Senior Applied Sport Scientist - Data Management

Position Information

Position Information

Working Title

Senior Applied Sport Scientist - Data Management

Department

Athletics-0850

Requisition Number

S_250661

Posting Open Date

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Position Information

Position Information

Working Title

Senior Applied Sport Scientist - Data Management

Department

Athletics-0850

Requisition Number

S_250661

Posting Open Date

08/18/2025

Application Review Date: (To ensure consideration, please submit all application materials before review date)

08/26/2025

Posting Close Date

Open Until Filled

Yes

Description of Work

Assist in developing athletic performance research and testing initiatives for the Nebraska Athletic Performance Lab (NAPL). Responsibilities include the direct interface with various athletic teams and to provide meaningful, accurate, and clearly communicated information to coaching staff and performance staff members. Individual will work directly with University of Nebraska entities and external companies/vendors that supply data to Nebraska Athletics to obtain data for analyses. Individual will also interact with recruiting staff, coaches, and performance teams (sports psychology, etc.) to deliver data-informed reports and statistics to support and augment decision-making processes of practitioners in Nebraska Athletics. Individual will support data-informed decisions including player recruitment, player development, player evaluation, and coaching.

Minimum Required Qualifications

Masters degree in Exercise Science, Psychology, or closely related field. Two years of direct experience working with an NCAA Division I Department of Athletics, professional sports organization, and/or other elite sporting institutions (e.g. USOC, etc.). Direct experience with player development data and wearable technologies (e.g., Catapult). Direct experience with at least one visualization tool (e.g., Power BI). Excellent oral and written communication skills required with the ability to report and present relevant results in a clear and efficient manner.

Preferred Qualifications

PhD or PhD Candidature in Exercise Science, Exercise Physiology, Biomechanics, or related field. Knowledge of various statistical analysis methods. Direct experience with statistical packages including SAS, SPSS, R and/or Python preferred. General understanding of the rules, strategies and concepts associated with football, basketball, and/or collegiate-level sports.

Pre-Placement Driving Record Review Required

Physical Required

No

Commercial Driver’s License (CDL) required. Subject to DOT approved pre-employment & random testing for alcohol and controlled substances.

Criminal History Background Check Required

Yes

Posted Salary

$75,000/yr. minimum

How to Apply

Click on “Apply for this Job”. You will then either create an application or edit your current application that is on file. You will be required to attach your resume, cover letter, and list of references as three (3) separate documents in MS Word or PDF format.

For questions or accommodations related to this position contact

Matt Thome
mthome@huskers.com

Job Category (old)

Managerial/Professional

Job Type

Full-Time

Alternate Work Schedule (if other than 8-5)

Work Location (City, State)

Lincoln, NE

Position funded by grant or other form of temporary funding?

No

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Appointment End Date

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Required Documents

Required Documents 1. Resume 2. Cover Letter 3. List of References

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