The Monell Chemical Senses Center is a nonprofit, basic research institute dedicated to the study of taste, smell, chemesthesis, and appetite. Founded in 1968, the Center is located near the campuses of the University of Pennsylvania and Drexel University in Philadelphia. Research focuses on understanding how the chemical senses function and their importance in everyday life.
A postdoctoral position is immediately available at the Monell Chemical Senses Center in the laboratory of Dr. Valentina Parma. Join a vibrant team to explore how psychophysical approaches to smell and taste can advance our understanding of various positive health outcomes. Motivated candidates with a passion for sensory science and a drive to make impactful contributions to the field are encouraged to apply.
Check out https://monell.org/postdoctoral/ for more information on postdoctoral training at Monell Chemical Senses Center.
Qualifications
Requirements include a Ph.D. in psychology, neuroscience, biostatistics or a related area.
Prior experience bioinformatics, or human psychophysics is preferred.
Application Instructions
This full-time position offers a competitive salary and benefits package commensurate with experience.
Please submit:
Questions may be directed to AcademicAffairs@Monell.org
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The Monell Center is an independent non-profit science institute that conducts basic research on the chemical senses. A leader in scientific discovery, Monell's world-class scientists advance understanding of taste and smell to benefit human health and well-being. The Center’s outstanding interdisciplinary research programs incorporate approaches that range from molecular biology to behavioral neuroscience, from analytical chemistry to comparative sensory ecology and clinical work with human patients.
