Biodiversity intern

Biodiversity & Food Transition Internship

DLL is a global asset finance company specializing in equipment and technology with active partnerships in more than 25 countries. We provide financing across a wide range of sectors but our work in agricultural equipment is especially relevant to one of the three core focus areas in our sustainability strategy: driving the food transition.

In this role you will help explore the nature-related impacts and opportunities within our agriculture portfolio helping us better understand how our business can contribute to a more sustainable future.

As a Biodiversity & Food Transition Intern you will:

Contribute to the research on how biodiversity affects the global food transition providing insights into DLLs role in supporting this transition.

Assess the impact of traditional agricultural equipment on biodiversity loss and ecosystem degradation.

Evaluate how innovative technologies such as laser-based alternatives to pesticides or precision ag tools that minimize soil disturbance can promote ecological balance.

By identifying both risks and opportunities your work will help DLL and its partners and customers make informed sustainable decisions that align with the goals of biodiversity preservation and responsible asset financing.

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Day to day:

Your daily activities will include:

• Conducting research and building expertise on the relationship between agricultural equipment and biodiversity strengthening DLLs expertise on the topic.
• Analyzing the impact of conventional vs. more sustainable (e.g. precision agriculture) equipment on biodiversity and ecosystems.
• Developing and implementing a research methodology for data collection (e.g. on-the-ground data collection end-user surveys).
• Identifying technologies with positive biodiversity outcomes (e.g. laser weeding).
• Presenting research outcomes to internal stakeholders.

The exact internship topic can be tailored to align with your academic requirements and personal interests and will be enriched with insights from our industry experience.

As time and interest allows you may also

• Support the team with a range of internal tasks including ad-hoc research and event organization.
• Support DLLs sustainability strategy with evidence-based insights.
• Stay up to date on trends in sustainable agriculture and biodiversity.
• Contribute to DLLs broader sustainability goals.

Compensation:

The internship will start in February (start date can be discussed). You will receive an internship allowance of 500 gross per month based on a 38-hours a week.

We not only live up to the expectations of our customers for today but also anticipate their market needs of tomorrow.

Essentials:

• Enrolled in a Masters program in Environmental Sciences Resilient Farming and Food Systems Ecology and Biodiversity Sustainable Business and Innovation or related field
• Strong interest in biodiversity food systems and sustainable innovation
• Experience with qualitative and/or quantitative research methods
• Comfortable engaging with external stakeholders (e.g. farmers manufacturers)
• Excellent communication skills in English
• Able to work independently and manage an internship project
• Based in the Netherlands and enrolled at a Dutch university

Extras:

• Familiarity with agri-tech innovations or biodiversity metrics
• Experience with survey tools or data analysis software
• Passion for sustainable development and systems thinking

Choose wellbeing

DLLs wellbeing ambition is to educate equip and empower members to build connections manage their mental emotional physical and financial wellness and maintain balance between work and the other priorities that make up their lives.

Our four wellbeing categories are as follows:

• Connection Build meaningful connections with other DLL members
• Health Manage mental emotional and physical health
• Finance Provide learning opportunities to help members achieve personal financial health
• Lifestyle Maintain balance between work and life priorities

These are the things that matter to our members and the wellbeing of our members matters to DLL

Good to know:

• Deadline for application: November 21st (Due to high volume of applications this requisition may close prior to posted close date)
• The selection process may involve an assessment.
• Applications via email will not be reviewed. Please apply online via our career website.
• Start date is flexible with a preferred internship duration of 4 to 6 months.
• The internship will be a hybrid format combining remote work with on-site presence. DLLs head office is located in Eindhoven with the possibility to (partially) work from Utrecht or Amsterdam.
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For this internship it is important that you are studying at a University in the Netherlands.

DLL appreciates the time you spend applying to our openings. We advise only those who qualify for an interview will be contacted. Hiring subject to successful completion of a background check.

DLL is an equal opportunity employer. We are committed to inclusive barrier-free recruitment and selection processes and work environments. If contacted for an employment opportunity please advise Human Resources if you require accommodation in accordance with our values and all applicable legislation.