Assistant Director / Research Lead, Sports Science

Job Description

Assistant Director/Research Lead, Sports Science

About the Minnesota Twins:

At the Minnesota Twins, we are driven by a singular purpose – to up the game, on the field and off. Unwavering in our commitment to deliver championships and be a force for good, our innovative, diverse and incredibly talented team is creating new ways to win, to uplift and to unite. We are proud to be Minnesota's baseball team. We believe in our power to create positive change. We are setting the standard for a modern sports and entertainment brand that shapes a better tomorrow for all.

Position Summary:

The Assistant Director/Research Lead, Sports Science position is responsible for integrating scientific principles and cutting-edge technology into the team's training and performance programs. This role is to provide support and expertise in optimizing the performance, health, and well-being of the players.

Essential Duties and Responsibilities:

Reasonable accommodations may be made to enable individuals with disabilities to perform the essential functions.
• Technical Leadership and Individual Contributions

• Lead Biomechanics Data integration into MLB and Player Development processes by working directly with MLB Staff, Player Development Biomechanists, and Sports Science/Baseball Research Leadership.

• Lead efforts for research in Sports Science by identifying novel research directors, planning the analytical approach, and executing development of research projects.

• Participate in the creation, validation, and maintenance of models to assess movement efficiency and its relation to player talent, production, and health.

• Provide critical review of work by other analysts in Sports Science and mentor analysts on proper usage of biomechanical theories and modern modeling.

• Work with Baseball Systems team to advise on the creation of reports and dashboards to responsibly communicate model implications to coaches, players, analysts, and front office decision makers.

• Represent the entire Research & Development Department as a key leadership voice.

• Department Leadership

• Advise the Manager, Sports Science on technical approaches and feasibility of requests from stakeholders in Player Development and Performance teams.

• Engage with Baseball Research Analysts outside of Sports Science to encourage cross-group collaboration and dissemination of techniques and results.

• Drive the adoption of new techniques and encourage increased analytical maturity by leading the Sports Science Journal Club and performing other ad-hoc instruction.

• Collaborate with Baseball Technology, Player Development, and R&D Leadership on identifying gaps in technology approaches and vetting vendors. Use statistical analysis tools to assess the quality of (new) data sources, potentially including wearables, assessments, force plates, on-field tracking, and biomechanics.

Requirement Experience and Education:
• Bachelor's degree in mathematics, statistics, economics, physics, or other quantitative field.

• PhD in Biomechanics, Exercise Science, Physiology, or related field.

Essential Knowledge, Skills, and Abilities:
• Data analyst experience: ability to interpret and analyze statistics.

• Exceptional skills communicating complex statistical concepts.

• Deep understanding of baseball.

• Experience with statistical programs such as R, Python, Matlab, SPSS, Stata.

• Experience with SQL server.

Location: Minneapolis, MN or Fort Myers, FL.

Compensation:

The base salary range for this position is $85,000 to $120,000 annually. Including potential bonus with a target of 14%, the total cash compensation range is estimated to be $96,900 to $136,800 annually.
Our comprehensive benefits package includes:
• Medical, Vision

• Dental – Employer paid

• Life Insurance – Employer paid

• Long Term Disability – Employer paid

• Long Term Care – Employer paid

• 401(k) Plan – Employer match up to 4% plus 5% nonelective employer contribution

• Paid Time Off (PTO)

• Paid Holidays (16 for 2025)

• Complimentary Tickets

• Plus a variety of voluntary benefit plans available

Are you excited about the opportunity but don't meet every single requirement? We encourage you to apply anyway! Studies have shown that women and people of color are less likely to apply for a job if they don't meet every qualification. At the Minnesota Twins, we are dedicated to building a diverse and inclusive workplace.

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