EU remote
R&D Sensory Analytics & R Development Intern
About this role
Join us as R&D Sensory Analytics & R Development Intern at our international headquarters in Utrecht, starting in March 2027 . In this internship, you will work at the intersection of sensory science, statistics and programming, collaborating with both the Sensory & Consumer Science team and Science & Modelling experts. You will support the Sensory & Consumer Science team by renovating and enhancing a portfolio of R applications used for sensory data analysis.
You will work with real sensory and consumer datasets while developing applications that are actively used by sensory scientists in R&D. You will have the opportunity to apply statistical concepts in practice, gain experience in analytical tool development, and contribute to digital solutions that support sensory research and product innovation. Your key activities will be: Improve and maintain existing R/Shiny applications used by sensory scientist globally Develop new analytical features based on scientists needs Develop automated reports and visualizations Build user-friendly interfaces for complex statistical analysis Test & validate the analytical tools Analyze data using statistical techniques Discover and contribute to the day to day of Sensory and Consumer Science teams at JDE Peet’s This is a unique opportunity to combine sensory science, statistics and coding in a collaborative R&D environment and to work on projects with real business impact.
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 R&D Strategy & Excellence Team, where you'll gain valuable insights into the entire R&D process, in particular how JDE Peet’s uses sensory and consumer science to place the consumer at the heart of product development 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 Sensory & Consumer Science 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 Data Science or Food Science or Sensory Science with a background in statistics.