VF Innovation Principal, Human Performance
Core
Lead biomechanics and physiology testing for footwear innovation to improve athlete performance and reduce injury.
Role type
Principal Human Performance Researcher (Footwear Innovation)
Builds
New footwear technologies and performance insights
Domain
Sport Science / Biomechanics / Footwear
Required skills
Exercise Physiology, study design, human subject data collection (lab/field), motion capture systems, metabolic carts, data analysis (Python, SQL, MATLAB), scientific communication
Preferred skills
Endurance sports research, prototype development, conference participation
Technologies
Python, SQL, MATLAB, Qualtrics, force plates, force treadmills, IMUs, optical motion capture, markerless motion capture, stationary metabolic carts, portable metabolic systems, pressure sensor systems, thermography, high speed video
Responsibilities
Manage day-to-day human performance testing and research projects; independently lead biomechanics and physiology testing; translate research findings into visuals and summaries; provide project status updates to executives; partner with external testing partners; attend international conferences; create and test functional prototypes
Seniority
Principal, hands-on IC with strategic focus