Senior Scientist in Chemosensory Perception and Affective Neuroscience
Job title - Senior Scientist in Chemosensory Perception and Affective Neuroscience (75260)
Location – Satigny, Geneva, Switzerland
We are looking for a Senior Scientist with technical expertise in Chemosensory Perception and
Affective Neuroscience. This role will focus on advancing our understanding of the impact of
fragrances on human emotion, wellbeing, and health. The successful candidate will contribute
to innovative research projects, and collaborate with multidisciplinary teams to translate
rigorous science into actionable insights for fragrance innovation. If you are passionate about
human chemosensory perception and emotion, we encourage you to apply and join our global
Perception & Cognitive Neuroscience team.
Key Responsibilities:
- Design, implement, and oversee a broad range of psychophysiological and behavioral
- studies including EEG, fMRI, peripheral physiology, reaction times, and ratings to probe
- wellbeing benefits of fragrances.
- Analyze and interpret behavioral, physiological, and neuroimaging data using advanced
- statistical and computational approaches.
- Present results and ideas to peers and business partners; produce high-quality lab
- reports, manuscripts and patents.
- Collaborate with cross-functional teams to integrate research findings into product
- development and innovation strategies
- Identify cutting-edge research methods to drive innovative research in affective
- neuroscience
- Manage external collaborations and liaise with internal and external partners.
- Contribute to the evolution of methodological standards and best practices in olfactory
- and affective neuroscience within the organization.
We offer:
- Being part of an interdisciplinary team of industry-leading researchers.
- A diversity of exciting projects related to foods and fragranced products.
- The opportunity to work for a highly socially responsible company where sustainability is much more
- than a claim and is core to our strategy and purpose.
- Career development opportunities with great opportunities to learn and grow.
- To be part of a company shaping a strong legacy through breakthrough industrial innovations and
- technology.
- Equal Opportunity Employer.
You Bring:
- Ph.D. in Cognitive Neuroscience, Psychology, or a related field.
- 5-10 years of post-gradual research experience in chemoperception and cognition with
- a proven track record of scientific publications.
- Proficiency in behavioral and psychophysiological research methods (e.g., reaction times,
- E/MEG, fMRI, peripheral physiology) and advanced statistical analysis.
- Proficiency in programming or scripting language (e.g., R, Python, Matlab).
- Fluency in English.
- Excellent communication and organization skills.
- Ability to work independently and as part of a team in a fast-paced, dynamic
- Environment.
- Commitment to diversity, equity, and inclusion.
About dsm-firmenich
At dsm-firmenich, we don’t just meet expectations – we go beyond them.
Join our global team powered by science, creativity, and a shared purpose: to bring progress to life.
From elevating health to making fortified food and sustainable skincare, the impact of your work here will be felt by millions – every single day. Whether it’s fragrance that helps you focus, alternative meat that’s 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.
And while you’re making a difference, we’ll make sure you’re 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’re essential to our future.
Because real progress only happens when we go beyond, together.
The application process
Interested in this position? Please apply on-line by uploading your resume via our career portal (www. dsm-firmenich.com/careers).
Inclusion, belonging and equal opportunity statement
At 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 – and that’s exactly the kind of culture we’re building. A place where opportunity is truly equal, authenticity is celebrated, and everyone has the chance to grow, contribute, and feel they belong.
We’re proud to be an equal opportunity employer, and we’re serious about making our hiring process as fair and inclusive as possible. From inclusive language and diverse interview panels to thoughtful sourcing, we’re committed to reflecting the world we serve.
We welcome candidates from all backgrounds — no matter your gender, ethnicity, sexual orientation, or anything else that makes you, you.
And if you have a disability or need any support through the application process, we’re here to help – just let us know what you need, and we’ll do everything we can to make it work.
Agency statement
We’re managing this search directly at dsm-firmenich. If you’re applying as an individual, we’d love to hear from you. We’re not accepting agency submissions or proposals involving fees or commissions for this role.