R&D Intern - Scientific Messaging

R&D Intern – Scientific Messaging

Location: Wageningen, Netherlands 

Hybrid: 3 days per week in the office

Start date : September 2026

Duration : 6 months

About the role   

We are seeking a motivated and detail-oriented and science-driven R&D Intern – Scientific Messaging to support our R&D team’s and specifically Global Nutrition team. 

We are looking for an intern that will translate R&D expert knowledge into clear scientific position papers and establish a working structure to support external communication. This will strengthen positive category perception by ensuring accruing, up-to-date technical and scientific information is shared with teams such as Corporate Affairs, Internal Communications, Marketing and our consumer careline.

Key responsibilities include identifying R&D topics that present risks or opportunities for our categories (e.g. ingredients, contaminants, processing, food matrix), gathering expert insights from cross-functional teams, and collaborating with Corporate Affairs to set up a continuous communication framework, conducting literature reviews where required, and translating this into communication assets.

So, what does it take to be successful in this role?  

• You are enrolled as a student for the whole duration of the internship in a Dutch or European University.
• You are a Master’s student in Food Technology, Nutrition and Health, or a related field.
• Strong communication skills and an interest in translating science into clear, relatable messages.
• Fluent in English (spoken and written) and comfortable taking charge of your own project.
• You are a critical thinker, well-organised and a team player.
• Preferably, you have prior experience in science-to-practice communication.

What’s next?

If this position sounds interesting, please hit the apply button now! 

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.  

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.  

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