Senior Scientist in Sensory Science, SIFBI

Agency for Science, Technology and Research (A*STAR); Singapore; On-site; SGD 70,000 - 100,000; Full time

Job summary

A leading research institute in Singapore is seeking a highly qualified research scientist to lead projects in food sensory science and oral processing. The ideal candidate will have a PhD and a significant background in conducting independent research, showcasing impactful publications and successful collaborations. This position offers the opportunity to explore cutting-edge topics in sensory analysis and consumer behavior.

Qualifications

• Demonstrated research achievements and a strong track record of publications.
• Successful funding and industrial collaborations.
• Experience in independent research, ideally postdoctoral.

Responsibilities

• Lead a research team in food sensory science and food oral processing.
• Conduct independent research in sensory analysis, consumer behavior, and sensory nutrition.

Skills

Statistics

Big Data Analysis

Education

PhD in food science, sensory science, psychology, or relevant disciplines

Job description

Job Description & Requirement:

SIFBI seeks to appoint a research scientist in the area of food sensory science and food oral processing. Special interests will be on sensory analysis, consumer behaviour and insight, sensory nutrition, food oral processing, and other emerging topics in relation to eating and sensory perception. The appointed scientist is expected to lead a research team to conduct independent research in above-mentioned topic areas. The candidate should hold a PhD degree in food science, sensory science, psychology, or other relevant disciplines and an appropriate experience of independent research, ideally a postdoctoral experience and have already established expertise in an area relevant to food sensory. The candidate should also have good skills on statistics and big data analysis.

The candidate should demonstrate his/her research achievements with a strong track record of research publications or others, cases of successful funding, industrial collaborations, and social/economic impacts.

Informal enquiry can be made by contacting Prof. Jianshe Chen via email [e-mail].