Your mission

Support the applied research and product validation work behind Output Sports’ performance technology. As a Summer Intern – Sports Science Researcher, you will help evaluate the validity and practical application of our IMU system across key testing domains including velocity-based training, jump testing, reactive strength index, mobility, and balance.

Role Overview
Based in the Nova UCD office in Dublin, this internship offers the opportunity to work at the intersection of sports science, biomechanics, and product innovation within a fast-growing sports technology company. You will contribute to research projects designed to assess the concurrent validity of Output Sports IMU technology against gold-standard systems such as force plates and Linear Position Transducers.

This role is ideal for someone with a strong academic grounding in sports science or a related discipline, and a genuine interest in applied research, athlete testing, and performance technology. You will gain hands-on exposure to research design, data collection, analysis, and cross-functional collaboration in a live R&D environment.

Your Responsibilities

Assist in the design and execution of research protocols evaluating Output Sports IMU validity across velocity-based training, jump testing, reactive strength index, mobility, and balance assessments.
Support and conduct athlete testing sessions comparing Output Sports IMU outputs with gold-standard systems including force plates and Linear Position Transducers.
Ensure accurate setup, calibration, and synchronization of all testing and measurement systems.
Organise, clean, and preprocess datasets to support robust analysis.
Assist with statistical comparisons between Output Sports IMU outputs and criterion device measures such as mean barbell velocity, jump height, and flight time.
Contribute to reliability and validity analysis, including correlation, ICC, and Bland–Altman methodology.
Maintain clear and accurate records of testing protocols, participant data, and session logs.
Work closely with product and engineering teams to share feedback on device performance, usability, and research findings.
Support the preparation of internal reports, presentations, and research-led white papers for wider business and marketing use.
Stay informed on emerging trends in sports science, biomechanics, wearable technology, and performance analytics.

Your profile

You are curious, detail-oriented, and motivated to apply sports science in a practical product-focused environment. You enjoy working with data, testing protocols, and performance technology, and you are keen to develop your research and analytical skills in a fast-moving company setting.

Requirements

Currently pursuing or recently completed a Bachelor’s degree in Physiotherapy, Sports Science, Biomechanics, Kinesiology, Exercise Physiology, or a related field.
Strong understanding of resistance training movements such as squat, bench press, and countermovement jump.
Interest in sports technology, biomechanics, and performance analysis.
Strong attention to detail and ability to follow standardised testing protocols.
Clear communication skills and ability to work effectively as part of a team in a lab or performance environment.
Strong organisational skills and the ability to manage time across multiple testing sessions.

Desirables

Familiarity with Output Sports technology.
Experience working with force plates, Linear Position Transducers, motion capture, or wearable technology.
Understanding of velocity-based training principles.
Experience using data analysis tools such as Excel or R.
Basic knowledge of statistical methods commonly used in sports science research.
Previous exposure to athlete testing, strength and conditioning environments, or lab-based research.

Core Competencies

Eagerness to learn and adapt to new technologies.
Precision and consistency in data collection.
Strong organisation and data management skills.
Analytical mindset with an interest in research methodology.
Collaborative approach across research, product, and performance teams.
Proactive attitude with a high level of attention to detail.

Why us?

This is a paid internship.
Gain hands-on experience in a cutting-edge sports technology company.
Work closely with experienced practitioners across sports science and product development.
Build practical skills in biomechanical testing, data collection, and validation research.
Contribute to meaningful R&D projects that directly influence product development.
Get exposure to the real-world application of performance analytics in sport.
Join a dynamic, collaborative environment focused on innovation, learning, and continuous improvement.

Sports Science Researcher (Summer Internship)

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