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dsm-firmenich · 18 hours ago

Senior Scientist, Chemosensory Perception and Cognitive Neuroscience - Princeton, NJ

Princeton, NJ

Full-time

Onsite

Mid, Senior Level

$128K/yr - $183K/yr

5+ years exp

dsm-firmenich is a Swiss-Dutch company that specializes in nutrition, health, and beauty solutions. They are seeking a Senior Scientist to advance the understanding of chemosensory perception and cognitive neuroscience, focusing on the mechanisms underlying fragrance, flavor, and taste performance and their impact on human health.

BeautyChemicalHealth CareManufacturingNutrition

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

Qualification

Cognitive NeuroscienceChemoperceptionBehavioral Research MethodsStatistical AnalysisProgramming RProgramming PythonProgramming MatlabData VisualizationCommunication SkillsLeadership SkillsCollaboration SkillsOrganizational Skills

Required

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