Advanced Computational Cognitive Scientist

工作总结

Looking for a role that challenges you while making an impact on products people use every day? We are looking for an experienced Advanced Computational Cognitive Scientist to drive R&D cognitive research within R&D and the Scent Business Unit.

IFF is a global leader in flavors, fragrances, food ingredients and health & biosciences, we deliver sustainable innovations that elevate everyday products.

Scent: Harnessing the full emotional power of scent, driven by pioneering creativity, science, consumer expertise and a mindful approach to fragrance design.​

The role is based in Shanghai (anchor role), China. This position sits within R&D, Cognitive Science team, as part of the R&D Scent New Frontiers Group. We are a vibrant research group with a mission to establish IFF as the leader in Cognitive Science applied to fragrance innovation through integrated Sensory, Consumer & Neuroscience methods & technologies.

Where You’ll Make a Difference

Define and implement data management and analytical strategy tailored for the cognitive science team

Training researchers within the cognitive science team on the implementation of advanced analytical methods

Building cutting-edge data science methods and tools in close collaboration with programs leaders

Ensure all aspects of human research are in full compliance with best practices for data collection, storage, processing, analytics, visualization, interpretation and cloud-based data sharing

Ensuring standards of data quality that adhere to strict scientific principles, ethical policies and follow IFF safety standards and data security

Identify and implement methods to automate end-to-end data flows

What Makes You the Right Fit

Master’s or PhD in a field related to cognitive science.

Strong experience with handling and integrating explicit and implicit sensory, consumer and neuroscience data

A proven record of applying advanced data analytical methods and computer programming in the context of perceptual research

Ability to work independently within a broadly defined technical area, aligning strategic priorities with assigned project activities.

Strong strategic thinking and communication skills with demonstrated ability to apply methods across a diverse array of applications

Demonstrated track record of operating as a data scientist at the interface of all three domains (sensory, consumer, and neuroscience)

Demonstrated aptitude at delivering data science solutions, either directly or in partnership with data scientists and engineers

Strong team player with influencing skills

Strong written and presentation communication skills; Must be able to effectively communicate findings and recommendations to both technical and non-technical audiences as well as senior leaders

Ability to publish research in peer-reviewed journals

How Would You Stand Out?

Experience in the fragrance industry

Experience combining sensory, consumer, and neuroscience data with related data streams for big data powered analytics and modeling

Demonstration of advanced competency in data science, including advanced statistics, AI-based modeling and programing experience, i.e., Python, R, SQL, MATLAB, in the context of cognitive science

Experience with data management, including incorporation of modern infrastructure such as AWS, Azure, and Snowflake

Why Choose Us?

Join a creative, collaborative environment that encourages innovation and personal growth.

The role offers opportunities to expand expertise across regions and categories, work with global clients, contribute to worldwide initiatives, and receive competitive compensation and benefits packages, including performance incentives.

我们是口味、香气和营养领域的全球领导者，为客户提供更广泛的自然解决方案并加速我们的增长战略。在 IFF，我们相信您的独特性可以释放我们的潜力。我们重视民族、国籍、种族、年龄、性别或退伍军人身份的多元化。我们致力于打造一个包容性的工作环境，让每位同事都能在工作中展现真实的自我，无论其宗教信仰、性别认同与表达、性取向或残疾状况如何。

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