Biomechanist III
Description
What you’ll be working on
In this role you will perform studies, experiments, and assessments of kinematics and kinetics across sport, exercise, and injury to understand movement mechanics of the body to influence product development.
Your day-to-day
- Designs and leads complex biomechanical studies of kinematics and kinetics across sport, exercise and injury. Analyze and interpret data to derive actionable insights.
- Manage multiple projects, ensuring they align with strategic goals and contribute new knowledge or products.
- Leads collaborative efforts with other departments, ensuring Human Performance & Health perspectives are integrated into product development and research initiatives.
- Develops and implements data management protocols including the ORB Innovations database.
- Ensures data security and compliance with regulatory standards.
- Mentors and trains staff in data analysis techniques.
- Performs other related duties and projects as business needs require at the direction of management.
You should apply if
- You have a Master’s degree in Sports & Exercise Science, Sports Technology, Biomedical Engineering, Mechanical Engineering, or a related field required.
- You have a minimum of five (5) years of experience within applied Biomechanics research.
- You are proficient in at least one programming language.
- You are proficient in application of advanced statistical methods including regression, ANOVA, and repeated measures analysis, including working with large data sets.
- You are proficient in signal processing techniques, such as Fourier transforms, filtering, and feature extraction.
- You have the ability to assess data critically, challenge assumptions, and propose evidence-based solutions for performance and health improvements.
Even better if you have
- Experience conducting research on injury mechanics, impact mechanics, or a related field.
- Published research in the form of an abstract or paper in a leading peer reviewed journal.
- Evidence of a commitment to professional development through additional certification, applied research, or volunteer activities (e.g., Strength & Conditioning qualifications, research project or publications, roles with academy or professional teams).
Hybrid work schedule
ABOUT US
ORB Innovations is a London-based startup making waves in the world of contact and combat sports. With a passion for innovation, ORB makes Smart Mouthguards that protect athletes teeth AND track their fitness, performance and wellness, providing valuable data to help them train smarter and push further... What's a Smart Mouthguard? Imagine a Fitbit, in a mouthguard!
ORB's products are the first and only of their kind, from heart-pumping beats to head-turning impacts, we've got these athletes covered with a wearable that's tailored to their sport.
Founded in 2017, ORB has spent over 5 years tirelessly working to bring this groundbreaking technology to market. Now, as ORB expands its team, join us in bringing the future of sports technology to athletes everywhere.
THE INTERVIEW PROCESS
Our process involves three stages:
- Resume Review & Short List.
- Initial Call (Depending on the role, a take home task may also be requested).
- Final Interview.
Our average process takes approximately 2-3 weeks, but we always work around your availability.
You will have the chance to speak to our recruitment team at various points during your process but if you do have any specific questions or want to talk through reasonable adjustments ahead of or during your application, please contact us at [email protected].
WHAT'S IN IT FOR YOU
We're a hardware enabled sports analytics startup with an expanding passionate team, collaborating and creating extraordinary physical & digital products that have the potential to make a significant difference to our customers lives. If you love sports and technology, this is where the two meet!
There are loads of ways we help ORB-ians do the best work. We often review and enhance our benefits, but here's a brief overview of what we offer right now. If you'd like more information on any of them, just ask!
You can see a full list of employee benefits at https://orbsport.com/pages/careers.
EQUAL OPPORTUNITY STATEMENT
We are actively creating an equitable environment for every ORB-ian to thrive.
One of our priorities is to promote diversity and inclusion, ensuring that we provide ample support for all our employees to grow within the company. Embracing diversity in all its forms and fostering an inclusive environment are essential to our ethos.
As an equal opportunity employer, we consider all applicants for employment without any bias based on ethnicity, religion, sexual orientation, gender identity, family or parental status, national origin, veteran status, neurodiversity status, or disability status.