R&D Science and Modelling Intern

Jacobs Douwe Egberts UK; Utrecht; On-site; EUR 5,859; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Monthly internship allowance of €525

Travel compensation

Paid holidays

Job summary

Jacobs Douwe Egberts UK is seeking a Science & Modelling Intern starting in September 2026 at their Utrecht headquarters. The role involves mathematical modeling of brewing processes and data analysis, providing an opportunity to work closely with experienced Food Research professionals. Candidates should be enrolled in a relevant academic program and possess programming skills in Python. The position offers a monthly allowance of €525 and paid holidays, with a commitment of at least 5 months, ensuring an ideal balance between collaboration and independence.

Qualifications

• Enrolled in a BSc or MSc program preferably in Chemical Engineering, Food Technology, Physics, Applied Mathematics, or a related field.
• Solid programming skills in Python and a strong foundation in mathematical modelling and data analysis.
• Fluency in spoken and written English.
• Experience with computational fluid dynamics (CFD) tools is a plus.
• Structured approach, driven personality, excellent communication and people skills.

Responsibilities

• Mathematical modelling of brewing kinetics.
• Adapting scientific models to fit JDE brewing systems.
• Data analysis and validation of models.
• Presenting findings to internal teams.
• Assisting with small-scale experiments.

Job description

Job Description

Join us as a 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:

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.

What's in it for you?

• 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!

Qualifications

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, or a 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 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 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.

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) student residing in the Netherlands during the internship or a Non‑EU(EEA) student enrolled and living in the Netherlands during the internship.