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Fellow, Sports Science Research
About the Minnesota Twins:
At the Minnesota Twins, we are driven by a singular purpose – to up the game, on the field and off. Unwavering in our commitment to deliver championships and be a force for good, our innovative, diverse and incredibly talented team is creating new ways to win, to uplift and to unite. We are proud to be Minnesota’s baseball team. We believe in our power to create positive change. We are setting the standard for a modern sports and entertainment brand that shapes a better tomorrow for all.
Essential Duties and Responsibilities:
Reasonable accommodations may be made to enable individuals with disabilities to perform the essential functions.
- Entry-level position designed to provide exposure to the Sports Science department.
- Fellow will gain experience performing studies, validating data, and building research tools in service of one of the following disciplines: Biomechanics, Sports Medicine, Physiology, Strength & Conditioning.
Required Experience and Education:
- Current enrollment in, recent matriculation from, or equivalent practical experience to an undergraduate or graduate degree in Math, Statistics, Physics, Computer Science, Engineering, Data Science, Biomechanics, or Kinesiology.
- Academic or practical experience in one of the above disciplines of Sports Science.
Essential Knowledge, Skills, and Abilities:
- Knowledge of statistics (e.g., probability, linear regression, Bayesian Inference) and statistical programs (e.g., R, Python, MATLAB).
- Some understanding of baseball.
- Excellent written and verbal communication skills.
- Practical experience with tools in processing, analyzing, and visualizing sports science data including but not limited to: markered and/or markerless motion capture, IMU's, force plates, etc.
- Demonstrable experience communicating sports science related concepts with athletes and/or coaches with varied backgrounds.
Time Commitment: February 2026 - October 2026 or June 2026 - August 2026.
Hours: 40 hours/week.
Compensation: Hourly rate of $18.00/hour.
Applications Closing: October 6th. (Subject to change based on candidate volume; early submission is encouraged)
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