Research Associate - Neuroscience

Givaudan; Ashford; On-site; GBP 30,000 - 40,000; Full time

Job summary

Join a leading company as a Research Associate in Neuroscience, where you'll contribute to innovative research in the fragrance industry. This role offers an exciting opportunity to apply your academic background in a dynamic team environment, focusing on olfactory perception and health solutions.

Benefits

Private Health Insurance

Pension

Bonus Plan

Qualifications

• Experience in a research environment as a research assistant is advantageous.
• Familiarity with neuroimaging methods like EEG or fMRI.

Responsibilities

• Contribute to neuroscience research portfolio using various techniques.
• Support research around Fragrances, Health and Well-Being.

Skills

Communication

Teamwork

Education

BSc in Neuroscience

MSc in Neuroscience

Tools

MATLAB

Python

SPSS

R

Job description

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Join us and celebrate the beauty of human experience. Create for happier, healthier lives, with love for nature. Together, with passion and creativity, we deliver food innovations, craft inspired fragrances, and develop beauty and wellbeing solutions. There’s much to learn and many to learn from, with more than 16,000 employees around the world to explore ideas and ambitions with. Every day, your talent, your innovative spirit, and your determination will shape our future, making a positive difference on billions of people. Every essence of you enriches our world. We are Givaudan. Human by nature.

The Role

Located in our Fragrance S&T Department within the Health & Well-Being Centre of Excellence, our neuroscience team is an essential part of Givaudan’s global business, supporting teams across all categories. In the role of Research Associate – Neuroscience, you will work as part of a multi-functional team applying scientific knowledge and findings within an exciting industry. Situated within an industry-leading facility, you will support research and knowledge around Fragrances, Health and Well-Being, and Olfactory Perception.

Core Responsibilities

The successful candidate will contribute to our neuroscience research portfolio, employing a range of neuroscience and psychological techniques.

Academic Background

BSc and MSc in Neuroscience /Psychology/Cognitive Science/or related disciplines

Technical Skills

Familiarity or experience using neuroimaging methods (e.g., EEG, fMRI, or similar).

Hands-on experience with MATLAB or Python for neuroimaging data analysis would be advantageous.

Understanding of research methodologies and associated statistical software (e.g., SPSS, R).

Experience of working in a research environment (e.g., research assistant) would be advantageous.

Strong written and verbal communication skills.

Ability to work both independently and effectively as part of a team.

Experience with the fragrance industry is desirable, but not essential.

Attractive package with benefits (Private Health Insurance, Pension, Bonus Plan etc.)

Excellent opportunities for progressive learning and development.

This is a temporary position, available for up to 12 months, ideally commencing around August 2025.

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At Givaudan, you contribute to delightful taste and scent experiences that touch people’s lives.

You work within an inspiring teamwork culture – where you can thrive, collaborate, and learn from other talented and passionate people across disciplines, regions, and divisions.

Every essence of you enriches our world.

Diversity drives innovation and creates closer connections with our employees, customers, and partners.

Givaudan embraces diversity and is committed to building an inclusive environment where everyone impacts our world.