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Date of Course: 5th March 2019 Time: 09:00 – 17:00 Title of Course: Sensory Evaluation: An introductory workshop Course Venue: University of Nottingham, Sutton Bonington Campus, LE12 5RD, UK Course Summary: This popular introductory workshop is IFST accredited and aimed at those who are new to sensory science and wish to learn how to apply […]

Smarter, Faster, Stronger: Sensory & Consumer Science, for true business relevance Danone Nutricia Center, 6th November 2018 The Expert Group Sensory Research of the MOA, the Dutch Expertise Center for Marketing Insights, Research & Analytics, presents a smashing symposium on the value of sensory for business. At the Danone Nutricia Research Center key contributors are […]

Course Analysing data from descriptive sensory analysis and novel sensory methods Consumer and sensory sciences   9-10 April 2019 – Nofima at Ås, Norway Deadline for registrations: March 29 th, 2019 Nofima at Ås, Norway and RISE, The Swedish Research Institute, in Gothenburg, Sweden cooperate in arranging courses in sensory analysis. The next course in […]

POST OF THE MONTH OCTOBER 2018 A review of the EuroSense 2018 Conference Alessandra De Toffoli, PhD Student at the University of Florence, Italy 2st-5th September 2018 – Verona, Italy   Just some numbers: 727 participants (73% from Europe), 590 abstract submissions, 66 oral presentations, 4 workshops, 386 posters. The theme of this edition was […]

The Center for Mind/Brain Sciences, CIMeC at University of Trento, will soon be advertising a Research fellowship in multisensory behavioral studies on perception of food in obese individuals   The position is to work on a project that will try to shed light on possible unisensory and/or multisensory alterations on food perception that can influence the […]

The European Sensory Science Society is pleased to announce the winner of the E3S Student video competition – Eurosense 2018 is Marit Nijman – University of Nottingham. Watch her video here

Read the reports of the winners from the conference – Eurosense 2018 Frida Felicia Fry Vennerød Nofima, Ås – Institute of Basic Medical Sciences, Faculty of Medicine, University of Oslo (Norway) Read the report: www.e3sensory.eu/report-from-eurosense-2018-fv Lapo Pierguidi University of Florence (Italy) Read the report: www.e3sensory.eu/report-from-eurosense-2018-lp Alessandra De Toffoli University of Florence (Italy) Read the report: […]

Two PhD Fellowships/scholarships at Aarhus University – Food Science programme “SOUNDS HEALTHY” and “TASTING SENSE” Deadline for submission: 1 November 2018 Applications are invited for two PhD fellowship/scholarship at Graduate School of Science and Technology, Aarhus University, Denmark, within the Food Science programme. The position is available from 1 February 2019 or later. Deadline for […]

 Senior Sensory Expert position at Cargill Cocoa and Chocolate Global, Netherlands-NH-Wormer Are you a Sensory Expert that’s looking for the next step in your career? Do you want to work for one of the world’s leading Cocoa and Chocolate businesses? Where you can really make an impact? Where you can create, define and execute your […]

Sensory Scientist position open at PepsiCo Cork, Ireland Primary Accountabilities: Accurate, timely analysis of samples and reporting and interpretation of data in compliance with Pepsi Co Standards. Troubleshoot technical issues relating to laboratory analysis to optimise lab processes. Provide Technical Support to Business on bottling operations i.e. all aspects of in plant sensory programs, processes […]

ASSISTANT PROFESSOR / ASSOCIATE PROFESSOR / PROFESSOR IN FOOD SCIENCE, SENSORY FOOD SCIENCE University of Helsinki, Finland deadline for application: 13 November 2018 The position may be filled as a tenure track assistant professor, tenure track associate professor or full professor depending on the candidate’s merits and career stage. The field of the position is […]

Lecturer / Senior Lecturer in Sensory Science Lincoln University – New Zealand Deadline for application: 19th October 2018 The successful candidate will be a member of the Department of Wine, Food and Molecular Biosciences. The Department is responsible for teaching Bachelor Degrees in Viticulture and Oenology and in Food Science, as well as jointly delivering […]

POST OF THE MONTH SEPTEMBER 2018 A six-month research and training visit at the University of Arkansas Laura Andreea Bolos, PhD student at the Swedish University of Agricultural Sciences, Uppsala, Sweden   This a short summary of my six-months research and training visit during the spring of 2018, at the University of Arkansas in Fayetteville, […]

POST OF THE MONTH AUGUST 2018 A review of the 2018 IFST Sensory Science Group Conference Marit Nijman, PhD Student at The University of Nottingham 7th June 2018 – University College Birmingham, United Kingdom This year’s IFST SSG conference was titled ‘Health is Wealth’, exploring the link between sensory research and health. The 2018 IFST […]

The perceptual and cognitive markers of flavored products naturalness: a cross-cultural perspective Lyon Neuroscience Research Center (CRNL) – Institut Paul Bocuse Research Center, Ecully – MANE Flavor & Fragrance Manufacturer Deadline for application: September 16th 2018 Consumers’ expectations are generally well known but poorly understood. However, a proper understanding of consumer’s expectations is needed to […]

Sensory Panel Management 1st Edition A Practical Handbook for Recruitment, Training and Performance Authors: Lauren Rogers eBook ISBN: 9780081011157 Paperback ISBN: 9780081010013 Imprint: Woodhead Publishing Published Date: 26th October 2017 Page Count: 376 Covering all aspects of sensory panel management, this volume describes the different types of sensory panels (for example panels for quality control, […]

Discrimination Testing in Sensory Science 1st Edition A Practical Handbook Editors: Lauren Rogers eBook ISBN: 9780081011164 Paperback ISBN: 9780081010099 Imprint: Woodhead Publishing Published Date: 4th July 2017 Page Count: 518 Discrimination Testing in Sensory Science: A Practical Handbook is a one-stop-shop for practical advice and guidance on the performance and analysis of discrimination testing in […]

Massey Institute of Food Science and Technology, College of Sciences, New Zealand An exciting opportunity is available for a Lecturer/Senior Lecturer with expertise in Food Product Development and Sensory Science to teach into a food technology degree programme. Tenured role based on our Albany Campus, Auckland. Location: Albany Term: Permanent Grade: Senior Lecturer/Senior Research Officer […]

THE INSTITUTE FOR PERCEPTION – 2018 NOVEMBER COURSE 6th – 9th of November 2018 at The Greenbrier, West Virginia USA Principles of Categorical Choice Models: A Foundation for Difference, Rating, and Hedonic Testing   Imagine designing a modern bridge without any knowledge of physics. Imagine treating a person for trauma without an underlying foundation in […]

POST OF THE MONTH JUNE 2018 A review of the 7th Annual E3S symposium: “A taste of Culture: Understanding the Global Consumer and Sensory Perception.” 8-9th May, Teagasc Food Research Centre, Dublin, Ireland Kim Millar, PhD fellow, Dublin Institute of Technology, Dept. of Food Sciences and Environmental Health, Ireland On May 8-9th, speakers from food, […]

Deadline extended to Friday August 24th, 2018 The researcher sending in the best pitch will be awarded with a ticket to the gala dinner for the Eurosense conference, plus €100 cash prize. The lucky winner will also be announced during the E3S award ceremony at Eurosense 2018, and their video will be played during the […]

TEACHER – RESEARCHER M / F – Permanent position Institut Paul Bocuse, Ecully, Lyon (France) The Institut Paul Bocuse provides education for Culinary Arts and the Hospitality industry and transmits technique and managerial knowledge with the highest standards in order to prepare students for the best careers in the world. The Institut Paul Bocuse Research […]

The European Sensory Science Society is pleased to announce the winners of the 2018 edition of the E3S Eurosense Student Awards. E3S is also pleased to announce that thanks to the contribution of the Italian Sensory Science Society (SISS) and in consideration of the outstanding quality of the applications, a 5th Award SISS-E3S has been […]

POST OF THE MONTH MAY 2018 Review of the International and Interdisciplinary PhD Course: “Food, Health and Philosophy in East and West” April 2018 in Hong Kong, Shenzhen and Guangzhou, China Mette Duerlund, PhD Fellow, Aarhus University, Denmark. Science team: Food Quality Perception & Society I have just returned home to Denmark from attending the […]