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Lisa Methven

1 year ago

Understanding Individual Differences in Oral Sensitivity University of Reading in United Kingdom

Degree Level

PhD

Field of study

Food Science

Funding

Funded PhD project for UK students only. No further details on stipend or tuition coverage are provided.

Deadline

Expired

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United Kingdom

University

University of Reading

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Keywords

Food Science
Biology
Nutrition
Sensory Science
Consumer Science

About this position

PhD Opportunity – Understanding Individual Differences in Oral Sensitivity

We are recruiting for a funded PhD project (UK Students Only) at Food and Nutritional Sciences , University of Reading , exploring how biological differences in oral sensitivity shape the perception of mouthfeel and product acceptability.

Supervisors: Prof. Lisa Methven, Dr. Atefeh Amiri Rigi
In collaboration with: Unilever
Apply by: Wednesday, October 22, 2025

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Funding details

Funded PhD project for UK students only. No further details on stipend or tuition coverage are provided.

What's required

Applicants must be UK students. No further requirements are specified in the post, but typically a strong academic background in food science, nutrition, biology, or a related field is expected. Interest in sensory science and consumer research is likely preferred.

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Research Interests

Food Science

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Nutrition

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