EIT Food

RIS Fellowships Activity Line

 Develop your talent with top agri-food players during a paid internship in the EU!

About the project

The EIT Food RIS Fellowships AL project is a highly esteemed program that provides a unique opportunity for Master’s and PhD and graduate students from EIT RIS countries to gain professional, paid internships in the food industry. This program is designed for students with diverse educational backgrounds who are seeking to gain valuable hands-on experience in the field of food science and technology.

 

About the program

The program is divided into two core components: the RIS Fellowships for Master’s and graduate students, and the RIS Talents for PhD students and postdocs. These components are designed to promote brain circulation and enhance the innovativeness of personnel by supporting the creation and diffusion of high-quality new knowledge, competencies, and solutions to food system challenges.

 

The internships offered through this program range from 3-6 months in duration, providing students with a comprehensive understanding of the food industry and its various challenges. This program offers an opportunity for students to gain a deeper understanding of the food industry and to develop their skills and knowledge in a professional setting.


The EIT Food RIS Fellowships AL project is an excellent opportunity for students who are passionate about food science and technology and are looking to make a meaningful impact in the field. With the support and guidance of industry professionals, students will have the chance to gain hands-on experience and contribute to the development of innovative solutions for the food industry.

 

FOR PHD STUDENTS

Candidate profile

 

During the recruitment process, we will look for young passionate people from higher education upon the return to their homes EIT RIS countries, will spur a wave of entrepreneurial innovations and support the development of the local agri-food ecosystem.

 

RIS Talents is dedicated to doctoral students and young post-docs. Applicants will benefit from lessons learned in R&D works and they will also be encouraged to engage in industrial collaboration or entrepreneurship during their internship. RIS Talents interns will have an opportunity to develop critical thinking competence by participating in innovation projects, R&D projects led by host companies organisations. RIS Talents interns will be provided with 950-2000 € scholarship/per month.

 

 

APPLY TO THE RIS TALENTS :

(Ph.D. students/post-docs)

We are looking for candidate come from one of the EIT RIS countries or regions 1, who:

 

  • Is a PhD student or postdoc;
  • Has an interest in the agri-food sector;
  • Demonstrates a proactive attitude and passion for extracurricular activities
  • Is eager to gain new experience and self-motivated in developing skills
  • Possesses analytical skills, is open-minded, goal-oriented, and a team player
  • Has excellent English language proficiency and is comfortable working in an international environment
  • Is available for a minimum of 3 months from July to December 2023
  • Is aware of cross-country mobility allowances and health insurance requirements

(Note: a detailed list of EIT RIS countries can be found on the website)

RIS Talents interns will enhance the global connections of young scholars with top agri-food industry leaders, bring cutting-edge expertise to EIT RIS nations, promote industrial focus in academic studies, and draw skilled individuals from outside food science to the agri-food field.

 

Additional benefits

Receive precise candidate-internship match

 


Gain hands-on experience by tackling real organisational issues

 


Enhance problem-solving and critical thinking competencies

 


Receive up to 2,000€ gross/month financial support


Get mentored by renowned experts

 


Boost CV and network

 


Explore new cultures and countries

 


Increase international exposure for EIT RIS students and researchers.

 


Interns’ recruitment procedure

The recruitment process of interns will be organised through an open call, using the transparent selection criteria.

RIS Talents

interns will be selected in 2 stages recruitment procedure: online application and interview with host companies.  

STAGE 1

 

Online application

 

STAGE 2

 

Online Interview

  • Top candidates will be matched to internship areas and R&D projects based on evaluations
  • Candidates will participate in online interviews with host companies in May2023

 

 

To join the EIT Food RIS Fellowships project visit our website www.eitfoodrisfellowships.eu and fill out an online application form.

2nd STAGE: SHINE DURING ON-LINE INTERVIEW WITH HOST COMPANIES

Based on the evaluation of candidates made at the first and second stage of the selection process, the project’s experts will match the candidates to internship areas and topics of R&D projects identified by the host companies. Candidates will be invited to the on-line interview with different host companies representatives.

On-line interviews will be held in May 2023. Based on interviews, the top candidates will be selected for internships in host companies.

Internships opportunities

Partners:

AGRICOLUS S.R.L.
Perugia, Italy

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R&D DEPARTMENT.

R&D is mostly focused on developing algorithms for pests, water balance, phenology forecasts and for other spatial data related information such as yield predictions.

Mode: on-site; hybrid

BGI – Building Global Investors
Lisboa, Portugal

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  • Support in the management of scientific or technology-based projects
  • Support in writing applications for European projects

Mode: hybrid

CSIC – Consejo Superior de Investigaciones Científicas
Madrid, Spain

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As PhD or Postdoc, they will carry out a high-quality research training delivered in a highly motivated research environment, acquiring new skills and providing them a complete career development.

Mode: on-site, hybrid

Cyprus University of Technology
Limassol, Cyprus

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  • Microbial Biotechnology
  • Food/Drink Fermentations (meat, sourdough, wine)
  • New food product development
  • Agrifood Science Communication
  • Cheese making technology
  • Dairy waste

Mode: on-site

DSM Food and Beverages
Delft, the Netherlands

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Topic 1: bacterial genetics post-doc/MSc (Molecular biology) experienced in GM methods

Topic 2: bacterial genetics post-doc/MSc (Molecular biology) experienced in microbiology, bacterial physiology, small scale fermentation (optionally) GM methods

Topic 3: filamentous fungal genetics post-doc/MSc (Molecular biology) experienced in GM methods and setting up GM-toolbox

Mode: on-site;

Grupa Maspex Sp. Z o.o.
Wadowice, Poland

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  • To assist in innovative project, cooperation with partners, science and R&D department, applying for EU grants,
  • To research information about EU policy, funds and programs related to business operations of the company and its future sustainability and innovation strategy
  • To perform market analysis and benchmarking of existing projects and innovation in various topics.
  • To present gathered knowledge on topics related to sustainability such as circular economy, corporate social responsibility and innovation.

Mode: on-line, hybrid

Institute of Animal Reproduction and Food Research Polish Academy of Sciences (PAS)
Olsztyn, Poland

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  1. The change / formation of the formation of reactive dicarbonyl compounds

in bakery products. under the influence of various technological processes

will be analysed. The profile and the content of reactive dicarbonyl

compounds, eg. GO and MGO, in model bakery products, in the crust,

crumb, and whole slice will be done using HPLC.

  1. The change / formation of volatile compounds in plant products obtained

under the influence of various technological processes will be analysed.

Volatile organic compounds will be extracted into the stationary phase by

microextraction technique and then separated and identified using gas

chromatography coupled with mass spectrometry (SPME GC-MS).

 

  1. Training in molecular biology techniques
  2. Training in in vitro culture methods
  3. Training in bioinformatics with emphasis on R and Python programming

languages

Details:

– no 1 and 2: theoretical knowledge acquisition, hands-on training, self-

planning of laboratory work, QC, results analysis/interpretation.

– no 3: theoretical knowledge acquisition, hands-on training in projects

oriented towards exploratory data analysis, statistics, machine learning

algorithms with real-world applications, and differential gene expression

analysis.

 

Learning cell cultures, primary cells isolation, explants culture, liquid and gas

chromatography methods.

 

Cell line culture with stimulation of bacterial proteins.

 

Preparing samples from intervention studies, transcriptomics and

epigenomics assays as well as their bioinformatic analysis

Mode: on-site

Madrid Institute for Advanced Studies in Food (IMDEA Food)
Madrid, Spain

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– Healthy Aging

– Targeted Nutrition

– Calorie Restriction Mimetics

– Microbiome

– Biological Pathways

– Bioinformatics

Mode: on-site

Madrid Institute for Advanced Studies in Food (UAM)
Madrid, Spain

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Identification of Immunonutritional ingredients and its characterization to support consumers’ trust and promote industry competitiveness.

Mode: on-site

University of Reading
Reading, United Kingdom

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Depending on the skills and expertise of the applicant, as well as the project(s) they will be involved, activities may include: Project design and implementation, data collection and statistical analysis, food/feed analysis, human nutrition modeling and experimentation, animal experiments (livestock), consumer behavior and acceptance surveys, diffusion of agri-food innovation, food policy development, scientific writing, presentations.

Modes: on-site

Aarhus University
Aarhus, Denmark

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Research activities within the field of extrusion of ingredients for plant-based food products -Creation of model systems

-Lab/pilot scale extrusion tests

-Characterization of extruded products: molecular interactions, microstructure and functionality.

Mode: onsite

Alberts
Wijnegem, Belgium

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Digital Marketing (on-site) We are searching for a marketing student to assist us in promoting the Alberts brand across various social media channels. Our marketing strategy includes exploring unconventional formats, such as our podcast, and establishing a presence on TikTok. Proficiency in graphic design would be an advantageous skill.

Full-stack software engineer (on-site) As part of the software team, you will help us shake up the food industry. With your scalable skills, you will actively contribute to the growth of our business. How? By developing and implementing tools to maximize the rentability of our vending 2.0 machines. We also count on your skills and knowledge for the platform that integrates the end-users’ experience with the operational aspects of the vending business.

Data Management & communication (on-site or hybrid) you will have the responsibility of collaborating with multiple teams such as marketing, sales, operations, finance, and management to manage data and create visualizations that effectively communicate progress and challenges to stakeholders. This internship provides a unique opportunity to gain experience working across various departments of a startup and to be involved in multiple aspects μ of the business. Proficiency with databases is highly valued. We work with Grafana for visualizing and Google Sheets for data management. We will soon be adopting Odoo as our CRM, so we encourage you to explore this tool as well.

Mode: on-site, hybrid

AZTI
Bizkaia, Spain

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  1. Characterization of bacteriophages

Task 1: Characterization of bacteriophages safety and specificity

Task 2: Characterization of bacteriophages stability and suitability for treatment under different environmental conditions.

Task 3: Scale up of selected bacteriophages production.

Activities: Microbiological culture, bacteriophage purification and culture, bacteriophage titration, bacteriophage DNA extraction, phenotypic and genomic characterisation of bacteriophages, bacteriophage production, bacteriophage preservation and stockage, bacterial inactivation assays.

  1. Development of a precision nutrition tool

The intern will be involved in the development of software tool, backend and frontend, capable of analysing nutritional composition in diet.

Another tasks in which may be involved will be the development of APIs and support in web interfaces design

  1. Environmental impact improvement of food and drink products through the Life Cycle Assessment methodology

Characterization of resource consumption and waste generation in the food value chain (including primary production, processing and sitribution).

Cuantification of the environmental impact thorugh Life Cycle Assessment methodology.

Identification of innovative environmental improvement strategies in the food and drink sector.

New B2B and B2C environmental impact communication systems.

Assessment of main requisites about environmental certification and verification schemes.

BIOAZUL SL
Málaga, Spain

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Support on the preparation and implementation of R&D and Innovation projects

Mode: hybrid

DIL German Institute of Food Technologies
Quakenbrück, Germany

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  • Support of agrifood startups
  • Organization of workshops and events (in English)
  • Screening of AgriFood Innovations
  • Active participation in the implementation of Mission 3 within the EIT Food Seedbed programme

Mode: on-site;

EuroFIR AISBL
Brussels, Belgium

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Marketing for the association: brand development, networking, direct marketing, public relations, online content 

Research support for projects: development of use case scenario, dissemination and communication of results, data handling and reporting, evaluation of impacts, contribution to online content

Mode: on-site, hybrid

Foodpairing Nv
Ghent, Belgium

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Sales & marketing internship:

  • You will assist our Sales & Marketing team with sales enablement processes. This includes the preparation and execution of sales meetings, as well as tasks needed for deal closures
  • You help out with the creation of marketing content, including research for content pieces, structure creation and conducting primary research if needed
  • You will support the Sales team by conducting extensive research on the market and on potential clients
  • You engage target accounts and generate pipeline/opportunities
  • You build an efficient lead-inflow for our industry services
  • If successful, you can also assist us with:

○ Focussed PR & press releases in B2B & professional media

○ Employer branding initiatives

○ Creative marketing initiatives to increase brand awareness within existing clients Flavor

 

Technologist internship:

  • Helping our clients to become successful by developing new products for them that will perform well in the market.
  • Responsible for executing the product development on core optimization and new line extensions
  • Responsible for concept generation and formulation interacting with the core data team to increase the knowledge in our knowledge graph
  • Supporting the lab team in analyzing food and beverages
  • Supporting logistics in shipment of products from around the world interact with the chef community to find out about new ingredients and dishes
  • Outline reports by translating output from the Foodpairing models to actionable insights
  • Manage projects respecting quality, efficiency and timelines
  • Prepare and present new concepts and data-driven insights

Mode: on-site, hybrid

MAGFI
Zurrieq, Malta

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MAGFI Ltd <Sustainability in Action> is a boutique consultancy firm dedicated to providing <MONEY and PEOPLE Solutions for your sustainable business>.

MAGFI focuses on servicing European (post-seed) start-up and scale-up companies operating within the broader sustainability field, in particular on technology innovators within the foodtech, biotech and cleantech sectors. We are looking for talents with a STEM background interested in the business/consultancy world, with ability or interest to collect, structure and analyze in a critical manner a diverse range of information (structured, semi- structured) such as scientific literature, patents and projects.

Specifically, the intern will support the MAGFI in: market analysis, industrial insights within relevant foodtech and biotech fields, including fermentation technology, bioprocess engineering, extraction/valorisation/formulation of nutraceuticals as well as, collecting, collating, analyzing and presenting insights derived from:

  • scientific literature analysis
  • patent databases analysis
  • funded project databases analysis
  • website and online news studies, as well as any other industrial intelligence tools and approaches relevant to achieve the said objectives.

Such actions will support MAGFI in delivering to its clients’ useful information and insights that shall prove valuable for the development of our clients’ sustainable technologies and positioning of the same within their respective high-tech markets.

Mode: online

Mimica Lab
London, United Kingdom

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Research Fellowship

– Help run experiments and reach data-driven conclusions

– Communicate results to the team in a detailed manner in reports and presentations

– Special projects as assigned by the supervisor to further knowledge and development

– Analysing and interpreting data

– Exploring and researching iterations for the technology

– Collating existing research into literature reviews.

– Ability to work in fast-paced startup environment and manage multiple tasks simultaneously Marketing Communications Fellowship:

– Creative brainstorming of content ideas that will help tell the Mimica story

– Researching for and planning content that is relevant for our followers across our 4 social media channels

– Trimming videos into shareable soundbites and adding subtitles

– Planning ahead and scheduling posts

– Tracking analytics to inform how to make better performing content in future

– Engaging with followers and responding to comments and questions

– Keeping our media pack for journalists up to date

– Opportunity to write longer form content

Business Fellowship:

– General administration and office support work

– Assisting with sales and other commercial projects, including prospect outreach

– Desk and secondary market research

 – Meeting coordination and preparation

– Preparing or updating market reports and models

– Supporting the R&D team with coordination and supplier outreach

– Assisting with writing grant and other applications

 – Assisting with managing company social media accounts

– Fundraising activities

Mode: on-line; hybrid

Puratos
Groot-Bijgaarden, Belgium

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  1. R&D department: with lab work, literature and formulation, analysis :
    • 1 in labo food formulation, chocolate, analytics
    • 1 on fermentation
  1. Health and wellbeing department:
    • 1 with predominantly desk work on nutrition, literature, consumer insights, market data
    • 1 more on R&D work related to gut health (analytics, metabolomics)

Modes: on-site; hybrid;

PeakBridge
Valletta, Malta

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  1. market research,
  2. internet research on potential target companies,
  3. financial analysis on potential target companies,
  4. Update databases relating to flow of potential target companies

Mode: hybrid, online, on-site

CIAL (CSIC-UAM)
Food Science Research Institute-CSIC

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Food Co-creation for nutrition security

Assassement of nutrition value and health-promoting properties

Mode: on-site

Evolution Europe
Madrid, Spain

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Writing proposals for clients or business development.

Mode: hybrid

Aliga
Hjoerring, Denmark

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– Microalgae cultivation and optimization of cultivation conditions
– Optimization of micronutrients within our microalgae during cultivation.
– Optimization of drying conditions and product shelf-life.
– Microalgae characterization for food applications.
– Application optimization of our microalgae within food matrixes, mainly plant-based formulations.

Mode: onsite

Farm4trade SRL.
Pescara, Italy

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– Improving some of the tools by expanding the database
– Creating and analysing case-studies
– Organising focus groups and conducting UX to improve the apps
– Market research

Mode: hybrid

Austrian Competence Center for Feed and Food Quality, Safety and Innovation
Tulln, Austria

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We have about 60 different projects at our company.

Mode: on-site

Aliga
Hjoerring, Denmark

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– Microalgae cultivation and optimization of cultivation conditions
– Optimization of micronutrients within our microalgae during cultivation.
– Optimization of drying conditions and product shelf-life.
– Microalgae characterization for food applications.
– Application optimization of our microalgae within food matrixes, mainly plant-based formulations.

Mode: onsite

Timeline

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1 March – 31 March 2023

ON-LINE APPLICATION

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May – June 2023

INTERVIEWS WITH HOST COMPANIES

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July-December 2023

INTERNSHIPS

FOR MASTER STUDENTS

Candidate profile

 

The RIS Fellowships program is dedicated to recruiting highly motivated and passionate MSc students and graduates from EIT RIS countries. Through this program, candidates will have the opportunity to apply their academic knowledge in practical work contexts and develop their creative problem-solving skills at host organisations. This will foster a wave of entrepreneurial innovation in their home countries and support the development of the local agri-food ecosystem.

 

As an intern in the RIS Fellowships program, candidates will gain hands-on experience in the food industry and strengthen their job-related skills and competencies, including analytical thinking and creative problem-solving. They will be engaged in learning-by-doing activities at their host company, which may include internal projects or day-to-day tasks.

 

In terms of financial support, RIS Fellowships interns will be provided with a scholarship of 850-1500 € per month, depending on the mode of the program.

 

 

APPLY TO THE RIS FELLOWSHIPS :

      (MSc students/graduates) 

We are seeking a highly qualified and motivated candidate from one of the EIT RIS countries or regions to join our team as an MSc (RIS Fellowships) [1] student or graduate.

 

The ideal candidate for the RIS Fellowship should meet the following criteria:

  • Being a MSc student or graduate
  • Passion for the agri-food sector
  • Proactive and passionate about extracurricular activities
  • Willing to gain new experience, develop competencies and motivated
  • Strong analytical skills, open-minded, goal-oriented, and a team player
  • Fluent in English and able to work in an international environment
  • Available for a minimum of 3 months from July to December 2023
  • Awareness of cross-country mobility allowances and health insurance

 

[1] For more information on the EIT RIS countries, please refer to the provided link.

RIS Fellowships candidates will benefit from professional recruitment process with corporate background as well as online recruitment workshop with HR advisors, which stimulate analytical skills and creative problem solving. Fellows will supplement traditional higher education curricula, offering competences development as well as developing entrepreneurial talents who will act as role models upon return to their home countries.

 

Additional benefits

Precise matching of candidates to internship areas.

 


Hands-on experience solving real cases within the organisation.

 


Development of competences in creative problem solving and critical thinking.

 


Financial support of up to 1,500€ gross grant/month.

 


Mentorship from high-profile experts in their field.

 


Opportunities to improve CV and gain networking.

 


Cultural enrichment through exposure to different countries and cultures.

 


Increased international exposure for students and researchers from EIT RIS regions.

 


Interns’ recruitment procedure

The selection of interns will be made through an open call, and will be based on transparent selection criteria. The RIS Fellowships internship program is a three-stage recruitment process.

The recruitment process for interns will involve the following steps:

STAGE 1

 

Online application

 

Candidates will be required to complete all sections of an online form and submit a 1-minute self-video.

STAGE 2

 

Online workshop

 

Candidates will participate in a 1-day online workshop on a date of their choice. They will be required to solve a group case-study and take paper/pencil tests.

STAGE 3

 

Online interview with host companies:

 

Candidates will be interviewed by the host companies representatives, which will be conducted online.

The selection of interns will be made through an open call, and will be based on transparent selection criteria. The RIS Fellowships internship program is a three-stage recruitment process.

1st STAGE: APPLY FILLING OUT ON-LINE FORM                     

The 1st step in the recruitment process for interns at EIT Food RIS Fellowships is to submit an application through our website. Interested candidates should visit

2nd STAGE: CHALLENGE YOURSELF DURING THE ONLINE WORKSHOPS

The 2nd stage of the selection process involves participating in one-day online workshops where candidates will work on group case studies and will be assessed by a professional HR team. The purpose of the workshops is to familiarise candidates with working in an international environment, provide an overview of the food industry and its challenges, and improve job-related skills. The list of available workshops will be available in May 2023 and the best participants will be shortlisted.

3rd STAGE: SHINE DURING ON-LINE INTERVIEW WITH HOST COMPANIES

The 3rd stage involves on-line interviews with host companies, based on the evaluations from the first and second stages. Candidates will be matched to internship areas and R&D projects identified by the host companies. Interviews will take place in early June 2023, and the top candidates will be selected for internships with the host companies.

Internships opportunities

Partners:

AGRICOLUS S.R.L.
Perugia, Italy

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  • Support in management of EIT projects;
  • Management of stakeholder relations (startups, corporates, researchers, universities, etc.);
  • Support in the organization of events, bootcamps and webinars.

Mode: hybrid

BGI – Building Global Investors
Lisboa, Portugal

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  • marketing and sales plan for rice, almond, olive oil and carbon farming
  • engage potential customers using CRM and Social Networks
  • some potential customer’s visits for presenting Agri MP platform

Mode: hybrid

 

CSIC – Consejo Superior de Investigaciones Científicas
Madrid, Spain

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MSc and graduate students will complete a training programme, achieving a competitive curriculum vitae that will help them in their professional future in or out the academia.

Mode: on-site, hybrid

Cyprus University of Technology
Limassol, Cyprus

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  • Microbial Biotechnology
  • Food/Drink
  • Fermentations (meat, sourdough, wine)
  • Soil microbiology and fertility
  • New food product development
  • Agrifood Science Communication
  • Cheese making technology
  • Food waste
  • Farm management and operations

Mode: on-site

DSM Food and Beverages
Delft, the Netherlands

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  • Hydrocolloid strain toolbox and optimization of bioprocess
  • Adaptive laboratory evolution, mutagenesis and selection, fermentation optimization for alpha-amylase enzyme
  • Filamentous fungal strain toolbox and strain optimization

 

Topic 1: bacterial genetics post-doc/MSc (Molecular biology) experienced in GM methods

 

Topic 2: bacterial genetics post-doc/MSc (Molecular biology) experienced in microbiology, bacterial physiology, small scale

fermentation (optionally) GM methods

 

Topic 3: filamentous fungal genetics post-doc/MSc (Molecular biology) experienced in GM methods and setting up GM-toolbox

 

Topic: interaction of probiotics with other yogurt ingredients in yogurts – basic skills in microbiology or microbial physiology

Mode: on-site;

Glucanova AB
Lund, Sweden

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1* Participation in clinical study evaluating the health effects of a whole grain cereal food product.

– To produce and analytically characterize the test study products, both in lab and industrial scale.

– Contribute with the study coordination.

2* Development of new food prototypes using a cereal/legume liquid base.

– Raw material/ingredient assessment, product formulation and shelf-life stability tests.

– Analytical characterization of the products.

– Planning and performing sensory evaluation tests.

– Assisting in pilot scale production trials.

Mode: on-site

Grupa Maspex Sp. Z o.o.
Wadowice, Poland

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  • To assist in innovative projects, cooperation with partners, science and R&D department, and applying for EU grants.
  • To research information about EU policy, funds and programs related to business operations of the company and its future sustainability and innovation strategy.
  • To perform market analysis and benchmarking of existing projects and innovation in various topics. To present gathered knowledge on topics related to sustainability such as circular economy, corporate social responsibility and innovation.

Mode: on-line, hybrid

Next Tuna GmbH
Frankfurt am Main, Germany

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Business intern

Internship 1: Biology, ideally fish husbandry background, interest in trials with fish (tuna)

  • Follow up on tuna feeding trials performed at the Bluefin tuna research station of the Spanish Oceanographic Institute in Murcia Spain
  • Daily follow up on trials Keep a trial diary for the three months trial length, recording appetite, mortality and other observations
  • Participate in start, intermediate and final fish sampling
  • Data recording from the trials
  • Organization of samples shipment to partner institutions
  • Data evaluation and report writing Eventually presentation of the results at an international conference.

Internship 2: Engineering background with focus on marine construction, steel manufacturing or electrics, interest in aquaculture

  • Co-planning the construction of the Next Tuna floating fish farm prototype
  • Follow up on construction and implementation with ship-yard partner
  • Documentation of the construction progress
  • Assistance during quality control and work supervision on site
  • Assistance during electrical, mechanical, and hydraulic testing
  • Assistance in the biological testing of prototype
  • Eventually presentation of project during international conference

Internship 3: legal, sociology, business or similar

  • Assist in media activity
  • Assist in general corporate and contracting matters
  • Fund raising etc.

Mode: on-site; online, hybrid

Institute of Animal Reproduction and Food Research of Polish Academy of Sciences, Department of Biodiversity Protection
Olsztyn, Poland

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The intern will be in close collaboration with the project leader and will be involved in the early tasks of organization and realization of the clinical trial with nutritional intervention:

  • participants recruitment
  • organization of clinical visits
  • collecting socio-demographic interviews/questionnaires
  • determination of anthropometric parameters of study participants
  • distribution of supplements during the nutritional intervention
  • securing the biological material prior to and after the nutritional intervention

 

The change / formation of the formation of reactive dicarbonyl compounds in bakery products. under the influence of various technological processes will be analyzed. The profile and the content of reactive dicarbonyl compounds, eg. GO and MGO, in model bakery products, in the crust, crumb, and whole slice will be done using HPLC. 2. The change / formation of volatile compounds in plant products obtained under the influence of various technological processes will be analyzed. Volatile organic compounds will be extracted into the stationary phase by microextraction technique and then separated and identified using gas chromatography coupled with mass spectrometry (SPME GC-MS).

 

  1. Training in molecular biology techniques – theoretical knowledge acquisition, hands-on training, self- planning of laboratory work, QC, results analysis/interpretation.
  2. Training in in vitro culture methods – theoretical knowledge acquisition, hands-on training, self- planning of laboratory work, QC, results analysis/interpretation.
  3. Training in bioinformatics with emphasis on R and Python programming languages –  theoretical knowledge acquisition, hands-on training in projects oriented towards exploratory data analysis, statistics, machine learning algorithms with real-world applications, and differential gene expression analysis.

 

Primary lymphocytes culture with stimulation of bacterial proteins.

– Preparing bacterial solutions

– Isolating bacterial proteins

– Preparing cell culture media, cell cultures

– Cells stimulation and monitoring response

 

Preparing samples from human intervention studies, transcriptomics epigenand epigenomics assays as well as their bioinformatic analysis.

Mode: on-site, online, hybrid

Shakeup Factory
Paris, France

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– Supporting the Program Director in planning and implementation of food and ag tech startup support programs, more specifically the EIT Food FAN and Seedbed.

– Development &  implementation: help craft the curriculum, coordinate intervening partners, plan in person meetings, build online community

– Support 1:1 coaching to startups (product, technical and business strategy) and follow ups

– Proof of concept preparation – structure approach, support with follow through

– Strengthening the network aspect of both programs: reinforcing and building Shakeup Factory’s relationships across Europe (facilities, corporates, research centers, investors etc.), facilitating synergies across hubs

– Help scout for startups

Modes: hybrid

University of Reading
Reading, United Kingdom

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Depending on the skills and expertise of the applicant, as well as the project(s) they will be involved, activities may include: Project design and implementation, data collection and statistical analysis, food/feed analysis, human nutrition modeling and experimentation, animal experiments (livestock), consumer behavior and acceptance surveys, diffusion of agri-food innovation, food policy development, scientific writing, presentations.

Modes: on-site

Aarhus University
Aarhus, Denmark

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Research activities within the field of extrusion of ingredients for plant-based food products -Lab/pilot scale extrusion tests

-Characterization of extruded samples: microstructure and functionality

-Data analysis

Mode: on-site

 

Agri Marketplace
Alcácer do Sal, Portugal

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  • Develop monitoring, verification and monitoring for carbon farming projects
  • Develop project for evaluation of baseline carbon footprint of different type of companies
  • Develop online marketing and social networks to promote project and customers acquisition

Mode: on-site

Alberts
Wijnegem, Belgium

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Digital Marketing (on-site) We are searching for a marketing student to assist us in promoting the Alberts brand across various social media channels. Our marketing strategy includes exploring unconventional formats, such as our podcast, and establishing a presence on TikTok. Proficiency in graphic design would be an advantageous skill.

Full-stack software engineer (on-site) As part of the software team, you will help us shake up the food industry. With your scalable skills, you will actively contribute to the growth of our business. How? By developing and implementing tools to maximize the rentability of our vending 2.0 machines. We also count on your skills and knowledge for the platform that integrates the end-users’ experience with the operational aspects of the vending business.

Data Management & communication (on-site or hybrid) you will have the responsibility of collaborating with multiple teams such as marketing, sales, operations, finance, and management to manage data and create visualizations that effectively communicate progress and challenges to stakeholders. This internship provides a unique opportunity to gain experience working across various departments of a startup and to be involved in multiple aspects μ of the business. Proficiency with databases is highly valued. We work with Grafana for visualizing and Google Sheets for data management. We will soon be adopting Odoo as our CRM, so we encourage you to explore this tool as well.

Mode: on-site, hybrid

BIOAZUL SL
Málaga, Spain

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Support on the preparation and implementation of R&D and Innovation projects

Mode: on-site

DIL German Institute of Food Technologies
Quakenbrück, Germany

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  • Support of agrifood startups
  • Organization of workshops and events (in English)
  • Screening of AgriFood Innovations
  • Active participation in the implementation of Mission 3 within the EIT Food Seedbed programme

Mode: on-site

EuroFIR AISBL
Brussels, Belgium

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-Marketing for the association: brand development, networking, direct marketing, public relations, online content

-Research support for projects: development of use case scenario, dissemination and communication of results, data handling and reporting, evaluation of impacts, contribution to online content

Mode: on-site, hybrid

Foodpairing Nv
Ghent, Belgium

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Sales & marketing internship:

  • You will assist our Sales & Marketing team with sales enablement processes. This includes the preparation and execution of sales meetings, as well as tasks needed for deal closures
  • You help out with the creation of marketing content, including research for content pieces, structure creation and conducting primary research if needed
  • You will support the Sales team by conducting extensive research on the market and on potential clients
  • You engage target accounts and generate pipeline/opportunities
  • You build an efficient lead-inflow for our industry services
  • If successful, you can also assist us with: ○ Focussed PR & press releases in B2B & professional media

○ Employer branding initiatives

○ Creative marketing initiatives to increase brand awareness within existing clients Flavor

 

Technologist internship:

  • Helping our clients to become successful by developing new products for them that will perform well in the market.
  • Responsible for executing the product development on core optimization and new line extensions
  • Responsible for concept generation and formulation interacting with the core data team to increase the knowledge in our knowledge graph
  • Supporting the lab team in analyzing food and beverages
  • Supporting logistics in shipment of products from around the world interact with the chef community to find out about new ingredients and dishes
  • Outline reports by translating output from the Foodpairing models to actionable insights
  • Manage projects respecting quality, efficiency and timelines
  • Prepare and present new concepts and data-driven insights

Mode: on-site, hybrid

IMDEA Food Institute
Madrid, Spain

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Research Focus of the group: “Study of miRNAs involved in the regulation of metabolic homeostasis and their implication in Diabetes and Obesity and, and Alzheimer´s Disease (AD)”. Scientific background: We have been studying the specific role of posttranscriptional regulation in the context of these main areas of research. Briefly, brain insulin resistance (IR) is one of the most characteristic metabolic dysfunctions that accompanies the aging process, and it represents a key common pathological feature contributing together to Diabetes and AD. In a recent publication we uncover the novel role of a posttranscriptional pair composed by the brain-enriched miR-7 and its host gene, in the regulation of IR through the modulation of key genes of the insulin signaling pathway, including the insulin receptor (INSR), insulin receptor substrate 2 (IRS-2), and insulin-degrading enzyme (IDE), as well as genes involved in the production of Aβ peptide implicated in the pathology of AD. (Fernández-de Frutos M, et al 2019.). We are currently working on defining the role of miR-7 in the regulation IDE and insulin signaling in vivo during the progression of AD. Focus of the work: Our efforts are now focused on decipher additional metabolic functions of several other miRNAs that interfere with as insulin resistance and cholesterol metabolism impairment and their regulation in a variety of tissues and their impact on human diseases. Duties: The student will be learning general molecular and cellular biology techniques and specific techniques related to the study microRNAs (miRNAs).

Mode: on-site

MAGFI,
Zurrieq, Malta

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MAGFI Ltd <Sustainability in Action> is a boutique consultancy firm dedicated to providing <MONEY and PEOPLE Solutions for your sustainable business>.

MAGFI focuses on servicing European (post-seed) start-up and scale-up companies operating within the broader sustainability field, in particular on technology innovators within the foodtech, biotech and cleantech sectors. We are looking for talents with a STEM background interested in the business/consultancy world, with ability or interest to collect, structure and analyze in a critical manner a diverse range of information (structured, semi- structured) such as scientific literature, patents and projects.

Specifically, the intern will support the MAGFI in: market analysis, industrial insights within relevant foodtech and biotech fields, including fermentation technology, bioprocess engineering, extraction/valorisation/formulation of nutraceuticals as well as, collecting, collating, analyzing and presenting insights derived from:

  • scientific literature analysis
  • patent databases analysis
  • funded project databases analysis
  • website and online news studies, as well as any other industrial intelligence tools and approaches relevant to achieve the said objectives.

Such actions will support MAGFI in delivering to its clients’ useful information and insights that shall prove valuable for the development of our clients’ sustainable technologies and positioning of the same within their respective high-tech markets.

Mode: online

Mimica Lab
London, United Kingdom

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Market research:

Research Fellowship

 Help run experiments and reach data-driven conclusions

– Communicate results to the team in a detailed manner in reports and presentations

– Special projects as assigned by the supervisor to further knowledge and development

– Analysing and interpreting data

– Exploring and researching iterations for the technology

– Collating existing research into literature reviews.

– Ability to work in fast-paced startup environment and manage multiple tasks simultaneously Marketing Communications Fellowship:

– Creative brainstorming of content ideas that will help tell the Mimica story

– Researching for and planning content that is relevant for our followers across our 4 social media channels

– Trimming videos into shareable soundbites and adding subtitles

– Planning ahead and scheduling posts

– Tracking analytics to inform how to make better performing content in future

– Engaging with followers and responding to comments and questions

– Keeping our media pack for journalists up to date

– Opportunity to write longer form content

Business Fellowship:

– Assisting with fundraising activities

– Assisting with sales and other commercial projects, including prospect outreach

– Desk and secondary market research

– Preparing or updating market reports and models

– Assisting with writing grant and other applications

– Keeping the team up to date with industry news – Excel proficiency

Mode: on-line; on-site; hybrid

NapiFeryn BioTech sp. z o.o.
Łódź, Poland

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  1. Getting acquainted with company’s activities, GLP and GMP rules
  2. Participating in the process of obtaining final product (plant proteins)
  3. Participating in the preparation of food formulations
  4. Conducting physicochemical and functional analyzes
  5. Creating and archiving research documentation

Mode: on-site

Puratos
Groot-Bijgaarden, Belgium

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  1. R&D department: with lab work
  2. Health and wellbeing department

Modes: on-site; hybrid;

CIAL (CSIC-UAM)
Food Science Research Institute-CSIC

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  • Food waste upcycling.
  • Food formulation.
  • Foods analysis (nutrition value and sensory quality).

Mode: on-site

Evolution Europe
Madrid, Spain

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Writing proposals for clients or business development.

Mode: hybrid

Aliga
Hjoerring, Denmark

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– Microalgae cultivation and optimization of cultivation conditions
– Optimization of micronutrients within our microalgae during cultivation.
– Optimization of drying conditions and product shelf-life.
– Microalgae characterization for food applications.
– Application optimization of our microalgae within food matrixes, mainly plant-based formulations.

Mode: onsite

Austrian Competence Center for Feed and Food Quality, Safety and Innovation
Tulln, Austria

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  • We have about 60 different projects at our company.

Mode: on-site

Timeline

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March 2023

ON-LINE APPLICATION

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Mid May 2023

ONLINE WORKSHOPS

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June 2023

INTERVIEWS WITH HOST COMPANIES

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July-December 2023

INTERNSHIPS

News

Attention all MSc students!

 

The EIT Food RIS Fellowships program has released the list of qualified applicants for the 2nd stage of the recruitment process in 2023. Out of the applied applicants, 152 Master of Students have met the project selection criteria and have moved on to the next phase of the recruitment process.

 

The 2nd stage will consist of an online game, an online 1-day workshop, and an Assessment Center session. All candidates were notified of the results from the 1st stage via email, and those who met the requirements were invited to participate in the 2nd stage of the recruitment process.

 

This is an excellent opportunity to showcase your potential and stand out. Build your professional path in the agri-food sector and be the perfect candidate to win a foreign internship in the food industry.
Check your mailbox and stay tuned for further updates. Congratulations to all qualified applicants.

Good luck, and have fun in the next stage of the recruitment process!

MSc students – SAVE DATES for the 2nd stage of recruitment!

 

As each year, we encourage you to save the dates for the second stage of recruitment to the RIS Fellowships program. The evaluation of the applications we received in 2023 is ongoing, and we are thrilled to have received so many applications from ambitious young people.

 

On May 8th, we will send out an email to inform you of the results of the first stage of recruitment. For those who get to the second stage, please save the following date and time in your calendar: May 12th from 3:00-5:00 pm CEST, where we will hold an online technical kick-off meeting to provide details about the Assessment Centre. Please note that this session will be recorded and made available for review – attendance is not mandatory.

 

The Assessment Centre, the second stage of recruitment, will take place online and will be a mandatory meeting lasting 2.5 hours. Please make sure to reserve one of the following dates and times in your calendar:

  • May 22rd from 1:00-3:30 pm CEST
  • May 25th from 1:00-3:30 pm CEST
  • May 30th from 1:00-3:30 pm CEST

Please wait for a separate email to select a specific date for the Assessment Centre.

Visit our website to stay updated!

Great news!

 

The deadline for the EIT Food RIS Fellowships project has been extended until April 16th! If you’ve been unsure about whether or not to apply, now is the perfect time to take advantage of this opportunity. To further assist you in the application process, we’re hosting a webinar on April 6th at 2 PM CEST. We encourage all applicants with questions to participate. Register for the program at www.eitfoodrisfellowships.eu, and you’ll receive a zoom link with an invitation to the webinar.

 

During the webinar, Martyna Czerniakowska – project coordinator – will be answering any questions you may have about the internship and providing assistance with the application form.

 

Good luck with your application, and we look forward to seeing you on April 6th!

Project team

University of Warsaw

The University of Warsaw, the largest and top-ranked university in Poland, Polish leader in implementing R&D projects, has scientific expertise in multiple fields: social and economic sciences, management sciences, mathematical and computer sciences, chemistry and biology as well as research strengthening the sustainability of the food system. www.uw.edu.pl »

 

Maspex

The Maspex Wadowice Group is one of the biggest food producers in Central and Eastern Europe, which operates on the food market for over 25 years. The company aims to be the leader in the food industry in the Central Europe in terms of both market share values and brand power. www.maspex.com »

Puratos

Puratos NV is a global leading manufacturer of ingredients for bakery, patisserie and chocolate. The vision of Puratos is built around taste and nutrition and a strong commitment to help to prepare the world for the next generation. This vision translates in products and solutions optimizing nutritional profiles of baked goods, bringing more grains and fruits in the diet, creating transparency in the supply chain, mobilizing new sources of raw material and reducing food waste. www.puratos.com »

NapiFeryn BioTech

NapiFeryn BioTech develops a proprietary innovative technology which enables recovery of food grade proteins from the residual side stream of rapeseed oil production. Our disruptive technology converts low-margin animal feed into premium quality food proteins, which – thanks to excellent nutritional value, undestroyed native structure and functional properties preserved in the process – can be used as valuable ingredients in food formulations. www.napiferyn.pl »

Agricolus

is  a  startup  that  develops  solutions  for  Smart   Farming.   The   mission   is   support   farms   in   simplifying   and   enhancing   the   work   on   field   by   using   innovative   technologies   of   data   collection   and  analysis.  The  core  of  the  company  is  a  cloud  platform  composed  of  several  applications:  forecast  models,   remote   sensing,   crop   scouting,   Decision   Support  Systems.  Agricolus  spreads  Agtech  culture  by promoting an Academy addressed to farmers and professionals. https://www.agricolus.com

Matis

Matis is an independent, governmentally owned, food and biotech R&D company headquartered in Iceland. We are active participants in many national and international R&D and innovation projects, including FP7 and Horizon2020 programmes, and have an ongoing fruitful global cooperation with many of the world largest food and ingredient companies, a large number of SMEs and entrepreneurs, as well as universities and institutes https://matisiceland.org/

 

IARFR

Institute of Animal Reproduction and Food Research, Polish Academy of Sciences (IARFR), is a leading R&I centre that brings together interdisciplinary research to design high quality food and fodder to optimize consumers and animals’ well-being. IARFR conducts basic and applied research in the areas of food in respect to processing and sensory perception, animal reproduction and aquaculture. http://pan.olsztyn.pl/

 

 

BioAzul

Bioazul is a water engineering and technology consultancy SME, very active in R&D&innovation projects. Bioazul develops eco-innovative and sustainable solutions for the treatment and sustainable reuse of water resources. Bioazul’s main aim is to integrate sustainability at an environmental, social and economic level, achieve energy efficiency and place our know-how at the service of the client to offer the most competitive solution in each context. Bioazul contributes to the achievement of the UN SDGs, focusing on guaranteeing clean water and sanitation for all and adopting measures to combat climate change. https://www.bioazul.com/

EIT Food
Project is supported by CLC North-East and CLC South
www.eitfood.eu »

 

Enjoy your internship!

      (MSc students/graduates) 

(Ph.D. students/post-docs)

Past editions

2018   |   2019   |   2020   |   2021   |   2022

 

The application deadline is 16th April 2023 (23:59 CET)

FAQ

In 2023, countries and regions eligible to take part in the RIS Fellowships are available HERE

During the recruitment process, we will look for passionate young people from higher education upon the return to their homes EIT RIS countries, which will spur a wave of entrepreneurial innovations and support the development of the local agri-food ecosystem.

EIT Food RIS Fellowships Activity Line is divided into two complementary programs:

RIS Fellowships is dedicated to MSc students, graduates and young entrepreneurs. Beneficiaries will have the opportunity to apply academic knowledge in practical contexts of work and develop a creative problem-solving competence at hosting organisations to spur a weave of entrepreneurial innovations in their home countries. Candidates will be able to gain hands-on experience in the food industry, strengthening their job-related skills and competencies, including analytical thinking and creative problem-solving. RIS Fellowships interns will be engaged in learning-by-doing activities at their host company – these could be internal projects or day-to-day tasks of each host partner.

RIS Fellowships interns will be provided with 800-1500 € scholarship/per month (depends on a mode).

RIS Talents is dedicated to doctoral students and young post-docs. Applicants will benefit from lessons learned in R&D works, and they will also be encouraged to engage in industrial collaboration or entrepreneurship during their internship. RIS Talents interns will have an opportunity to develop critical thinking competence by participating in innovation projects, R&D projects led by hosting organisations.

RIS Talents interns will be provided with an 950-2000 € scholarship/per month (depends on a mode).

We are looking for candidates who come from one of the EIT RIS countries or regions[1], who:

  • Is a student or graduate of MSc (RIS Fellowships); PhD student or post-doc (RIS Talents);
  • Has an interest in the agri-food sector;
  • Has a proactive attitude and be passionate about student extracurricular activities;
  • Is eager to gain new experience, willing to develop his/her competences and self-motivated;
  • Has analytical skills, is open-minded, goal-oriented and team player;
  • Is ready to work in an international environment and speaks English very well;
  • Is available min. 3 months from July until December 2023;
  • Is aware of having cross-country mobility allowances and health insurance.

[1] Detailed list of EIT RIS countries available available HERE.

All candidates will be evaluated, taking into account the following criteria related to the applicant’s attitude, skills, competences and features:

 Formal criteria

  • RIS Fellowships – Candidate is a student (min. completed Bachelor) or graduated of Master of Science (up to 2 years after graduation);
  • RIS Talents – Candidate, is Ph.D. student or post-doc (up to 2 years after graduation);
  • The candidate is able to work in the English language (min. B2 in CEFR level of English is required);
  • The candidate has filled out the on-line form;
  • The candidate added a 1-minute self-video (only videos with voice recorded are acceptable)
  • The candidate is available min. 3 months from July until December 2023;
  • The candidate is willing to work in the agri-food sector;

 

Expected skills and competences

  • Analytical thinking
  • Creativity in problem-solving
  • Active and transparent communication

Great potential for development

  • Proactive attitude (awards received in student competitions 2020-2023 or participation in student associations)
  • Motivation to take up learning-by-doing activities
  • Natural curiosity to learn
  • Challenge themselves and existing process
  • Experience as entrepreneurs (confirmed by references will be an asset).

RIS Fellowships Activity Line is looking for MSc students and graduates with different educational background, for example:

  • Marketing area, project management, data analysis, market research, sales, IT, programming or similar
  • Biology, chemical engineering, food science, food technology, process engineering, pharmaceutical technology or similar

RIS Fellowships candidates will benefit from a professional recruitment process with a corporate background as well as an on-line recruitment workshop with HR advisors, which stimulate analytical skills and creative problem-solving. Fellows will supplement traditional higher education curricula, offering competence development as well as developing entrepreneurial talents who will act as role models upon return to their home countries.

RIS Talents interns will strengthen the international networking of young academics with leading agri-food players, transfer advanced knowledge to EIT RIS countries, foster industrial orientation of academic research, and attract talents from other disciplines than the food science agri-food sector.

 

Benefits of the internship

 

  • Benefit from precise matching candidates to the internship areas
  • Gain hands-on experiences by solving real cases of the organisation
  • Develop your competencies: communication, creative problem solving and critical thinking
  • Get up to 1,500€ (Fellowships) – 2,000€ (Talents) gross grant/month
  • Get mentorship from a high-profile expert in their field
  • Improve your CV and gain networking
  • Enrich yourself knowing another country and experience a different culture

Benefit from greater international exposure of students and researchers

Read all the information about the project and contact us if you have any doubt: mczerniakowska@wz.uw.edu.pl

  • Choose one of two available application form, whether you are an MSc student/graduate RIS Fellowships or Ph.D. student/post-doc RIS Talents
  • Answer ALL the questions of the on-line application form.
  • Create and share a 1-minute self-video via a link to Wetransfer, Dropbox or YouTube, in which the candidates will introduce themselves and answer briefly the open question about their motivation, e.g. “Tell us why you are the most suitable person for an internship.
    NOTE: only videos with voice recording are acceptable.

      (MSc students/graduates) 

(Ph.D. students/post-docs)

  • Stage 1 – on-line self-application
  • Stage 2 – group on-line Assessment Center (only for candidates who met the selection criteria)
  • Stage 3 – individual on-line interviews (only with candidates chosen by Host Companies representatives)
  • Stage 1 – on-line self-application
  • Stage 2 – individual on-line interviews (only with candidates chosen by Host Companies representatives)

After approval by the host company and arranging the details of the internship (duration and internship mode), inform us about it by e-mail.

We will prepare a Consent Form for you, which is a document specifying all terms & conditions.

You will also be asked to issue the Tax Residency Certificate from your Tax Office.

Both documents you have to send by e-mail (scan) and a hard copy by post/courier.

During the internship, YOUR MENTOR will send us MONTHLY REPORTS as a confirmation that the internship goes according to a plan (Internship Agenda).

At the end of the internship, we will ask you and your Mentor to prepare an Internship Feedback as a document that will sum up all tasks and activities that you were responsible for. This is one fixed document that should be filled by Mentor and Fellow together.

Tax Residency Certificate (TRC) is a confirmation of the tax payer’s residency. This must be issued by the competent tax authorities of the associate’s country of your residence. Particularly, the tax certificate should state that the named natural or legal person is resident in said country for the purposes of The Double Taxation Convention that predicts preference conditions to pay withholding tax (lower withholding tax or exemption from this tax) by the taxpayer.

If you do not provide the certificate of residence, it shall be assumed that you failed to establish your residence in a way allowing the EIT Food Partner to apply the provisions of the relevant agreement on avoidance of double taxation or tax relieves. As a result, your remuneration, specified in the Intern Consent Form, is going to be deducted from the whole amount of the withholding tax that must be paid by the company. Submitting the certificate of tax residency to us may lead to the deduction of your remuneration only from a part of the withholding tax or avoidance of its deduction.

To sum up: If you provide us with a TRC, you will avoid double taxation. You will not pay any tax in Poland. We (our Partner CLC Nort-East Sp. z o.o., Poland) will transfer the full amount of your financial support to your bank account. After completing the internship, you will receive an IFT-1 document which is a “tax statement”, and you will settle tax only in your country.

Read more: https://ec.europa.eu/taxation_customs/national-tax-websites_en

The application deadline is 16th April 2023 (23:59 CET)

Yes, you will receive written feedback on your email after each stage of the recruitment process.

Information about shortlisted candidates who met the selection criteria and qualified for workshops will be placed on the project website www.eitfoodrisfellowships.eu. Each candidate will also receive information on provided e-mail.

The list of available on-line workshops will be available in April on our website. Candidates will take part in 1-day exciting on-line networking workshops where they will solve group case-study. They will also get a chance to strengthen their job-related skills, including analytical thinking and creative problem solving. Participation in the workshop is free of charge. All participants need to take care of:

  • good Internet connection
  • good camera resolution and speakers quality
  • a quiet and peaceful place to enable themselves and other participants focus on tasks

The list of best workshop participants who met the selection criteria will be placed on the project website. Not all workshop participants will be invited for an online interwiev with a host company. Only candidates who host companies will choose will be individually informed about on-line interviews on his/her email.

The on-line interviews with host companies will take place at the third stage of the recruitment process in May/June 2023 (PhD) and July 2023 (MSc). Candidates who met the selection criteria will be matched to the internship areas offered by host companies. Candidates will be individually invited via email for the on-line interview with particular host companies.

Each student selected during the recruitment process will receive financial support depending on the mode and length of his internship.

 EIT Food RIS Fellowships Activity Line offers 3 possible internship modes:

1) stationary

2) on-line

3) hybrid (stationary & on-line).

 Financial support will be provided:

  • In case of the stationary mode of internship – to cover travel and accommodation expenses;
  • In case of on-line internship – to customise the internship workplace at their homes using all that is needed to use electronic means of communication during remote work, i.e. quality computer equipment (like a computer, keyboard, mouse, headphones, speakers, etc. – adequate to the tasks during the internship, in-line with the safety and security regulations), to cover costs related to its installation, service, operation and maintenance, technical support and all necessary training to it, equipment insurance, improving or securing fast internet connection or all necessary software and applications or on-line services/subscriptions, financial support should enable the proper organisation of a workplace meeting the hygiene & ergonomics requirements (like an ergonomic chair, footrest, desk, workplace lighting, etc.)

Due to the fact that the costs in each mode are different, EIT Food RIS Fellowships Activity Line offers the following division of financial support.

 Fellowships (master/bachelor students):

  1. Stationary mode – 1500,00 EUR per month
  2. On-line – 800,00 EUR per month

Talents (doctoral students):

  1. Stationary mode – 2000,00 EUR per month
  2. On-line mode – 950,00 EUR per month

In hybrid mode, financial support would be given pro-rata according to the time spent on each form of an internship. We allow the possibility of changing the internship mode during the internship.

In this case, the costs will be calculated accordingly (part of the month in on-line mode, the rest in stationary mode). The financial support will be paid in monthly instalments after the host company representative will confirm that the internship goes according to plan. The financial support will be paid after each of the completed internship months. The financial support might be a subject of taxation depending on the legal requirements applying to the sides of the grant agreements. Worth to highlight is that the payment for the internship is made monthly in arrears.

The payment for the internship is made monthly in arrears. After you finish the first full month of internship your Mentor will inform us that you filled your obligations. After that it will take up to 30 days for the money to come on your account.

REMEMBER: IT IS UP TO 30 DAYS AFTER EACH FULL MONTH TO RECEIVE MONEY, BE PREPARED FINANCIALLY FOR THAT PERIOD

All workshop participants will receive a certificate of attendance.All interns will receive written testimonials/feedback. If necessary for external arrangements (leave of absence at the University), interns may receive a letter of intentions from the project’s team and hosting company.

For more information, read our EIT Food RIS Fellowships Activity Line GUIDE 2023

See also GDPR Intern clause

Contact person

Martyna Czerniakowska
Activity Line Leader
e-mail: mczerniakowska@wz.uw.edu.pl

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