Career Opportunities

Specialists in sensory sciences are highly sought after. You can find job offers from our members and partners here. Also, feel free to send your unsolicited applications to any of our members. Applications for internships are also welcomed. We also post job offers on facebook and x. Join us there.

Full-time Position

Country

NL

Utrecht

Danone

March 2026

Sensory Engagement Manager

As Sensory Design Manager at Danone Global Research & Innovation Center – Utrecht, you will build new insights, connecting the dots across sensory and consumer studies to find category trends and build engaging stories.  Your work will directly impact future renovations and innovations by building competitive intelligence and therefore guiding product, packaging, and preparation design across global markets. 

Full-time Position

Country

CH

Geneva

dsm-firmenich

March 2026

Scientist in Smell Psychophysics & Olfactometry

We are seeking a Scientist with deep technical expertise in Olfactory Perception and Psychophysics. This role focuses on advancing our understanding of the perceptual, cognitive, and mechanistic processes that underlie all aspects of odor perception. The successful candidate will lead a small team and innovative research program, collaborate with multidisciplinary R&D teams, and translate rigorous perceptual science into actionable insights for fragrance innovation.

Full-time Position

Country

CH

Geneva

dsm-firmenich

March 2026

Senior Scientist in Chemosensory Perception and Affective Neuroscience

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.

Full-time Position

Country

CH

Geneva

dsm-firmenich

March 2026

Associate Principal Scientist in Orosensory Perception

We are seeking a scientist with deep expertise in Orosensation including Sensory Methods, and Psychophysics as well as an understanding of the underlying Biology. This role focuses on advancing our understanding of the perceptual, cognitive, and mechanistic processes that underlie all aspects of orosensory perception. The successful candidate will lead a team and innovative research program, collaborate with multidisciplinary R&D teams, and translate rigorous perceptual science into actionable insights for innovation.

Full-time Position

Country

IT

Lainate

Perfetti van Melle

February 2026

Sensory & Consumer Science Technologist (m/d/f)

For our Global R&D team, we are looking for a new resource in the Sensory & Consumer Science department.

This position represents the voice of the consumer within the organization. 

This role will assist in conducting and analyzing consumer research, supporting the integration of consumer insights into business strategies, and collaborating with cross-functional teams.  

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