R&D Science and Modelling Intern

Join us as Science & Modelling Intern at our international headquarters in Utrecht starting in March 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 a great opportunity to gain hands-on experience with advance 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:
  1. Adapting and implementing models from scientific literature to describe dispersive flow and mass transfer in porous media (e.g. packed beds) tailored to JDE brewing systems.
  2. Simulating extraction of dissolved solids and individual components.
  3. Fitting model parameters to experimental data.
• 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.

Supported by a commendable 4.5 Glassdoor rating and 94% intern recommendation score we pledge to provide you with a unique learning journey as part of our Consumer Science and Intelligence team where youll gain valuable insights into the entire R&D process especially in how JDE Peets uses statistical methods to create insights that will impact the world of coffee and tea!

Whats in it for you

• A monthly internship allowance of 525 (full-time)
• Travel compensation if you dont have a free public transport card
• Paid holidays for each internship term
• The chance to learn from the best R&D professionals out there!

Qualifications :

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

Heres what were 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 or a related field.
• Skillset: You possess solid programming skills in Python and a strong foundation in mathematical modelling and data analysis. Youre 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 not a 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 March 2026 to Augustus 2026.
• 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 Peets and when joining our Research departments also sign an NDA agreement for internships.
• You are either an EU(EEA) student residing in the Netherlands during the internship or a Non-EU(EEA) student enrolled and living in the Netherlands during the internship.

Additional Information :

Are you ready to Unleash Your Possibility within JDE Peets

Heres how to apply:

• Upload your resume (in English) via LinkedIn or our career site application form. 
• After applying well get back to you within three weeks to let you know whats next.
• SAVE THE DATE! Finalists will be invited to our Recruitment Day on 13th of November!
• During that day youll be asked to complete a group assessment and attend at least one interview at our Utrecht office.

If you have questions dont hesitate to contact our Campus team at -- Were here to help!

Remote Work :

No

Employment Type :

Full-time