Internship and Thesis opportunities at IFF (Spring 2027)

Shape the future of food, health, and biotechnology.

Are you a Bachelor's or Master's student looking to apply your knowledge in a world-class research environment? Join IFF's Brabrand Innovation Center and gain hands-on experience working alongside leading scientists who are developing the next generation of food, feed, health, and bioscience solutions.

At IFF, science and innovation come together to create sustainable solutions that improve everyday life. As a global leader in flavors, fragrances, food ingredients, and health & biosciences, we empower our teams to solve some of today's most exciting challenges in nutrition, microbiome science, biotechnology, and ingredient development.

Located in Aarhus, Denmark, our Brabrand Innovation Center is one of IFF's three largest innovation hubs worldwide and home to more than 250 scientists and specialists. As an intern or thesis student, you'll become part of a collaborative, international environment where curiosity, creativity, and scientific excellence drive breakthrough innovations.

Whether your passion lies in fermentation, biotechnology, food science, microbiology, data science, or advanced biochemical research, this is your opportunity to contribute to meaningful projects while building valuable industry experience.

Your ideas matter. Your development matters. Your future starts here.

Where You'll Make a Difference

• Contribute to cutting-edge research projects across R&D and Applications
• Transform academic knowledge into real-world solutions
• Work with advanced technologies shaping the future of food and health
• Collaborate with experienced scientists and dedicated supervisors
• Support the development of innovative ingredients and technologies
• Gain insight into global innovation and commercialization processes
• Contribute to sustainable solutions with worldwide impact

Who We’re Looking For

• Current Bachelor’s or Master’s student in Bioscience, Biochemistry, Food Science, Biotechnology, Microbiology, or a related field
• Passion for food, feed, health, or ingredient innovation
• Curious mindset and eagerness to learn and develop
• Ability to work both independently and as part of a team
• Strong communication and organizational skills
• Previous laboratory experience is an advantage
• Motivation to take on a meaningful internship or thesis project

How You'll Stand Out

• Previous experience within one or more of the listed project areas
• Demonstrated interest in food science, biotechnology, or health-related research
• Strong analytical thinking and problem-solving capabilities
• Experience working with scientific methods, laboratory techniques, or data analysis

What You'll Gain

• Hands-on experience at one of IFF’s leading global innovation hubs
• Mentorship and collaboration with world-class scientists and experts
• Exposure to advanced research technologies and methodologies
• The opportunity to contribute to solutions that promote health, sustainability, and innovation
• Insight into a global organization at the forefront of food and bioscience development
• Valuable industry experience that strengthens your future career opportunities

Ready to join us? If you're excited about applying your knowledge in a real-world scientific environment, we'd love to hear from you.

Please submit:

• Your CV/Resume
• A short motivation letter describing your interests and why you'd like to complete your internship or thesis project with IFF
• The expected ECTS scope of your internship or thesis
• Your preferred internship period (e.g., Spring 2027 or Autumn 2027)

To help us match you with the right team, please indicate which of the listed scientific areas or application fields interests you the most. Applications will be reviewed on an ongoing basis and shared with relevant supervisors across the organization. If we identify a potential match, we'll invite you for further discussion.

Application deadline: 13 December 2026

Please note that internships are unpaid, and due to the large number of applications received, only candidates selected to continue in the process will be contacted individually.

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