Run Performance Graduate Internship, Run Research Team - Winter 2027

About the role

Who We Are At Brooks, we believe movement is the key to feeling more alive. That’s why we’re driven to create gear and experiences that take people to the place that makes them feel more alive — whether it’s a headspace, a feeling, or a finish line. Everyone who works at Brooks is propelled by a company culture that sparks excitement, fuels collaboration, inspires creativity, and ignites innovation. Our brand values help bond us together and drive our success: Runner First We act in the best interest of the runner Word is Bond We do what we say we’ll do Champion Heart We give our all in everything we do There is no “I” in Run We stay generous with our humanity Keep Moving We find ways to move every day, because joy is kinetic! We welcome everyone from every walk of life looking to inspire others through the power of movement - because we’re all moving towards something. Let’s run there. Brooks Internship Program Brooks Running hosts internships at our Seattle HQ offices to provide hands-on, meaningful work experience to further enhance your education and professional aptitude. Our interns gain exposure to real work, and projects while working side by side with Brooks employees and leadership. If chosen for this role, you will embark on 6 months of learning, professional development, and exposure to the Brooks brand and culture. Internship Details Duration: 6 months Internship Target Start: Jan 4, Jan 11, or Jan 18. Location: Seattle, HQ

Responsibilities

• Understand athletic product design features and components and how they influence human movement.
• Collection and processing of human subject data using Motion Analysis 3D motion capture.
• Write code to analyze mechanical and biomechanical data in Python or Visual 3D.
• Perform mechanical testing on material samples and full shoes (Instron).
• Write scientific reports in PowerPoint and Microsoft Word.
• Summarize human movement and mechanical property findings for Brooks product and competitors that are delivered to product teams for use in product improvement.
• Use your graduate-level research skills to conduct human movement studies that lead to innovative testing procedures and optimization of products for all who run.
• Use your advanced data analytics skills to mine data in our historical dashboards to recommend product improvements based on identified opportunities.
• Develop loyal, engaging relationships with our customers and the Brooks community.
• Other duties as assigned.
• Project: As a part of your experience as a graduate intern at Brooks, you will have the opportunity to complete a project under the support and supervision of your manager. Details of your project will be finalized once you arrive at Brooks based on your skills and the needs of the business. You will use your ever-growing analytical skillset as a graduate student to prepare a thoughtful and elevated project. During the course of this project, you will weave your learnings from your graduate courses into your work to challenge yourself, and benefit Brooks. You will present your work and findings to senior leadership at Brooks at the end of your internship, to hone in on your research, recommendation, and presentation skills.

Qualifications

• Master's degree with a background in biomechanics, kinesiology, and/or exercise science or an equivalent analytical field.
• Willing to commit to the intern position for six months onsite in Seattle, WA.