Internship Sport Science & Diagnostics

The Red Bull Athlete Performance Center (APC) is an athlete accelerator where we support Red Bull athletes to achieve outstanding performances. To strengthen our team, we are looking for a courageous and analytical sport scientist who can support our team for 6 months, starting in October 2025.

In this position you will assist in and execute various biomechanical and physiological diagnostics in the APC – ranging from measurements with athletes, data processing,-analysis and presentation to sport scientific interpretation of data and translation into practice. In addition, you will assist in the planning and execution of diagnostical assessments with Red Bull soccer and ice-hockey players. Further you will assist in the data processing and analysis of data sets related to ongoing R&D projects at the APC.

Conducting physiological and biomechanical diagnostics

Endurance tests (aerobic, anaerobic)

Sprint and change of direction tests

Field test support

movement analysis

force plates

isokinetic dynamometry

inertial sensors

Software Development

processing, analysis and compression of data

graphical representation of data

data organization

maintenance of existing codes

Creating reports and presentations

sport scientific interpretation of data

translation of the results in therapy and training

Project responsibility

literature research

requirements-, time- and quality management

Assistance in the data analytic processes in ongoing R&D /Science projects

Assistance in administration of in-field tests.

practical experience in physiological and biomechanical diagnostics (endurance tests, lactate sampling, force plates, inertial sensors)

experience in data processing and analysis

computer programming experience (Python, MATLAB and/or R preferred)

practical experience with interpretation of physiological and biomechanical parameters to ensure data transfer into training and therapy

Bachelor or Master's Degree in sports science, sports physiology or a related field with biomechanical focus, preferred Doctoral degree

fluent in German and English

Due to legal reasons we are obliged to disclose the minimum salary according to the collective agreement for this position. However, our attractive compensation package is based on market-oriented salaries and is therefore significantly above the stated minimum salary.

As an employer, we value diversity and support people in developing their potential and strengths, realizing their ideas and seizing opportunities. The job advertisement is aimed at all people equally, regardless of age, skin colour, religion, gender, sexual orientation or origin.

As an employer, we value diversity and support people in developing their potential and strengths, realizing their ideas and seizing opportunities. We believe passionately that employing a diverse workforce is central to our success. We welcome applications from all members of society irrespective of age, skin colour, religion, gender, sexual orientation or origin.

Due to legal reasons, we are obliged to disclose the minimum salary according to the collective agreement for this position, which is € 2.165,00 gross per month.