R&D Associate Principal Scientist - Sports Nutrition / Hydration GSSI

Overview

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• Developing novel research questions and designing study protocols that contribute to the broader scientific community specific to youth athlete nutrition and physiology.
• Working with GSSI staff to execute the lab-based research program at the GSSI at IMG Academy satellite lab.
• Providing leadership to junior scientists who will be assisting in the day-to-day execution of the lab and field-based research projects including the scheduling of subjects as well as the collection, management, and evaluation of data.
• Effectively liaising with IMG Academy coaches/staff to translate the science, data, and protocols used for meaningful and usable strategies of value.
• Using experience, creativity, and an innovative approach to develop, test, and periodically refine the athlete-testing protocols conducted within the lab with an emphasis on sports nutrition personalization.
• Assisting when needed with lab- and field-based testing for the purpose of elite athlete service, pre-dominantly at locations within the US.
• Collaborating across the wider GSSI team (US and Internationally based colleagues) on research, innovation, service, and education initiatives.

• The expected compensation range for this position is between $89,000 - $149,000.
• Location, confirmed job-related skills, experience, and education will be considered in setting actual starting salary. Your recruiter can share more about the specific salary range during the hiring process.
• Bonus based on performance and eligibility target payout is 10% of annual salary paid out annually.
• Paid time off subject to eligibility, including paid parental leave, vacation, sick, and bereavement.
• In addition to salary, PepsiCo offers a comprehensive benefits package to support our employees and their families, subject to elections and eligibility: Medical, Dental, Vision, Disability, Health, and Dependent Care Reimbursement Accounts, Employee Assistance Program (EAP), Insurance (Accident, Group Legal, Life), Defined Contribution Retirement Plan.

• Master's (PhD strongly preferred) in Sports Nutrition, Exercise Science/Kinesiology, or related discipline with 3+ years' experience in lab (and ideally field-based) research (PhD 2+ years)
• Demonstrable knowledge in the areas of hydration, metabolism and/or sports nutrition and application in elite sport.
• Publishing record with experience producing first authored peer-reviewed research.
• Three or more years of experience working with athletes/influencers, including youth and elite athletes.
• Demonstrable experience with sport-related data handling and interpretation. An excellent understanding of statistics relating to exercise science highly preferred.
• The incumbent must have a pro-active work style, able to multitask, and be flexible to work in a high-performance and ever-changing environment.
• Flexibility and willingness for travel and occasional work during non-traditional hours (including weekends) (approximately 10-15%).
• Project management/business management experience preferred.
• Self-starter with good interpersonal communication skills and ability to work with various personalities and work styles.