Physiology Research Scientist

Eight Sleep is the first sleep fitness company. At Eight Sleep we design products at the forefront of sleep innovation. Our mission is to make people’s sleep count for more, using innovative technology, detailed design, and proven science and data to personalize and improve each night for everybody—changing the way people sleep forever and for better. 

We've just launched our temperature-regulated smart bed, the Pod. It's an absolute game changer, improving people's health and happiness by changing the way they sleep. Early feedback is great, but we still have a long way to go toward achieving our mission. Backed by leading Silicon Valley investors including Valor Equity Partners, Founders Fund, Khosla Ventures and Y Combinator, we’ve raised over $150 million (Series C) to date. We were recognized as one of Fast Company’s Most Innovative Companies in Consumer Electronics in 2019, 2022, and 2023.

That is why Eight Sleep is looking for an experienced human physiology researcher, who has organized and executed numerous human research studies that have led to high quality data and peer-reviewed publications. The Research Scientist will be responsible for literature review, experimental design, writing and submission of IRB applications, daily oversight and operations of ongoing studies, data analysis of novel R&D features and validation data, and co-writing of peer-reviewed publications, white papers, and blog posts.  

The research studies at Eight Sleep will include internal product validation, new prototype testing, new feature development, and large-scale, external validation studies. This role will report to the Director of Science & Clinical Research at Eight Sleep, on the Research & Development team. 

This is a full time position with benefits. The latest start date is August 2024, and the position is located in Boston with approximately 40% remote work & 60% in-person work (Mondays, Wednesdays, and Thurs/Fri).

How you'll contribute

• Literature review & experimental design: 

• Data collection & trial management: 

• Data management:

• Statistical analyses and writing of publications:

What you'll need to succeed 

• Ph.D. in Exercise Science or Kinesiology, Human Physiology/Biology, Biomedical Engineering (or related field)

• 4+ years of human research experience running large studies and comfortable at managing multiple studies in parallel, each with different objectives

• 3+ years industry experience working on studies involving wearable devices, medical devices, or in industry related to tech that measures/monitors humans. Startup experience is a plus

• Strong statistical knowledge: can run your own statistics on large, complex datasets

• Superior communications skills, excellent time management & organizational skills, high attention to detail, and ability to quickly adapt to changes in study design and company needs

• Minimum of 2 peer-reviewed publications, with 1 as the first author 

Preferred: 

• Basic understanding of hardware, software, and firmware for data collection purposes

• Strong coding experience in Python or R, where you can write functions, run statistical tests, and create strong data visualizations

• Experience managing decentralized studies

• Experience managing research studies in a fast-paced environment, or experience in a startup

• Strong knowledge in sleep science & human physiology

Why you’ll love Eight 

• We’re a tight-knit, passionate team that’s working to improve people’s lives by improving the way they sleep

• Leadership is committed to employees’ wellness and career development

• You’ll get a better night sleep every night; all full-time employees receive the Pod

• Flexible, generous PTO 

• 100% employer contribution for medical/dental/vision insurance; maternity/paternity leave

At Eight Sleep we continually celebrate the diverse community different individuals cultivate. As an equal opportunity employer, we stay true to our values by ensuring everyone feels they can flourish and grow. We are committed to equal employment opportunity regardless of race, color, ancestry, religion, sex, national origin, sexual orientation, age, citizenship, marital status, disability, gender identity or Veteran status.