Sr. Scientist Psychophysiology, Human Perception

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Swiss and family-owned for over 120 years, we create fragrances and flavors for the world’s most desirable brands, delighting billions of consumers every day.

Led by our passion for taste and smell, we put our creativity and innovation to work every day to delight the senses.

Driven by our purpose and guided by our fundamentals, we seek to enable solutions that contribute to greater health and nutrition and hygiene and sanitation, while preserving nature’s most precious resources and empowering sustainable livelihoods across our value chain.

At Firmenich people are at the heart of the company, we are committed to equal employment opportunities and value diversity in the workplace.

The department of Human Perception & Bioresponses, R&D at Firmenich SA in Geneva, Switzerland, has a vacancy for a

Senior Scientist Psychophysiology, Department of Human Perception & Bioresponses, R&D

in our Geneva headquarters, Switzerland

**Key Responsibilities**:

- Research the chemical senses and their role in human cognition
- Design and conduct innovative psychophysiological research that combines EEG, peripheral physiology, and behavioral measures of chemosensory and multisensory experiences
- Lead the psychophysiology laboratory and implement innovative analyses and measurements
- Present results and ideas to peers and business partners; write manuscripts and patents
- Transfer laboratory methodologies and paradigms to support large-scale and realistic / contextual testing
- Support line manager to translate knowledge to business
- Support line manager with strategic thinking in own area of expertise and participate in shaping the R&D strategy and support its implementation
- Develop and retain talents, set SMART objectives for team members, and evaluate their performance
- Establish efficient communication with other R&D team members and business functions

**We value**:

- PhD, or equivalent degree, in Psychology, Cognitive Neuroscience or a related field
- Expertise in conducting psychophysiological measurements (incl. EEG, ECG, EMG, GCR, HR) including in the maintainance and development of a psychophysiological laboratory
- Advanced statistical knowledge (e.g. multivariate analysis, machine learning, modelling of behavioral and/or psychophysiological data)
- Solid programming skills (preferably in Python, R, or Matlab)
- Minimum of 5 years of research experience, ideally within the chemical senses
- Experience in an industrial setting and creating business value from science will be a plus
- High degree of motivation, self-organization, and team-orientation
- Excellent communication and networking ability
- Fluent in English; knowledge of French or willingness to learn is a plus

**We offer**:

- Highly socially and environmentally responsible company
- A world-class infrastructure in a R&D center characterized by strong collaborative spirit between teams
- Possibility to influence strategic decision-making
- Global and intercultural environment

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