Senior Research Scientist

Whoop

Boston, US

On-site

Who this role is best for

Aimed at senior researchers who model physiological data to derive actionable health insights at individual and population levels.

Best fit for

Senior researchers with expertise in human physiology and data science
— “work at the intersection of data science, human physiology”
Candidates capable of translating continuous data into real-world insights
— “translates continuous physiological data into meaningful, real-world insights”

Things to consider

Research must go beyond detection to model trajectories
— “research that goes beyond detection to model trajectories”
Focus on both individual and population-level insights
— “individual and population level”

How to stand out

Demonstrate experience in hypothesis-driven research with physiological data
— “lead hypothesis-driven research that translates continuous physiological data”
Highlight projects that model individual variability in health contexts
— “model trajectories, variability, and individual response patterns”
Showcase work where insights led to actionable product innovations
— “meaningful, real-world insights”

Pace · SteadyCollaboration · MediumAutonomy · HighDecision Impact · CompanyLevel · Senior

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What success looks like

publishing research papers
developing predictive models
improving user health outcomes

Typical background

PhD in Data ScienceMasters in Biomedical Engineering

Skills & requirements

Required

Data ScienceMachine LearningResearch MethodologyStatistical AnalysisHealth Informatics

Preferred

Biomedical EngineeringWearable Technology

About the role

Original posting from Whoop via Lever

At WHOOP, we're on a mission to unlock human performance and healthspan. WHOOP empowers users to perform at a higher level through a deeper understanding of their bodies and daily lives.
We are seeking a Senior Research Scientist to lead hypothesis-driven research that translates continuous physiological data into meaningful, real-world insights. You will work at the intersection of data science, human physiology, and product innovation, and will focus on understanding how health, behavior, and context interact over time at the individual and population level.
The ideal candidate will design and execute research that goes beyond detection to model trajectories, variability, and individual response patterns to enable more accurate and actionable insights.

Source: Whoop careers (Lever)