Internship | Breakfast satiety pilot experiment

At TNO, we aim to improve human health. This internship contributes to the development of an at home do it yourself satiety test. At the moment we have a set-up running, however we would like to test alternatives. Your work will be to set up a pilot test with different types of breakfast to investigated which format would be the most suitable for our studies. Ultimately this will help to classify different satiety phenotypes.

You will set up a pilot experiment with different types of breakfast to validate which approach is the most suitable for application in remote trial design. The aim is to evaluate different types of breakfast for their satiety and satiation component but also their pleasantness to consume and ease to prepare yourself at home.

Key deliverables:
Protocol for a pilot experiment: Develop a robust protocol to assess the satiety component of breakfast consumption.
Pilot study: Execute the pilot study within a small diverse study population.
Data-Driven Recommendations: Write data driven recommendations on the outcomes of the pilot study.

You will design and refine the current breakfast satiety protocol. You will run a pilot trial investigating the appropriateness of the protocol, add alternative breakfasts (in type and energy content) and report the outcomes. You will work within a multidisciplinary team of nutritionists, bioinformaticians, microbiologists, and data scientists, collaborating to advance TNO’s nutrition research through innovation, knowledge-sharing, and practical application.

We are looking for a motivated and curious student with strong analytical skills and a passion for human studies. You are a team player, proactive, and eager to learn.

Hard skills:

• Master’s degree (in progress or just finished) in Nutritional Sciences, Health Science, Medicine, or related field.
• Strong organizational skills.
• Familiarity with clinical studies.
• Familiarity with data collection and analysis.

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.