Assistant professor Sensory Science and (Neuro-)biology

Vacancy number: AFSG 09-014
Place: Wageningen, Division of Human Nutrition
Position: Assistant professor Sensory Science and (Neuro-)biology

The new chair of Sensory Science and Eating Behaviour is strategically positioned between the Division of Human Nutrition and the Product Design and Quality Management group (PDQ) of the cluster Food Technology of Wageningen University. The chair focuses on the role of sensory signals for food choice and food intake. Three scientific staff members can be appointed, an experimental psychologist, a food technologist, and a biologist. Together with the chair holder, these three persons form the nucleus of a new group on this exciting field.
The area of research and teaching for this position concerns the (neuro)biology of sensory and metabolic signals that are involved in the regulation of food choice and food intake. One of the current biggest scientific challenges for the field of sensory science and (neuro-)biology is the understanding of the representation in the brain of food perception and food reward. This understanding yields tools to develop “healthy” attractive foods. For example, within the context of a current research project we work on the identification of taste and aroma profiles that induce satiation.

Requirements:
We are looking for an enthusiastic researcher, a person that feels strong responsibility for setting up a research line and teaching programme within the domain of Sensory Science and (neuro) Biology.
• PhD within the field of Physiology , Neuro-endocrinology, and/or Neurobiology
• Knowledge, expertise with respect the regulation of food intake and/or sensory science with publications in relevant scientific journals
• Proven ability for acquisition of funding of scientific research
• experience with neuro-imaging is appreciated
• Ambitious and enthusiastic scientist
• Excellent communication skills
• Team player with good sense of political environment
• Didactic qualities and enthusiasm for teaching and working with BSc, MSc and PhD students

Additional information about the Division of Human Nutrition can be obtained through:
http://www.hne.wur.nl/
Additional information about the Product Design and Quality Management Group can be obtained through: http://www.pdq.wur.nl/uk

Information:
Additional information can be obtained from the chair holder Prof Kees de Graaf, Division of Human Nutrition, Wageningen University, + 31 (0) 317 484451; E-mail address: Kees.deGraaf@wur.nl
Information on the position: Dhr. R. van Meegen, HRM, Agrotechnology and Food Sciences Group, tel. 0317-485466, e-mail rob.vanmeegen@wur.nl

Applications:
Your letter of application, including CV and the position number, can be sent within two weeks after publishing of the advertisement to: WUR-AFSG, HRM, Mrs. I. Lamers, PO Box 17, 6700 AA Wageningen, or e-mail to afsg-vacatures@wur.nl

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