Lead Clinical Exercise Physiologist (Term Position)

About the Role

The ASICS x Michigan Sport Innovation Center (AMSI) is a groundbreaking partnership dedicated to redefining the boundaries of athletic performance and sport science. By uniting ASICS’ global leadership in footwear and apparel with the University of Michigan’s world-class research ecosystem, AMSI creates a unique environment for discovery—where art, science, and engineering converge to spark transformative breakthroughs.

AMSI, in collaboration with the High Performance Athlete Innovation Laboratory (HAIL), seeks an exceptional Lead Clinical Exercise Physiologist to serve as the primary technical lead. This position will be split between supporting high-performance athlete testing for AMSI and executing clinical exercise testing protocols for an NIH-funded study evaluating the interaction between aerobic exercise and bone health. The role is a four-year term position.

Responsibilities

• Lab Setup & Technical Management: Lead the technical setup, integration, calibration, and routine troubleshooting of advanced physiology equipment, including Cosmed metabolic carts/indirect calorimetry (Quark, K5), wireless 12-lead ECG systems, lactate testing, and other relevant exercise physiology equipment.
• Data Collection & Analysis: Collect and analyze exercise testing data in-lab and in-field with a focus on distance running. Execute maximum and sub-maximum exercise protocols (VO₂max, threshold testing, running economy testing) across elite athletes and research cohorts. Handle blood sampling, including lactate testing (required) and phlebotomy/blood draw (preferred).
• Dissemination and Translation: Participate in developing high-impact manuscripts for peer-reviewed journals, present research findings at national/international conferences, and translate complex scientific data into actionable insights for corporate design partners and federal grant reporting.
• Mentorship & Project Operations: Oversee day-to-day project and operational workflows. Supervise, mentor, and review the work of undergraduate and graduate students working on AMSI and NIH projects.

Requirements

• Education: Master’s degree in Kinesiology, Exercise Physiology, Clinical Physiology, Exercise Science, or a closely related discipline.
• Expertise in Human Energetics: Minimum of 3-5 years of hands-on experience independently executing metabolic testing, indirect calorimetry calibration, and advanced data processing (kinetics, substrate oxidation formulas). Ability to troubleshoot metabolic hardware and software.
• Clinical Monitoring Skills: Competency in running, reading, and evaluating 12-lead Electrocardiograms (ECG/EKG) during maximal exertion, sub-maximum exercise testing, and resting metabolic testing.
• Autonomy: Proven ability to operate with a high degree of independence, solve complex technical/equipment problems without direct supervision, and manage multiple study timelines concurrently.
• Clinical Certifications: Active certification as an ACSM Certified Clinical Exercise Physiologist (ACSM-CEP), Registered Clinical Exercise Physiologist (RCEP), or equivalent clinical exercise credential.
• Passion for Sport & Performance Innovation: A deep, intrinsic passion for sports, athletic culture, and human performance science. Motivation to help athletes optimize their physiology and achieve competitive potential while translating research into product development.

Qualifications

• Phlebotomy Experience: Active certification or demonstrated experience with venipuncture/phlebotomy.
• Athletic Experience: Experience working with collegiate, elite, or high-performance sport populations, preferably in distance running.
• Scientific Communication: Strong peer-reviewed publication footprint and experience in abstract and manuscript preparation.

About Michigan Medicine

Michigan Medicine improves the health of patients, populations, and communities through excellence in education, patient care, community service, research, and technology development. Our mission is guided by Strategic Principles and includes patient care, education, and research that enhance our contribution to society. Michigan Medicine is one of the largest health care complexes in the world and has been the site of many groundbreaking medical and technological advancements.

Benefits

• Excellent medical, dental, and vision coverage effective on your first day.
• 2:1 match on retirement savings.

Modes of work (hybrid or remote) are at the discretion of the hiring department and subject to annual review.

Additional Information

This is a four-year, term-limited appointment. At the end of the term, the appointment will terminate and will not be eligible for Reduction-in-Force (RIF) benefits. The position does not create a contract or guarantee of employment.

Questions about the position should be directed to Ken Kozloff, PhD, at [email protected].