Nutrition Scientist, Childhood Nutrition and Physiology
Affinity Human Venture
Singapore
Permanent
Full-time
12 days ago
Job DescriptionNutrition ScientistChildhood & Adolescent NutritionLocation: Singapore R&DType of contract: PermanentThis role is within a global, highly innovative food manufacturing company with multiple R&D centers around the world.In this role you'll be part of a community aiming to advance innovative science-based solutions to address major nutrition challenges in Asia-Pacific. This team is currently looking for a Nutrition Scientist with speciality in Childhood Nutrition and Physiology. In this role you will propose, define and lead project activities related to nutrition for children and adolescents. In collaboration with internal and external partners, your role would be to translate business needs into scientific research, and transfer findings into business applications. In return, we offer excellent career development and mentoring opportunities with established senior scientists and business professionals to support your career aspirations.Main responsibilities:Develop, manage and implement research activities related to nutrition, physiology and metabolism in childrenCollaborate with a network of internal partners (R&D, regulatory affairs, safety, innovation and marketing) and deliver scientific research with high translation potential for product applicationsPromote research proposals to key stakeholders with scientific authority that align with consumer and business needsTranslate scientific findings into consumer-friendly concepts to ensure impactful innovationsManage scientific collaborations with external partners to ensure scientific findings are delivered according to expectations and of high standardContribute to scientific publications, communications and patents and disseminate scientific findings to internal and external stakeholdersSupervise students and R&D trainees and support them with their research activitiesRequired profilePhD in Nutrition Science, Human Physiology, Biological Sciences, Biochemistry or related fieldMinimum of 3 years of post-doctoral experience preferably in FMCG industryHaving a strong interest in research and development for industry, prior research experience in food digestion and digestive physiology is an advantageExcellent analytical and problem-solving skills, with the ability to think critically and propose innovative solutionsAbility to communicate with impact, capacity to convey complex scientific topics to non-scientific audiencesAgile mindset, coupled with autonomy and strong collaborative spiritTrack record of publications in peer-reviewed journalsExcellent written and oral presentation skills in EnglishFor more information contactSarka LLORENS CINKOVA 辛莎Recruitment Partner - Food Tech & Nutrition Science - APACMobile: Book time to talk with meEA No: 17S8637 Reg No: R1329451
