PhD in Food Science and Sensory Science for Space Food Acceptance Massey University in New Zealand

PhD opportunity at Massey University focused on food science, sensory science, consumer science, psychology, human factors, and flavour science.

The project, Developing Earth-Based Testbeds to Improve Food Acceptance for Long-Duration Space Missions, asks how the space environment changes the way people experience food. The research will examine sensory perception, flavour experiences, and eating behaviour in space-like environments, using sensory science, consumer research, and immersive technologies to recreate future mission conditions on Earth.

This is a strong fit for candidates interested in the future of food, astronaut wellbeing, and human exploration. The post specifically seeks applicants with a background in food science, sensory science, psychology, consumer science, human factors, or a related discipline.

The opportunity is described as scholarship-based and applications are open through the Applied Doctorates Scheme. No deadline, stipend amount, or detailed funding package is stated in the post.

Institution: Massey University, New Zealand.