Senior Scientist, Chemosensory Perception and Cognitive Neuroscience

DSM

11d

About The Position

As innovators in nutrition, health, and beauty, dsm-firmenich reinvents, manufactures, and combines vital nutrients, flavors, and fragrances for the world’s growing population to thrive. With our comprehensive range of solutions, with natural and renewable ingredients and renowned science and technology capabilities, we work to create what is essential for life, desirable for consumers, and more sustainable for the planet. dsm-firmenich is a Swiss-Dutch company, listed on the Euronext Amsterdam, with operations in almost 60 countries and revenues of more than €12 billion. With a diverse, worldwide team of nearly 30,000 employees, we bring progress to life™ every day, everywhere, for billions of people. At dsm-firmenich, being a force for good is not optional. Diversity, Equity & Inclusion is a shared responsibility woven into our daily work to not only benefit our People, Customers & Communities but also drive business value. Equal access to opportunities is a given, belonging is a shared feeling, authenticity is celebrated. We are looking for a Senior Scientist with technical expertise in Chemo-perception and Cognitive Neuroscience. This role will focus on advancing our understanding of the behavioral and psychophysiological mechanisms underlying fragrance, flavor, and taste performance and their impact on human health and wellbeing. The successful candidate will contribute to innovative research projects, and collaborate with multidisciplinary teams to translate research findings into practical business applications. If you have a passion for chemosensory science, we encourage you to apply to join our global Perception & Cognitive Neuroscience team.

Requirements

Ph.D. in Cognitive Neuroscience, Psychology, or a related field.
Minimum of 5 years of post-graduate research experience in chemoperception and cognition with a proven track record of scientific publications. Two (2) or more years of industry experience is preferred.
Interest in understanding how perception works - from Receptor Biology to Human Behavior. Hands-on experience is preferred.
Proficiency in behavioral and psychophysiological research methods (e.g., psychophysics, reaction times, E/MEG, fMRI, peripheral physiology) and advanced statistical analysis
Proficiency in programming (e.g., R, Python, Matlab) and data visualization; experience with modelling will be a plus.
Excellent English language, communication, organization, and leadership skills
Ability to work independently and collaboratively in a fast-paced, dynamic environment.
Commitment to diversity, equity, and inclusion.

Responsibilities

Plan, execute, optimize and lead experimentation and implement cutting-edge research methods to drive innovative research in chemosensory perception and cognitive neuroscience
Manage and lead cross-functional innovation projects within the company's global Innovation process and framework
Evaluate and identify opportunities for translational research within the areas of Chemosensory Receptor Biology and Microbiome and strategically leverage them to drive impactful projects.
Manage external collaborations and liaise with internal and external partners.
Analyze and interpret behavioral, psychophysical, and psychophysiological data.
Present research findings to a broad audience.
Collaborate with cross-functional teams to integrate research findings into product development and innovation strategies.
Prepare and publish high-quality internal scientific reports and research papers for peer-reviewed journals.
Identify potential opportunities and support efforts for intellectual property protection and contribute to patent applications

Benefits

Being part of an interdisciplinary team of industry-leading researchers.
A diversity of exciting projects related to foods and fragranced products.
The opportunity to work for a highly socially responsible company where sustainability is much more than a claim and is core to our strategy and purpose.
Career development opportunities with great opportunities to learn and grow.
To be part of a company shaping a strong legacy through breakthrough industrial innovations and technology.

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