Job Summary

Internship in Neuroscience to provide support in data collection and analysis.

Proposed subject: Cognitive Science Internship - Neuroscience
With guidance from PX (Product Experience) researchers, the intern will:

Conduct applied research on neuroscience, mainly using EEG (electroencephalography).Prepare all the necessary material for a test (equipment setup, stimuli, samples, etc.).Collect EEG and behavioral data, and support the analysis (coding skills not required but appreciated)Write a report with results and recommendations for business.Present the key findings and recommendations to the internal team. 

Skills expected:

Scientific: good knowledge in NEUROSCIENCE / PSYCHOLOGY (brain physiology, brain imaging techniques, psychophysiological tests, at least some notions of data analysis and interpretation); STATISTICAL SKILLS desirable (e.g., parametric analysis); PROGRAMMING SKILLS are a plus (e.g., Matlab, Python).Computer science: being at ease with digital environment; experience with Microsoft Excel (i.e., macro and functions), XLSTAT is a plus.Language: mandatory scientific and professional English, written and oral.Personal: we are looking for a PRAGMATIC and SOLUTION-ORIENTED student with ANALYTICAL mindset.

Organization

Duration: Min. 6 months, beginning of the internship October 2025.Place: Hilversum (Netherlands).Allowance 600€ a month.Given the strongly practical nature of the internship, on site presence is required 5 days per week.

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.

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