Almende frequently takes part in international R&D projects that run for multiple years. Typically, these projects have a long lead time between acquisition and project start, and involve different stakeholders and research topics. This leads to challenges when it comes to operationalising said projects. For this internship project, we are looking for candidates that want to maximize the impact of our R&D projects by creating a structured approach which eases the handover process between our business developers and researchers, and ensures the smooth operation of a project from start to finish.

This is a full-time paid internship. You’ll work in our office in Rotterdam. Remote working options are available and can be discussed with your supervisor.

We are looking for a self-starting intern with an affinity for both technical work and operational management. Ideally, you are in your 3rd or 4th year of your bachelor’s degree and are looking for a challenging real-world environment to put your development and organizational skills to the test. You have great communication skills and seek out information proactively, and are also capable of working out results independently while periodically verifying them with your supervisor. During this internship, you will be supervised by a senior researcher.

Responsibilities

During your internship, you will be responsible for the following tasks:

• Talking to our researchers and business developers to get a solid understanding of the different phases of an R&D project;
• Investigate the different reporting and administrative requirements during an R&D project, and come up with a good approach and tools to ensure they are met in an efficient and effective manner;
• Automate tasks common to all projects, such as creating project repositories, working directories, and documentation structures;
• Advise our research and business development teams on the adoption of the above tools, come up with effective ways of working, and present best practices distilled from our past project experiences.

Must-have requirements:

• Background in software engineering, ICT, or operational management with a link to the former two fields;
• Experience translating real-world scenarios into data structures;
• Knowledge in programming languages such as Javascript and/or Python;
• Enthusiasm and willingness to learn;
• Must be able to work in the Netherlands and have a good level of written and spoken English.

Nice-to-have requirements:

• Experience working with distributed version control system such as Git;
• Agile mindset and collaborative approach.