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Senior Scientist, Chemosensory Perception and Cognitive Neuroscience

Job in Princeton, Mercer County, New Jersey, 08543, USA
Listing for: dsm-firmenich
Full Time position
Listed on 2025-12-27
Job specializations:
  • Research/Development
    Research Scientist
Salary/Wage Range or Industry Benchmark: 128000 - 183000 USD Yearly USD 128000.00 183000.00 YEAR
Job Description & How to Apply Below

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

Join dsm‑firmenich as a Senior Scientist focused on advancing understanding of fragrance, flavor, and taste performance and their impact on human health.
Location: Princeton, NJ

dsm‑firmenich is a Swiss‑Dutch company leading in nutrition, health, and beauty products. With operations in almost 60 countries, we create vital nutrients, flavors, and fragrances using natural ingredients and advanced technology. Diversity, equity, and inclusion are woven into our daily work.

Key Responsibilities
  • Plan, execute, and lead experiments implementing cutting‑edge research methods in chemosensory perception and cognitive neuroscience.
  • Manage cross‑functional innovation projects within the global innovation process.
  • Identify opportunities for translational research within chemosensory receptor biology and microbiome.
  • Collaborate with internal and external partners to integrate findings into product development.
  • Analyze behavioral, psychophysical, and psycho-physiological data and present results to broad audiences.
  • Publish internal reports and peer‑reviewed papers.
  • Support intellectual property protection and patent applications.
What We Offer
  • Interdisciplinary research team in an industry‑leading setting.
  • Innovative projects in foods and fragranced products.
  • Commitment to sustainability and social responsibility.
  • Career development and growth opportunities.
  • Impactful work shaping the future of nutrition, health, and beauty.
Qualifications
  • Ph.D. in Cognitive Neuroscience, Psychology, or a related field.
  • Minimum 5 years of post‑graduate research experience in chemo perception and cognition; industry experience preferred.
  • Proficiency in behavioral, psycho-physiological methods and advanced statistical analysis.
  • Programming skills in R, Python, or Matlab.
  • Strong communication, leadership, and teamwork skills.
  • English language proficiency.
  • Commitment to diversity, equity, and inclusion.
Compensation

Salary range: $128,000–$183,000. Eligible for bonuses and benefits.

Equal Opportunity Statement

dsm‑firmenich is an equal opportunity employer. We are committed to creating an inclusive environment for all employees and applicants.

Application Instructions

Interested candidates may apply online by uploading a resume in English.

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Position Requirements
10+ Years work experience
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