Job Summary

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

For our Cognitive & Data science department in Hilversum we are looking for a student: nternship in Neuroscience to provide support in data collection and analysis.

Inten PX Cognitive 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.

Where You’ll Make a Difference

Conducting applied research on neuroscience, mainly using EEG (electroencephalography).Preparing  all the necessary material for a test (equipment setup, stimuli, samples, etc.).Collecting 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. 

What Makes You the Right Fit

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.

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

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