Associate Principal Scientist in Orosensory Perception

Job title - Associate Principal Scientist in Orosensory Perception (80423)\n\nLocation \u2013 Satigny, Geneva, Switzerland \n\nWe are seeking a scientist with deep expertise in Orosensation including Sensory Methods, and\n\nPsychophysics as well as an understanding of the underlying Biology. This role focuses on\n\nadvancing our understanding of the perceptual, cognitive, and mechanistic processes that\n\nunderlie all aspects of orosensory perception. The successful candidate will lead a team and\n\ninnovative research program, collaborate with multidisciplinary R\u0026D teams, and translate\n\nrigorous perceptual science into actionable insights for innovation. If you are passionate about\n\nsensory science and human chemosensory perception, we encourage you to apply and join our\n\nglobal Perception \u0026 Cognitive Neuroscience team.\n\nKey Responsibilities: \n\n * Scope innovative solutions and influence the evolution of the company\u2019s R\u0026D strategy in\n * perception and cognitive neuroscience.\n * Scope, manage, and lead a broad range of sensory, behavioral, and psychophysical\n * studies to advance our understanding of orosensation and drive business innovation\n * Plan, execute, and lead innovative experimental paradigms that probe temporal\n * dynamics, mixture interactions, and other aspects of orosensory perception.\n * Analyze and interpret experimental data using advanced statistical and computational\n * approaches.\n * Present results and ideas to peers and business partners; produce high-quality lab\n * reports, manuscripts, and patent applications.\n * Collaborate with and manage cross-functional teams to integrate research findings into\n * product development and innovation strategies\n * Contribute to the evolution of methodological standards and best practices in\n * orosensory science within the organization.\n * Manage and develop a team of scientists through clear objectives and capability\n * building to support high performance and future growth.\n\n\n\nWe offer:\n\n * Being part of an interdisciplinary team of industry-leading researchers.\n * A diversity of exciting projects related to foods and fragranced products.\n * The opportunity to work for a highly socially responsible company where sustainability is much more\n * than a claim and is core to our strategy and purpose.\n * Career development opportunities with great opportunities to learn and grow.\n * To be part of a company shaping a strong legacy through breakthrough industrial innovations and technology.\n\n\n\nYou Bring:\n\n * Ph.D. in Psychology, Cognitive Science, Sensory Science or a related field.\n * Min. 10 years of postgraduate research experience in orosensory perception (taste,\n * texture, trigeminal) with a strong track-record of scientific publications.\n * Min. 3 years of experience in an industrial setting and in creating business value from\n * scientific findings.\n * Proficiency in sensory, behavioral, and psychophysical research methods and advanced\n * statistical analysis of orosensory data.\n * Proficiency in a programming or scripting language (e.g., R, Python, Matlab) will be a plus\n * Fluency in English.\n * Excellent communication and organization skills.\n * Track record of people management and leadership skills.\n * Ability to work independently and as part of a team in a fast-paced, dynamic\n * Environment.\n * Commitment to diversity, equity, and inclusion.\n\n\n\nAbout dsm-firmenich\n\nAt dsm-firmenich, we don\u2019t just meet expectations \u2013 we go beyond them. \n\nJoin our global team powered by science, creativity, and a shared purpose: to bring progress to life.\n\nFrom elevating health to making fortified food and sustainable skincare, the impact of your work here will be felt by millions \u2013 every single day. Whether it\u2019s fragrance that helps you focus, alternative meat that\u2019s better for the planet, or reducing sugar without losing flavor, this is where you help shape the future of nutrition, health, and beauty for everyone, everywhere.\n\nAnd while you\u2019re making a difference, we\u2019ll make sure you\u2019re growing too. With learning that never stops, a culture that lifts you up and the freedom to move across businesses, teams, and borders. Your voice matters here. And your ideas? They\u2019re essential to our future. \n\nBecause real progress only happens when we go beyond, together.\n\nThe application process\n\nInterested in this position? Please apply on-line by uploading your resume via our career portal (www. dsm-firmenich.com/careers).\n\nInclusion, belonging and equal opportunity statement\n\nAt dsm-firmenich, we believe being a force for good starts with the way we treat each other. When people feel supported, included, and free to be themselves, they do their best work \u2013 and that\u2019s exactly the kind of culture we\u2019re building. A place where opportunity is truly equal, authenticity is celebrated, and everyone has the chance to grow, contribute, and feel they belong.\n\nWe\u2019re proud to be an equal opportunity employer, and we\u2019re serious about making our hiring process as fair and inclusive as possible. From inclusive language and diverse interview panels to thoughtful sourcing, we\u2019re committed to reflecting the world we serve.\n\nWe welcome candidates from all backgrounds \u2014 no matter your gender, ethnicity, sexual orientation, or anything else that makes you, you.\n\nAnd if you have a disability or need any support through the application process, we\u2019re here to help \u2013 just let us know what you need, and we\u2019ll do everything we can to make it work.\n\nwww.dsm-firmenich.com\n\nAgency statement \n\nWe\u2019re managing this search directly at dsm-firmenich. If you\u2019re applying as an individual, we\u2019d love to hear from you. We\u2019re not accepting agency submissions or proposals involving fees or commissions for this role.\n