Sensory Science Research Officer
- Employer
- MASSEY UNIVERSITY
- Location
- Palmerston North, New Zealand
- Closing date
- 18 Sep 2019
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- Academic Discipline
- Agriculture, Food & Forestry, Life sciences
- Job Type
- Research Related, Research Assistants / Officers
- Contract Type
- Fixed Term
- Hours
- Full Time
Job Details
We have a very exciting, career-building, opportunity for a high-achieving post-doctoral Consumer Sensory Science Researcher to join the recently established Food Experience and Sensory Testing (FEAST) group at Massey University.
This role is a three year, fixed-term position and involves working 0.5 FTE on an NZ Government funded Riddet Institute research programme. The project is across wider team, in partnership with AgResearch, and the successful candidate will be responsible for sensory characterisation and consumer acceptability research on fermented products developed from evolved NZ bacterial cultures. The remainder of the role (0.5FTE) provides the researcher with a great opportunity to contribute to the growth of the FEAST lab in providing world-class consumer sensory science research and training expertise to Australasia and beyond.
The responsibilities of the Research Officer will include oversight of day-to-day running of our new cutting-edge FEAST Lab facilities in conjunction with Feast technical and administrative staff and the FEAST Director; together with delivery of FEAST research projects, supervision of research students and a contribution to delivery of Consumer and Sensory Science teaching and training.
Applicants must hold a PhD in Sensory and/or Consumer Science and demonstrate past experience in running sensory and consumer panels. Please clearly specify why you are the best candidate for the position.
Please feel free to contact Professor Joanne Hort on email j.hort@massey.ac.nz to discuss this excellent opportunity further before placing an application.
Visit www.massey.ac.nz/feast to find out more about our research group.
Closing date: 18 September 2019
Reference number: CS_SFAT_347_07/19
For further information and to apply online, visit: http://masseyunicareers.nga.net.nz
Company
Massey is New Zealand’s defining university. With a proud 80-year tradition of academic excellence, we are now looking forward to our future as a world leading university - full of pioneers whose work is constantly shifting the boundaries of tertiary education. Massey is committed to taking responsibility for finding solutions to some of the world's most difficult problems by drawing together our expertise and research, and making it available to decision makers.
Massey is known for its
- ground breaking research
- the applied nature of many of our teaching and research programmes
- contribution to land-based industries
- distinctive mix of campus-based, distance and international teaching
- commitment to innovation
- close links with the community
Ranked as the most attractive employer brand in New Zealand in the education category at the 2013 and 2014 Randstad Awards, we are committed to our staff and we offer them a wealth of opportunities for a rewarding career - not just a job. We currently employ over 3,500 people, both full and part-time, at our three main campuses in Auckland, Palmerston North and Wellington. Each campus has a different local culture and distinct ‘focus’, The Auckland campus is known as the Innovation campus, Palmerston North, the AgriFood and UniverCITY Campus and Wellington the Creative Capital. The link that ties the University across the three campuses is our shared vision:
“To be New Zealand’s defining university and a world leader in higher education and scholarship”
At Massey, we embrace diversity, talent and performance, and provide staff and students with an extensive range of opportunities to develop intellectually, professionally and personally. Our people are instrumental in working collaboratively and creatively to help us to achieve our strategic priorities. That’s why we look for the best and brightest individuals to join our team. We are now looking forward to our future - so come join us in shaping the future of the new New Zealand, and help us to make a difference in the world in a positive practical way!
- Telephone
- +(64)6 350 5701
- Location
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ALBANY HIGHWAY
ALBANY
0632
NZ
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