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<p> </p></div><p><strong><span data-contrast="auto">Location:</span></strong><span data-contrast="auto"> Wageningen, Netherlands</span><span data-contrast="auto"> </span><span data-ccp-props="{"335559739":0}"> </span></p>
<p><strong><span data-contrast="auto">Hybrid:</span></strong><span data-contrast="auto"> 2–3 days per week in the office</span><span data-ccp-props="{"335559739":0}"> </span></p>
<p><strong><span data-contrast="auto">Start date:</span></strong><span data-contrast="auto"> September 2026</span><span data-ccp-props="{"335559739":0}"> </span></p>
<p><strong><span data-contrast="auto">Duration:</span></strong><span data-contrast="auto"> 6 months</span><span data-ccp-props="{"335559739":0}"> </span></p>
<p><strong><span data-contrast="auto">About the role</span></strong><span data-ccp-props="{"335551550":2,"335551620":2}"> </span></p>
<p><span data-contrast="auto">We are seeking a motivated and analytical student to join us as an </span><span data-contrast="auto">R&D Intern - Fat Blend Optimization</span><span data-contrast="auto"> to support our Fats & Oils team. In this role, you will contribute to the development of data-driven approaches that enable faster and more efficient optimization of fat blends for value creation projects.</span><span data-ccp-props="{"335551550":6,"335551620":6}"> </span></p>
<p><span data-contrast="auto">You will work at the interface of product development and data analysis, helping to build optimization tools and structured datasets that support formulation decisions. Your focus will be on generating alternative raw material combinations that meet defined functional targets, while complying with business constraints.</span><span data-ccp-props="{"335551550":6,"335551620":6}"> </span></p>
<p><span data-contrast="auto">During your internship, you will take ownership of a project aimed at building a structured repository of fat blends and their optimized alternatives. You will develop optimization algorithms, collect and analyse data, and translate outcomes into practical recommendations that support product design and cost efficiency initiatives. Your work will help streamline value creation projects and enable more agile responses to changes in raw material prices.</span><span data-ccp-props="{"335551550":6,"335551620":6}"> </span></p>
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<p><strong><span data-contrast="auto">So, what does it take to be successful in this role?</span></strong><span data-ccp-props="{}"> </span></p>
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<li data-leveltext="" data-font="Symbol" data-listid="7" data-list-defn-props="{"335552541":1,"335559685":720,"335559991":360,"469769226":"Symbol","469769242":[8226],"469777803":"left","469777804":"","469777815":"multilevel"}" data-aria-posinset="1" data-aria-level="1"><span data-contrast="auto">You are enrolled as a student for the entire duration of the internship</span><span data-ccp-props="{"335559739":0}"> </span></li>
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<li data-leveltext="" data-font="Symbol" data-listid="7" data-list-defn-props="{"335552541":1,"335559685":720,"335559991":360,"469769226":"Symbol","469769242":[8226],"469777803":"left","469777804":"","469777815":"multilevel"}" data-aria-posinset="2" data-aria-level="1"><span data-contrast="auto">You are a Master’s student in Food Technology, Chemical Engineering, Materials Science, Data Science, Applied Physics, or a related field</span><span data-ccp-props="{"335559739":0}"> at a Dutch or a European university.</span></li>
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<li data-leveltext="" data-font="Symbol" data-listid="7" data-list-defn-props="{"335552541":1,"335559685":720,"335559991":360,"469769226":"Symbol","469769242":[8226],"469777803":"left","469777804":"","469777815":"multilevel"}" data-aria-posinset="4" data-aria-level="1"><span data-contrast="auto">You have programming skills, preferably in Python.</span></li>
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<li data-leveltext="" data-font="Symbol" data-listid="7" data-list-defn-props="{"335552541":1,"335559685":720,"335559991":360,"469769226":"Symbol","469769242":[8226],"469777803":"left","469777804":"","469777815":"multilevel"}" data-aria-posinset="5" data-aria-level="1"><span data-contrast="auto">You have an interest in modelling, optimization, or data-driven problem solving. </span></li>
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<li data-leveltext="" data-font="Symbol" data-listid="7" data-list-defn-props="{"335552541":1,"335559685":720,"335559991":360,"469769226":"Symbol","469769242":[8226],"469777803":"left","469777804":"","469777815":"multilevel"}" data-aria-posinset="6" data-aria-level="1"><span data-contrast="auto">It is a plus if you have experience with optimization techniques, or formulation modelling.</span></li>
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<li data-leveltext="" data-font="Symbol" data-listid="7" data-list-defn-props="{"335552541":1,"335559685":720,"335559991":360,"469769226":"Symbol","469769242":[8226],"469777803":"left","469777804":"","469777815":"multilevel"}" data-aria-posinset="7" data-aria-level="1"><span data-contrast="auto">It is a plus if you have familiarity with fats and oils.</span></li>
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<p><strong><span data-contrast="auto">What’s next?</span></strong><span data-ccp-props="{}"> </span></p>
<p><span data-contrast="auto">If this position sounds interesting, please hit the apply button now! The deadline to apply is June 19th 2026.</span></p>
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<p><span data-ccp-props="{"201341983":0,"335559739":160,"335559740":259}"> </span></p><div class="content-conclusion"><p><span data-contrast="auto">We understand your resume might not be up to date and recommend that you apply with what you have or your LinkedIn Profile. Flora Food Group is dedicated to building an inclusive and diverse workplace, we understand that you might not meet all the requirements stated in the description, but we encourage you to apply anyway. You might be the right candidate for this role or other roles. </span><span data-ccp-props="{"134233117":true,"134233118":true,"201341983":0,"335559740":240}"> </span></p>
<p><em><span data-contrast="auto">Flora Food Group is an employer committed to diversity and inclusion in the workplace and equal opportunities for all. We recruit based only on values, qualifications, performance, skills, behaviours, experience, and knowledge. We ensure job advertisements are free from unintentional bias. </span></em><span data-ccp-props="{"134233117":true,"134233118":true,"201341983":0,"335559740":240}"> </span></p>
<p><em><span data-contrast="auto">No personal characteristics should be a barrier to joining Flora Food Group. We prohibit discrimination and harassment based on race, color, sex, religion, sexual orientation, national origin, disability, genetic information, pregnancy, or other personal characteristics.</span></em><span data-ccp-props="{"134233117":true,"134233118":true,"201341983":0,"335559740":240}"> </span></p>
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