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British American Tobacco
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Southampton, Hampshire
Senior Scientist - Neuroscience
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Country: United Kingdom Location: Southampton Function: Scientific Research & Development Level: Experienced Professional Appointment Type: Permanent Job purpose Build neurological capability and establish neurological models to enable assessment of nascent concepts. Assess opportunities and threats presented by these emerging concepts whilst ensuring alignment with the wider R&D strategy and strategic priorities of BAT. * Establish fundamental neurological science and develop capabilities in key areas of interest. * Define and oversee the neurological evaluation of emerging technologies to prove efficacy and assess opportunity/threat. * Lead/participate in relevant cross-functional teams to drive the neuroscience agenda * Establish yourself as a domain expert (SME) & provide support and guidance to the wider New Sciences team. * Construct a network of external partners to support your activities * Stay abreast of relevant developments in neuroscience and related fields. * Create protocols for claims testing working with external partners * Manage external collaborations with thought leaders, institutes, start-ups and multinationals. * Develop papers for publication and present at relevant internal and external forums. Skills and experience * Educated to bachelor's degree (or higher) in neuroscience with experience in its application in FMCG or medical field * Significant demonstrable experience with humans, not animals - ideally with experience using GSR/EDA, EEG, and other physiological measures. * Demonstrable experience crafting statistically rigorous experiment design (both design & analysis) * Deep expertise in large-scale digital experimentation, including a strong grasp of concepts such as hypothesis testing and standard design and analysis techniques * Ability to rapidly break complex questions into simple, testable hypotheses * Experience in consumer electronics or neuropharmacology or pharmacokinetics beneficial * Previous research and publication record, and member or accreditation of a recognized body - e.g. British Neuroscience Association (or equivalent) - would be an advantage * Data manipulation & programming experience in one or more of the following software or languages - e.g. SAS, MATLAB, Simulink., R, C, Python, or other equivalents. * Excellent oral and written communication skills and can implement technologies developed from R&D into a highly regulated environment. * Must have an innovative spirit with the capacity for generating new ideas and the ability to influence key stakeholders. * Previous FMCG / Consumer electronics - advantageous but not essential Benefits * Base salary from 62,400 to 78,000 per year, depending on relevant experience * Bonus target up to 40% of annual base salary * Car allowance * 25 days annual leave * Participation in Discretionary Company Bonus Scheme * Participation in Company Share Reward Scheme * Company Pension Scheme * Private Healthcare Cover * Eligibility for Company Flexible Benefits Scheme Note : at this moment, we are not looking to fill in this position, but kindly encourage you to apply and, the moment we start recruiting again, you'll be contactedas soon as possible. British American Tobacco is one of the world's leading multinational companies, with brands sold in over 200 markets, made in 44 factories in 42 countries. We are proud that we are consistently among the top 5 companies on the London Stock Exchange. Our portfolio includes our world-famous Global Drive Brands - Dunhill, Kent, Lucky Strike, Pall Mall and Rothmans - along with many other leading international brands, such as Vogue, Peter Stuyvesant and State Express 555. Alongside our traditional tobacco business, we are also developing products that offer consumers potentially less risky alternatives to regular cigarettes. Our Next Generation Products are already leading the way in the Industry of vapour and tobacco heating devices. We continue to develop a solid portfolio of consumer solutions which already include well known global brands like Vype, glo and Voke. Contractual Legal Entity: BAT (Investments) Limited (GBIN)