FlavorWiki is seeking select academic and industry experts to contribute to the development of our AI-enabled sensory evaluation platform. This next-generation tool is designed to enhance the way researchers collect, analyze, and interpret sensory data in both academic and commercial settings.

This is an hourly contractor role. We invite professors, researchers, and graduate students in sensory, consumer, or food science to help shape a platform that makes sensory research more accessible, efficient, and impactful. Consultants will be compensated for their time and expertise.

This is an opportunity to influence innovative technology that combines advanced digital tools, AI, and patented sensory methodologies to serve a global research community.

Key Responsibilities:

• Explore and test our intelligent sensory survey platform.

• Evaluate usability, clarity, and alignment with scientific methodology.

• Provide expert feedback on strengths, limitations, and areas for improvement.

• Collaborate with the FlavorWiki team to refine and enhance platform features.

• Contribute to shaping tools that support sensory and consumer science research globally.

Requirements:

• Professors, researchers, or graduate students in sensory, food, consumer science, or related fields.

• Experience with sensory evaluation or digital research tools.

• Strong interest in the intersection of AI and empirical research.

• Ability to provide clear, constructive feedback on usability and methodology.

• Comfortable working remotely and asynchronously with a global team.

Remote Work Requirements:

• Availability to work during European business hours.

• Reliable high-speed internet connection and own computer/laptop.

About FlavorWiki:

FlavorWiki is a digital insights company that provides market research services and a powerful analytical software for the food and ingredient industry to facilitate data collection, analysis and reporting of consumer insights across all relevant purchase drivers. It combines advanced data and machine learning techniques with easy-to-use features to enable digital communication with consumers, colleagues and suppliers around the world. 

We leverage a global community of testers who are invited to give their opinions on the products subject to the studies by completing surveys within the web-based FlavorWiki application, no downloads required. All the data gathered in these studies is uploaded in real time into the software where our customers can run different statistical analyses, create reports and share results with colleagues.

The FlavorWiki team is a dedicated, multicultural and highly motivated group of professionals, located all around the globe, bringing unique capabilities, knowledge and diverse experience into the work dynamics at FlavorWiki. We encourage every team member to grow professionally and perform in a rewarding and always challenging environment.  

Application process:

FlavorWiki will review every submission carefully and will get in touch with all applicants who provide the information and documents as requested, and make a great fit for the role. The application process includes:

1.   Filling the online application form.

2.   Submitting a CV in English (PDF).  Note that formats other than PDF will not be reviewed. 

3.   Submitting a short presentation video in English.  This is a role that requires personal presentation, and we would like to assess this.  Our company is GDPR compliant, and your video will not be shared externally in any way.  

 In your video, tell us:

• Why is this role the right next step for you

• About your experience and ambition in building businesses and selling ideas

• One way you think AI or data science will change the future of consumer research

Applicants will be notified via email if they are selected for an online interview.