training Center Here's some more information you need to know

Hiring pay range $65,000 - $70,000 per year This Full-Time, Exempt position is intended to work 40 hours per week.

Bonus

This position will be eligible for the Annual Incentive Award Program, which has a 10% target.

The USOPC may change or eliminate this program at any time at its sole discretion.

Benefits

This position will be eligible for USOPC benefits.

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This job posting will close 12:00pm MT on 5/18/2026