Marie Curie PhD position at the Sense Test, Lda

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Vila Nova de Gaia, Portugal Application deadline: 15/06/2021 at 19:00 – Europe/London Context: We are looking for an Early Stage Researcher (PhD) starting in September 2021. For this position, your host organisation will be the Sense Test, Lda (www.sensetest.pt), at Vila Nova de Gaia, Portugal. You will be given the opportunity to work within a […]

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IFST Sensory Science Group Webinars

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May 20, 2021 | 14:00- 15:00 Olfaction in the time of Covid-19 Organised by IFSTs Sensory Science Group (SSG) This webinar will be the first in the SSG 2021 series focussing on The Human Sensory Instrument. The topic is the effects of Covid-19 on the senses presented by Dr Jane Parker from the Flavour Centre […]

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Postdoctoral Researcher at Galway-Mayo Institute of Technology

18 Month Fixed Term Contract Department of Natural Sciences, School of Science and Computing, GMIT, Dublin Road, Galway, Ireland Application deadline: April 2nd 2021 Project title: Extraction and exploitation of bioactive fish components for health enhancement (MaraBioactive) Job description: An opportunity has arisen for a highly motivated Postdoctoral Researcher to participate in a project focused […]

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Food / Sensory Scientist – Institut Paul Bocuse Research Center

Permanent position. Beginning mid-2021 Lyon, France Application deadline: April 30th 2021 Context: The Institut Paul Bocuse Research Center (IPBR, Lyon, France) is a non-profit research unit dedicated to the scientific investigation of the various factors (social, economic, cognitive and physiological) that underlie and influence human eating behaviors. The Center stands out for its strong roots […]

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Post Doctoral Research Fellow Level 1 (PD1) – Health & Sustainability

Food Research Centre, Teagasc, Ashtown, Dublin 15, D15 KN3K Application deadline: 31/03/2021 Background: This post-doctoral position is in the area of sustainable nutrition and food based dietary guidelines. We are looking for an enthusiastic and collaborative team player for this position within the SuHeGuide consortium, which comprises a multidisciplinary team of innovative researchers from Teagasc, […]

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Course UNDERSTANDING CONSUMERS 2021

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June 21 – June 23, 2021 PREFERENCES, EXPECTATIONS, CONTEXTS, INDIVIDUAL DIFFERENCES, EMOTIONS AND IMPLICIT METHODS + RLab Online Lecturers: John Prescott, Gaston Ares, Erminio Monteleone, Lapo Pierguidi and Sara Spinelli The Italian Sensory Science Society is pleased to present the 5th renewed Live Online Edition of a 3-day synchronous remote course in sensory and consumer […]

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Post of the Month: March 2021

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Discovering a new methodology: Senso’flash Nicolas Seince, Research Executive, Techni’sens, France I was at home browsing the internet, I was finding many interesting topics like new recipes, new songs,… but one new sensory methodology intrigued me: Senso’Flash. As a research executive, I needed to get some information on this method and I did, during the […]

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Post of the Month: February 2021

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A trip to Eurosense 2020 Dr. Sharon Puleo, Post-Doctoral researcher at the University of Naples (Italy), Department of Agricultural Sciences, Division of Food Science – Food Sensory Analysis Dear passengers, your captain is speaking. Welcome onboard flight Eurosense2020. We have just taken off from the kitchen and we are currently landing in the living room. […]

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Pangborn 2021

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14th Pangborn Sensory Science Symposium ‘Sustainable Sensory Science’ Online: Live and On-demand | August 9-12, 2021 CT New abstract submission deadline for workshops, talks and posters Submit by April 15, 2021 In keeping with the traditions of this Symposium from the inaugural meeting in 1992 to honour the memory of Rose Marie Pangborn, the 14th […]

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The Institute for Perception 2021 March & April Courses

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  March 23 – March 26, 2021 The Science of Measuring Sensory Differences: Principles & New Developments Course Description: In this 3.5-day course via Zoom, we will present how to establish a sensory “match” by using the Thurstonian modeling framework and a consumer-relevant action standard. You will actively participate in a series of exercises using […]

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Report from Eurosense 2020

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Special mention – Ervina Ervina I would like to gratefully thank the European Sensory Science Society (E3S) for the special mentions award that I received during the 9th European Sensory Symposium (Eurosense) 2020. This award gives me great motivation and strengthens my interest in the sensory and consumer science area, especially in relation to healthy […]

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Report from Eurosense 2020

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Special mention – Lapo Pierguidi This year Eurosense 2020 “A sense of innovation” was organized for the first time as an online event due to the difficulties in organizing an in-person meeting linked to the spread of the COVID-19 pandemic. The conference was focused on innovative approaches to study sensory perception in relation to preference, […]

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Report from Eurosense 2020

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Ex aequo E3S Eurosense Student Award – Martina Galler       I feel honoured to be one of the recipients of the E3S student award to attend Eurosense 2020 and I would like to thank the E3S committee for the recognition of my research as well as my supervisors and co-authors for their collaboration and support. For […]

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Report from Eurosense 2020

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Ex aequo E3S Eurosense Student Award – Emma Regan I would like to thank the European Sensory Science Society (E3S) for awarding me with the E3S Student Award. By receiving this award, I was afforded the opportunity to attend the 9th Eurosense Conference, which for the first time ever was held online due to the […]

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Report from Eurosense 2020

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E3S Eurosense Student Award – Kaat Philippe   First of all, I would like to thank the European Sensory Science Society for awarding me with one of the E3S student awards. I feel honoured to receive this award and it was very nice to end 2020 with such positive news. Twenty-twenty, it was a special year. […]

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Report from Eurosense 2020

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E3S Eurosense Student Award – Naomi Muñoz Vilches Although this year the 9th European Conference on Sensory and Consumer Research (Eurosense 2020) was held online due to covid-19, the quality of the speakers and the content was the highest, and the attendees reached the 700 delegates. This year Eurosense was focused on giving us “a […]

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Report from Eurosense 2020

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E3S Eurosense Student Pieter Punter Award – Julia Sick I would like to thank the European Sensory Science Society (E3S) and the scientific committee for the E3S Eurosense Student Pieter Punter Award that I received at the 9th European Conference on Sensory and Consumer Research. The topic of this year’s Eurosense was “A sense of […]

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E3S Eurosense Student Awards 2020 – The reports of the winners

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Read the reports of the winners from the conference – Eurosense 2020 Julia Sick – E3S Eurosense Student Pieter Punter Award          University of Florence (Italy)                                                                      Read the report: https://www.e3sensory.eu/report-from-eurosense-2020/ Naomi Muñoz Vilches – E3S Eurosense Student Award              Wageningen University & Research (MOA, The Netherlands) Read the report: https://www.e3sensory.eu/report-from-eurosense-2020-2/ Kaat Philippe – E3S Eurosense Student Award                                     […]

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PhD scholarship with University of Nottingham and University of Adelaide

Adelaide, Australia & Nottingham, United Kingdom Application deadline: 28th February 2021 Project Title:  Connecting consumers with their food via innovative virtual experiences. Description: Social isolation and loneliness are related to mental health, physical health and well-being. The COVID19 pandemic has seen a vast increase in those self-isolating from a variety of age groups globally. Social […]

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Research Seminar – Nutrition & Eating Behaviour at the Institut Paul Bocuse Research Center

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February 18, 2021 – 2:00pm to 4:00pm (French time) Only by webconference In this exceptional period of confinement, the Institut Paul Bocuse Research Center’s team would be pleased to invite you to its Research Seminar, which will take place only by webconference. Open to academic researchers and our Research & Innovation Committee’s members Agnès Giboreau Research […]

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Post of the Month: January 2021

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The Perks of Online Poster Presenting at Eurosense 2020 A review on virtually presenting a poster on rapid sensory methods compared to traditional descriptive methods at an online Eurosense Dr. Imogen Ramsey, Teaching Associate and Post-Doctoral Research Assistant in Sensory and Consumer Sciences, University of Nottingham, UK At the end of a very engaging, enjoyable […]

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New book: Consumer Preference and Acceptance of Food Products

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Edited by Professor and Science Team Leader Derek V. Byrne An anthology book edited by Professor and Science Team Leader Derek V. Byrne has just been published Open Access by MDPI foods https://www.mdpi.com/journal/foods. The wide scope and critical applicability of sensory and consumer science in 2020 and beyond is presented in many research contexts all […]

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Sensory & Consumer Scientist- Maternity Cover at Oriflame

Bray, Ireland Application deadline: 17th December 2020 The position: Oriflame is now looking for a Sensory & Consumer Scientist- Maternity Cover to further strengthen our team. This position will require close work with Ori-Derm Scientists, Technicians and the Study Coordinator. It will also require engagement with stakeholders, including, claims creation and communication scientists, formulation delivery […]

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Senior Scientist Innovation at Nofima

Ås, Norway Application deadline: 4th January 2021 The position: Nofima Division Food Science is looking for a dedicated and enthusiastic Senior Scientist with extensive experience from innovation work and innovation research. The position is located at Ås in the Innovation, Consumer and Sensory sciences department, and is a part of the innovation research group. Norwegian […]

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