Sport Scientist (Human Data Science) in Woking

At McLaren Racing, we believe only by chasing performance in everything we do can we give ourselves the best chance of success. Performance on track and in the factory. Performance for our people, our business and our partners. It's about more than winning. It's about hitting the highest standards, and then raising the bar again.

Purpose of the Role: We are seeking a highly motivated and skilled Sports Scientist with a strong background in data science to join our Formula One Racing Team. In this role, you will spearhead our Human Data Science projects, utilising advanced analytical techniques to optimise Team performance and minimise the impact of fatigue on the Team. You will work closely with engineers and medical staff to translate complex data into actionable insights that inform Team training, strategy, and well-being. This is a stand-alone role with no direct reports. The role holder will need to collaborate with many stakeholders of all levels in the Team and be able to work self-sufficiently. Being a self-motivated individual with a proactive mindset, driven to set and pursue ambitious performance goals that elevate overall team success is key. There would be occasional travel required for this role, and it would be based at the McLaren Technology Centre as a full-time position, with potential for some hybrid working.

Principal Accountabilities:

• Primary Mission: Minimise the impact of fatigue on performance to drive sustained human performance excellence across the F1 team by applying cutting-edge sports science, data analysis, and tailored interventions.
• Project Leadership: Lead on an innovative human data science project, implementing an athlete management system for the McLaren F1 Team.
• Data Collection: Maintain the continuity of data collection into the athlete management system including developing interfaces for subjective data, conducting fatigue assessments, fitness testing and providing technical support for users.
• Data Analysis and Interpretation: Analyse and interpret human performance data from various sources to identify trends and areas for improvement.
• Alignment: Ensure alignment with team objectives and timelines while fostering collaboration within medical, human performance and team operations.
• Performance Optimization: Develop and implement data-driven strategies for preventing injury or loss of performance from fatigue.
• Technology Integration: Evaluate and integrate cutting-edge technologies and methodologies for fatigue data collection and analysis.
• Communication and Reporting: Clearly communicate findings and preventative recommendations through reports, presentations, and one-on-one sessions.
• Research and Development: Awareness of latest research and innovation to maintain competitive advantage in human performance.

Knowledge, Skills and Experience:

• Master's or Ph.D. in Sports Science, Exercise Physiology, Data Science, or a related field.
• Proven performance delivery in Sports Science, particularly in high-performance environments.
• Strong analytical skills with proficiency in data analysis tools and programming languages.
• Experience analysing physiological determinants of different sports.
• Expertise with human performance monitoring technologies and athlete management systems.
• Excellent communication and collaboration skills.
• Experience of project management and system implementation.

Personal Attributes:

• Time commitment: Available to support the travelling team as needed.
• Detail-oriented: Obsessive about the finer points in data and human performance trends.
• Excellent communicator: Translates complex data into clear insights.
• Collaborative: Works seamlessly across multidisciplinary teams.
• Self-starter: Able to succeed with limited direct supervision.
• Problem-solver: Anticipates challenges and delivers practical solutions.
• Results-focused: Pushing for actionable fatigue preventions.
• Integrity: Maintains professional integrity when handling sensitive data.
• Inquisitive learner: Stays up to date with scientific advances in sports.

What McLaren can offer? We constantly strive to be better tomorrow than we are today. Our ambition is to be the most pioneering and exhilarating racing team in the world, and our collective task is to set the standards for high performance in sport. We encourage and support diversity, equity and inclusion.