R&D Sensory Analytics & R Development Intern

About the role

JDE Peet's, the world's leading pure-play coffee company, offers an R&D Sensory Analytics and R Development internship at its international headquarters in Utrecht, starting in March 2027. You will work at the intersection of sensory science, statistics and programming, alongside the Sensory & Consumer Science team and Science & Modelling experts, supporting the renovation and enhancement of R applications used for sensory data analysis.

Key responsibilities

• Improve and maintain existing R/Shiny applications used by sensory scientists globally
• Develop new analytical features based on scientists' needs
• Develop automated reports and visualizations, and build user-friendly interfaces for complex statistical analysis
• Analyze data using statistical techniques and test and validate the analytical tools
• Work on projects with real business impact in the Sensory and Consumer Science teams

Required profile

• Enrolled in a BSc or MSc programme for the whole internship, preferably in Data Science, Food Science, Sensory Science or Statistics, with a background in statistics
• Internship included in the study curriculum and directly contributing to academic results
• EU/EEA student residing in the Netherlands during the internship, or a non-EU/EEA student enrolled and living in the Netherlands
• Willingness to commit at least 5 months, preferably March to August 2027, and availability for 5 days a week (four days in office, one day remote)
• Fluent spoken and written English

Required skills

• Good understanding of statistics and data analysis
• Programming in R; exposure to Shiny application development is a plus
• A basic understanding of sensory or consumer research is a strong advantage

What we offer

• Monthly internship allowance of EUR 525 (full-time)
• Travel compensation if you do not have a free public transport card
• Paid holidays for each internship term
• Learning from the Sensory & Consumer Science professionals

To apply, upload your English resume through LinkedIn or the company's career site application form. After applying, candidates receive feedback within three weeks, followed by an online assessment and at least one interview at the Utrecht office. The internship must be signed off by the university, and an NDA is signed when joining the Research departments.