Job Summary

Are you a student, looking for an internship and passioned about Cognitive Data Science?

For our Cognitive & Data science department in Hilversum we are looking for a student: 

Inten PX Cognitive Data Science

IFF is a global leader in flavors, fragrances, food ingredients and health & biosciences. We deliver sustainable innovations that elevate everyday products.

Accelerating innovation through data, technology and digital transformation, building intelligent solutions that enhance experiences and power smarter decisions.

The role is based in Hilversum, onsite. Be part of a passionate, creative and dedicated team where together we can achieve greatness and make a real impact. Your potential is our inspiration.

The Product Experience (PX) department deals with sensory analysis and consumer research in order to support the Creation & Design department and marketing/sales choices. It plays a key role in product development processes, through understanding of consumer needs and expectations (thanks to tools like sensory profiling, preference evaluation, product positioning, etc.).

Where You’ll Make a Difference

Participate for the development of high-quality software that aligns with user needs and business goals.Writing efficient code, debugging, and testing.Data cleaning, stacking, and analysis.Support in implementation and roll out of developed software into IFF’s system.Clear documentation of work so others can understand the code and decisions taken.

What Makes You the Right Fit

PROGRAMMING SKILLS (e.g., R, Python)Computer science: being at ease with digital environment, familiarity with software development methodologies and principles (e.g., wrapping and distribution) is a plus.STATISTICAL SKILLS (e.g., parametric & non-parametric analysis)

How Would You Stand Out?

Language: mandatory scientific and professional English, written and oral.Personal: we are looking for a PRAGMATIC and SOLUTION-ORIENTED student with ANALYTICAL mindset.

Why Choose Us?

 At IFF, we are dedicated to maximizing our most valuable assets - our people. We do so by embracing diversity and offering to become a part of a highly motivated team and strongly support opportunities for continuous development, whilst maintaining a solid work/life balance.An internship for min. 6 months (beginning at October 2025)Allowance EUR 600 a monthThis, together with a respectful workplace that rewards achievement, makes IFF one of the best internship and career choices today

We are a global leader in taste, scent, and nutrition, offering our customers a broader range of natural solutions and accelerating our growth strategy. At IFF, we believe that your uniqueness unleashes our potential. We value the diverse mosaic of the ethnicity, national origin, race, age, sex, or veteran status. We strive for an inclusive workplace that allows each of our colleagues to bring their authentic self to work regardless of their religion, gender identity & expression, sexual orientation, or disability.

Visit IFF.com/careers/workplace-diversity-and-inclusion to learn more