R&D Science and Modelling Intern

Join us as Science & Modelling Intern at our international headquarters in
Utrecht
, starting in September 2026. In this internship, you will support the Science & Modelling team by adapting and implementing models from scientific literature to deepen our understanding of coffee brewing processes. This is a great opportunity to gain hands‑on experience with advanced modelling techniques and data analysis in the context of food engineering, while contributing to real‑world innovation in the coffee and tea business.

Your key activities will be:

Mathematical modelling of brewing kinetics, including:

Adapting and implementing models from scientific literature to describedispersive flow and mass transfer in porous media (e.g., packed beds), tailored to JDE brewing systems.

Simulating extraction of dissolved solids and individual components.

Data analysis and visualization to validate models and extract meaningful insights.

Knowledge sharing:
Presenting findings to internal teams to support knowledge capture and cross‑functional learning.

Experimental support:
Assisting with small‑scale experiments when needed, to generate or validate data for modelling purposes.

• A monthly internship allowance of €525 (full-time)
• Travel compensation if you don't have a free public transport card
• Paid holidays for each internship term
• The chance to learn from the best Food Research professionals out there!

Are you bursting with fresh ideas and a hunger for learning? We want you!

Here's what we’re looking for:

• Academic Program:
  
  You are enrolled in a BSc or MSc program for the entirety of the internship, preferably in Chemical Engineering, Food Technology, Physics, Applied Mathematics, ora related field.
• Skillset:
  
  You possess solid programming skills in Python and a strong foundation in mathematical modelling and data analysis. You’re fluent in both spoken and written English – Experience with computational fluid dynamics (CFD) tools or hands‑on work in food process modelling is a plus, but nota must.
• Personal traits:
  
  You have a structured approach, a driven and energetic personality, excellent communication and people skills, and the ability to work both in a team and independently.
• Commitment:
  
  You are ready to dedicate at least 5 months to this internship, preferably from September 2026 to February 2027.
• Availability:
  
  You can join the internship for 5 days per week, including four days in-office and one day remotely, ensuring an ideal balance between collaboration and independence.

As we hope to have piqued your interest, please ensure you also meet the eligibility criteria and academic requirements:

Your internship should be included in your study curriculum and directly contribute to your academic results.

Your educational institution is willing to sign a collaboration agreement with JDE Peet's and when joining our Research departments, also sign an NDA agreement for internships.

You are either an EU(EEA) studentresidingin the Netherlands during the internship or a Non-EU(EEA) studentenrolled and living in the Netherlands during the internship.

Are you ready to Unleash Your Possibility within JDE Peet's?

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