Internship | Web-mining and ai for a healthy and safe working environment

Do you want to contribute to a healthy, safe, productive and inspiring working environment for all Dutch people using cutting-edge technologies? Are you excited about applying web-mining, NLP, and Generative AI to real-world challenges? Join our committed team and help us shape innovative approaches to monitoring the quality of work and outcomes like worker health and wellbeing, productivity and innovation!

What will you do?
You will investigate modern methods of monitoring the quality of work and work-related outcomes like health, injuries, productivity and innovation of the Dutch working population through advanced web-mining techniques. Specifically, your tasks will involve extracting relevant data from various online sources including Google searches, social media platforms, and online media. You will utilize your knowledge of information retrieval, Natural Language Processing (NLP), and Generative AI to analyze and interpret the collected data. Depending on your exact start date, the specifics of your internship project will be further defined in consultation with your supervisors. Throughout your internship, you will collaborate closely with our experienced consultants, researchers, and project leaders.

What can you expect from us?
TNO is an independent research organization making significant contributions to society and the economy through research and innovation. Our 3000+ employees work with governments, SMEs, large corporations, service providers, and social organizations, providing impactful solutions, policy recommendations, and innovative products and processes.
Within the Work Health Technology (WHT) expertise group, we aim to enhance sustainable employability through system innovations, digital transformation, and inclusive work practices. We conduct research and develop interventions aimed at maintaining worker health, safety, vitality, and engagement. Our work covers occupational safety, physical and psychosocial wellbeing, preventive measures, skills development, and inclusion, with a strong emphasis on digital innovation and integrated health solutions.

What can TNO offer you?
Your internship at TNO is more than just an internship; it’s your opportunity to kick-start your career and significantly contribute to our groundbreaking innovations. We prioritize your personal and professional development, providing strong mentorship while allowing space for your own initiatives and ideas.
Of course, we also offer an appropriate internship allowance.
Join us and make a meaningful impact with advanced web-mining and AI technologies!

What do we ask of you?

• WO-master level with a background in Information Retrieval, Data Science, Computer Science, Artificial Intelligence, or related fields.
• Demonstrable interest in web-mining, NLP, Generative AI, and their practical application in health and workplace contexts.
• Proactive attitude: you show initiative, contribute ideas, and actively seek learning opportunities and professional growth.
• Social and communication skills (verbal and written) to effectively collaborate with professionals from diverse disciplinary backgrounds.
• Knowledge of programming in Python is a must. Knowledge of NLP frameworks and libraries (e.g., spaCy, NLTK, Hugging Face) is a significant advantage.

You want an internship opportunity on the precursor of your career; an internship gives you an opportunity to take a good look at your prospective future employer. TNO goes a step further. It’s not just looking that interests us; you and your knowledge are essential to our innovation. That’s why we attach a great deal of value to your personal and professional development. You will, of course, be properly supervised during your work placement and be given the scope for you to get the best out of yourself. Furthermore, we provide:

• A highly professional, innovative internship environment, within a team of top experts.
• A suitable internship allowance (615 euro for wo-, hbo- and mbo-students, for a full-time internship).
• Possibility of eight hours of free leave per internship month (for a full-time internship).
• A free membership of Jong TNO, where you can meet other TNO professionals and join several activities, such as sports activities, (work-related) courses or the yearly ski-trip.
• Use of a laptop.
• An allowance for travel expenses in case you don’t receive an OV-card.

At TNO, we innovate for a healthier, safer and more sustainable life. And for a strong economy. Since 1932, we have been making knowledge and technology available for the common good. We find each other in wonder and ingenuity. We are driven to push boundaries. There is all the space and support for your talent and ambition. You work with people who will challenge you: who inspire you and want to learn from you. Our state-of-the-art facilities are there to realize your vision. What you do at TNO matters: impact makes the difference. Because with every innovation you contribute to tomorrow’s world. Read more about TNO as an employer.

At TNO we encourage an inclusive work environment, where you can be yourself. Whatever your story and whatever unique qualities you bring to the table. It is by combining our unique strengths and perspectives that we are able to develop innovations that make a real difference in society. Want to know more? Read what steps we are taking in the area of diversity, equity and inclusion.

After the first CV selection, the application process will be conducted by the concerning department. TNO will provide a suitable internship agreement. If you have any questions about this vacancy, you can contact the contact person mentioned below.

Important to be aware of before applying:

• Before the start of the internship, the internship agreement from TNO needs to be signed. For students at a college or university based in the Netherlands, TNO uses the UNL-template (supplemented with a number of specific agreements from TNO). For students of foreign and MBO educational institutions, the TNO internship agreement applies. TNO does not sign any other internship agreements.
• Before the start of the internship, the educational institution will need to confirm in writing that:
  • 1) you are enrolled at the educational institution during the internship, and;
  • 2) the internship takes place as part of the programme of the study.
• The confirmation of educational institution takes place by signing the UNL template or forms prepared by TNO.
• Interns at TNO must be in possession of a Dutch residential address at the start of the internship. Performance of internship activities from abroad is not possible.