9 sports science jobs found

Brentford Football Club and Cardiff Metropolitan University Fully-Funded PhD Studentship - Using data science to support the performance of Premier League football players   The Opportunity Several exciting opportunities have arisen to undertake a fully funded applied PhD studentship in conjunction with Brentford FC and Cardiff Metropolitan University. The purpose of these roles is to combine postgraduate research with the development of practitioner-based skills through assisting in the delivery of the performance strategy at Brentford FC. Practitioner duties will primarily be with senior squads, while research may be conducted with these squads or younger age groups. The positions will be funded for a 3-year period subject to the satisfactory progress of the individual in the practical role and PhD. Candidates will have their tuition fees covered at the UK rate (£5,500) and will receive an annual stipend linked to UKRI rates (£21,383).   Key...

The Club Brentford FC is a bit different from other Premier League football clubs. We put our fans first, we are a true community club and while we are financially sustainable, we are not afraid to take calculated risks. We take huge pride in our environment and culture within the Club which focuses on development, inclusion and not being afraid to think differently. Being progressive, humble and respectful while sticking together as one team across the Club guides how we work and the decisions we make each day. We also firmly believe that a diverse workforce is a better workforce which will help us develop ideas, solve problems and ultimately grow Brentford FC. We play in a new stadium, 15 minutes from Heathrow in vibrant west London. We will never forget where we have come from, but we are excited about the future that lies ahead. ‌ Brentford Football Club and Cardiff Metropolitan University Fully-Funded PhD Studentship – How Premier League soccer...

Brentford Football Club and Cardiff Metropolitan University Fully-Funded PhD Studentship – Fitness preparation of Premier League soccer players through varying microcycle structures ‌ The Opportunity Several exciting opportunities have arisen to undertake a fully funded applied PhD studentship in conjunction with Brentford FC and Cardiff Metropolitan University. The purpose of these roles is to combine postgraduate research with the development of practitioner-based skills through assisting in the delivery of the performance strategy at Brentford FC. Practitioner duties will primarily be with senior squads, while research may be conducted with these squads or younger age groups. The positions will be funded for a 3-year period subject to the satisfactory progress of the individual in the practical role and PhD. Candidates will have their tuition fees covered at the UK rate (£5,500) and will receive an annual stipend linked to UKRI rates (£21,383)....

Overview The Columbus Crew is seeking a dependable and motivated  Data Operations Specialist  to join our Business Analytics team. This early-career role supports essential data functions across the organization by building and maintaining reliable data processes and improving overall data quality. This position is ideal for someone beginning their professional career in data engineering, information systems, or analytics and excited to grow their skills on the job. Interest in sports is welcomed, but this is a  data-first  role.   What You Will Do Develop, maintain, and support ETL integrations and data pipelines. Write and optimize SQL queries, views, functions, and stored procedures. Monitor and validate data accuracy across multiple systems. Identify data quality issues and implement corrective solutions. Gather requirements from business stakeholders and translate them into technical solutions. Analyze and...

JOB TITLE: Lead Data Engineer DEPARTMENT: Business Data LOCATION: Stamford Bridge (Hybrid: 4 days per month remote) CONTRACT: Permanent / Full-time   Closing date: 26th March We encourage you to apply as soon as possible. In the event that we receive a large number of applications, the position may be filled before the listed closing date. To avoid missing out, please submit your application at your earliest convenience.   Role Overview Chelsea Football Club is seeking an experienced and innovative Lead Data Engineer to shape the technical vision and delivery of a next-generation data platform that underpins the club’s commercial, digital and fan-engagement strategy. This role will lead the evolution of Chelsea’s centralised data ecosystem, ensuring our data is accurate, accessible, secure and capable of powering world-class fan experiences.   As a Lead Data Engineer within the Business Insights &...

Overview Major League Soccer has built Fan Genome, a 360° fan intelligence platform that unifies demographic, behavioral, transactional, and engagement data across the league. Fan Genome is evolving from a data platform into an AI-native intelligence foundation that enables semantic understanding, real-time fan context, and autonomous data-driven reasoning.   We are seeking a Senior Director, AI Data Architect to own the technical architecture and evolution of MLS’s next-generation data and intelligence platform. This is a deeply technical and hands-on leadership role focused on building the foundations for knowledge graphs, semantic layers, and context engineering that power AI systems, autonomous agents, and advanced fan intelligence at scale.   This role is oriented toward the next generation of data and intelligence platforms, emphasizing semantic understanding, contextual modeling, and AI-driven capabilities. Responsibilities Platform...

Junior Data Engineer (Entry-Level, 0–2 Years Experience) Full-Time | In-Person | Columbus, OH The Columbus Crew is seeking an early-career Junior Data Engineer to join our Business Analytics team. This role is focused on building and maintaining data pipelines, improving data quality, and reengineering internal processes to support business operations across the organization. This position is designed for candidates beginning their professional careers in data engineering and information systems. Strong technical fundamentals are required. Interest in sports is welcomed, but this is a data-first role. What You Will Do Develop, maintain, and support ETL integrations and data pipelines Write and optimize SQL queries, views, functions, and stored procedures Monitor and validate data accuracy across multiple systems Identify data quality issues and implement corrective solutions Gather requirements from business stakeholders and translate them...

Commitment:  25 hours a week, August 2026 to May 2027 Location:  The Nigel Doughty Academy, Nottingham, NG2 7SR Department:  First Team Coaching Role Overview: We are looking for a proactive individual with excellent attention to detail to join our team as a Data Insights Intern for the 2026/2027 season. This role will run parallel to an MSc programme based in the United Kingdom. The successful candidate will be working across the Club to support analytics provision across multiple departments with a focus on translating data into actionable insights that enhance decision-making. In the role, you will be exposed to platforms, software, data sources, key stakeholders and processes that will offer invaluable experience for your future career in professional sports. In order to get the best from this opportunity, applicants must be able to commit to the position for the entire 2026-27 season. You will be based at the Nigel Doughty Training Ground...

We govern the beautiful game and ensure it's run with transparency and integrity. Join our team in Miami and support us on our mission. THE POSITION These are your key tasks: Support in the development and maintenance of an economic player‑valuation model.  Conduct advanced data science projects (web scraping, NLP, machine learning, predictive modelling) to support multiple business units.  Build and maintain interactive dashboards in Power BI for operational tasks and to analyse, monitor and refine internal processes.  Support business users in implementing analyses for reports, publications and internal research projects.  Design, implement and maintain ETL pipelines for various structured and semi-structured data sources.  Build and maintain data models used for Power BI reports. Actively collaborate with technical and non‑technical stakeholders, translating business requirements into...