R&D Science and Modelling Intern

Company Description

At JDE Peet's (before: JACOBS DOUWE EGBERTS), we're not just about Coffee or Tea; we're all about the moments and connections they spark. With a history spanning 270 years, we've been shaping the daily rituals of people worldwide, driven by our dedication to quality products and sustainability.

We are action-driven and deliver our commitments. This means the freedom to challenge the status quo and to look for different perspectives. Our teams work by four fundamental values: We are progressive in outlook, ambitious in nature, resourceful in action and decisive in approach. These values paint the best picture of the kind of fast-moving culture you'll join at JDE Peet's.

Job Description

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.
• 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.
• Simulating extraction of dissolved solids and individual components.
• 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 you'll gain valuable insights into the entire R&D process, especially in how JDE Peet’s uses statistical methods to create insights that will impact the world of coffee and tea!

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 R&D 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 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 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.

Additional Information

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

Here'S How To Apply:

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

If you have questions, don't hesitate to contact our Campus team at IHQinternships@jdecoffee.com -- We're here to help!