Three
Funded Master’s Studentship Opportunities in Sensory and Consumer Science For
New Zealand/Australian Residents
The Food Experience and Sensory Testing (Feast) Lab have three exciting opportunities for Fully Funded Masters projects starting Feb 2025 for applicants with a passion for perception and food who are New Zealand or Australian residents.
Key Information:
- Value: $30,000 stipend plus tuition fees
- Duration: One year
- Closing Date: 17 January 2025
Feast is a diverse and welcoming team working in state-of-the-art consumer and sensory laboratories including, focus group and training rooms, a digital immersive space and dedicated booths. Fonterra is one of the largest global dairy manufacturers, as well as New Zealand's largest exporter of dairy products
We are seeking graduates with at least a 2.1 honours degree or equivalent in a relevant subject. This includes English language proficiency at IELTS 6.5 overall or equivalent, if English is not your native language. Ideally you have studied sensory science or perception as part of your undergraduate degree, have carried out projects with human participants and have an interest in food choice behaviour. You should demonstrate excellent organisational, communication and interpersonal skills.
Project A Investigating consumer liking and emotional response to dairy products in more representative contexts to enhance prediction of real food choice behaviours. A degree in Food Science or Experimental Psychology or similar is preferred. Supervised by Prof Joanne Hort and Fonterra research staff.
Project B Understanding differences between Chinese and New Zealand European consumer responses to beverages based on plant-based milk alternatives using realistic consumption scenarios. A degree in Food Science or Experimental Psychology or similar is preferred. Supervised by Dr Amanda Dupas and Prof Joanne Hort.
Project C Understanding the impact of individual differences in personality and cognitive response on consumer response to dairy and plant-based yogurt alternatives. A degree in Psychology or Food Science with sensory perception or similar is preferred. Supervised by Dr Jennifer Wagner and Prof Joanne Hort.
Applications, including a cover letter explaining why you are the right applicant for the specific Masters and your CV, should be sent to J.larking1@massey.ac.nz by January 17th 2025. If you are interested in more than one project, please explain your suitability to each individually. Note applications will be considered as they are received, and the scholarships may be offered before the closing date.
Application checklist
Include the following with your application:
TO APPLY: J.larking1@massey.ac.nz by January 17th 2025
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