Modelling-Statistics R&D Intern
Job Description
Join us as Modelling Statistics Intern at our international headquarters in Utrecht, starting in March 2025. In this internship, you will support the End to End Consumer Customer Insights team, and use statistical methods to unleash possibilities in the coffee and tea business (e.g. predictive modelling, multivariate analysis) and join automation initiatives to optimize the process from data collection to analysis reporting.
Your key activities will be:
Main activity: Work on a personal research project to impact the world of coffee and tea. The topic will be confirmed within the first month of placement based on current R&D challenges and your personal development options.
Extra activities: (Depending on workload and your career development options)
Support in designing experiments for various teams, including but not limited to product development, packaging and technology solutions.
Engage in statistical challenges brought by many researchers in R&D to the Modelling and Statistics team.
Create impactful data visualization to support the hypothesis in the R&D projects.
Work with multiple data sources and combine them to perform modelling and data analysis, and also detect opportunities of automation
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
Two weeks of remote working anywhere in Europe (EEA)
The chance to learn from the best Consumer Science and Intelligence 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 Statistics, Data Science or Food Science or Technology with a background in statistics. R (or any coding), JMP or XLStat experience is preferred but not mandatory.
Skillset: You possess strong MS Office skills and fluent proficiency in speaking and written English – Having some similar hands-on experience with food research activities is always a benefit.
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 3rd of March to the end of August 2025.
Availability: You can join the internship for 5 days per week, including three days in-office and one or two days 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) using our LinkedIn or career site application form
After applying, we'll reach out within three weeks to let you know what's next.
During the application process, you'll be asked to do an online assessment and 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!
Would you like to join an internship at a Coffee & Tea company that
values your future success and prioritizes your passion for positive change?
Check out this internship starting September 2024 and Unleash Your Possibility at JDE Peet's!
Company Details
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.