Senior Research Scientist

Responsibilities

• Lead end-to-end research projects from hypothesis formulation through analysis, interpretation, and communication
• Analyze large-scale, longitudinal physiological and behavioral datasets to identify meaningful patterns and insights
• Develop and evaluate models that characterize individual variability and predict future physiological states
• Translate research findings into actionable recommendations that inform product direction and algorithm development
• Collaborate with product, engineering, and data science teams to ensure research is aligned with real-world use cases
• Produce high-quality scientific outputs, including internal reports, white papers, and peer-reviewed publications
• Serve as a senior technical leader, providing guidance and mentorship to junior scientists

Requirements

• PhD (or equivalent experience) in a quantitative or health-related field such as Epidemiology, Biostatistics, Biomedical Engineering, Neuroscience, or Computer Science
• Strong background in health science with grounding in public health and clinical concepts
• Experience modeling longitudinal or time-series data, specifically within-person variability in real-world settings
• Proficiency in statistical modeling and machine learning methods using Python or R
• Significant hands-on experience with advanced modeling techniques, including probabilistic methods, Bayesian inference, and/or causal inference
• Demonstrated ability to design hypothesis-driven analyses and communicate findings to both technical and non-technical stakeholders

About the Company

Whoop is a leading health and performance company that provides wearable technology and data-driven insights to help people optimize their physical and mental performance.