Chanel Psychophysiology & Neuroscience Research Specialist
- Location
- PantinÎle-de-FranceFrance
- Employment
- Full-Time
- Seniority
- Mid-Level
- Posted
- Mar 16, 2026
About Chanel
Chanel is an iconic French luxury house known for haute couture, ready-to-wear, accessories and beauty. As a privately held global brand, Chanel combines artisanal savoir‑faire with selective investment in research and innovation to support product development, sensory science and consumer insight initiatives across its maisons.
Chanel Beauty Research seeks a Psychophysiology & Neuroscience Research Specialist in Pantin, France to conduct innovative studies measuring cosmetic product effects on wellbeing and cognition.
Role & Responsibilities
- Design and implement experimental protocols to measure psychophysiological responses to cosmetic product application
- Conduct literature reviews and synthesize current research in neuroscience and psychophysiology relevant to cosmetic efficacy
- Acquire and process psychophysiological data using EEG, GSR, ECG, and EMG instrumentation
- Analyze datasets using statistical and computational methods; generate comprehensive synthesis reports
- Develop innovative scientific concepts in collaboration with other research departments to support cosmetic product development
- Maintain rigorous documentation and ensure methodological accuracy throughout research execution
Qualifications
- PhD in Psychology or Neuroscience
- Demonstrated experience designing and executing psychophysiological measurement studies
- Proficiency in at least one programming language (Python, R, or MATLAB)
- Advanced professional English proficiency (oral and written)
- Expertise in EEG data acquisition and processing
Skills
Experience
Demonstrated experience conducting research involving psychophysiological measurements, with particular strength in EEG acquisition and processing. Background in applied research contexts and collaborative interdisciplinary environments preferred.
Education
Doctorate (PhD) in Psychology, Neuroscience, or a closely related discipline.
Workplace
The role is situated in Pantin, Île-de-France, France — conveniently close to Paris.
Culture
Chanel blends rigorous craftsmanship with a commitment to discreet innovation; teams operate with high standards for quality, scientific rigour and cross‑disciplinary collaboration. The workplace values intellectual curiosity and the ability to translate technical research into refined consumer experiences.
About Cerulean
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