Coock+ Rethink Energy For Food
Website Vives
University of Applied Sciences
About the Company :
Name of the company : VIVES
Type of organisation : University of Applied Sciences
Field of activity : Higher education & research institute
Location : Roeselare – Belgium
What are the main commitments of your company?
Within the field of Food Processing, there is a strong focus on valorizing waste streams from the agro and food industry by transforming by-products into valuable ingredients or incorporate them into new food applications. Additionally, the research group is dedicated to the development of innovative food products, incorporating alternative ingredients, sustainable processing techniques and improving nutritional profiles. Another key area of focus is advancing food quality control, with the integration of cutting-edge technologies such as sensor-based monitoring, AI-driven analysis, and non-destructive testing methods to ensure safety, consistency, and superior product quality.
Minimum education requirements : Preferred master, optionally bachelor (3th year)
Required languages spoken :
English or Dutch (optionally French)
Position summary :
Short Description of the company / lighthouse farm :
VIVES University of Applied Sciences, founded in 1995, is a leading Belgian institution offering practical, career-oriented programs across various disciplines. With strong industry ties, hands-on learning, and modern campuses, VIVES emphasizes real-world experience, internationalization, and research. It provides personalized support to ensure student success, and its graduates are well-prepared for their careers.
Any accomodation offered :
To be discussed during a meeting
Internship description (the tasks, responsibilities, benefits) :
Goal: elaboration of alternative, energy saving, production processes for bakery products (cookies, puff pastry, cake, bread, viennoiserie) and meal components (brussels sprouts, mashed potatoes, burgers).
Tasks: help to
- Process optimalisation using new innovative technologies (inline microwave, infrared, vacuum cooling)
- Product characterization: analysis like Aw, moisture content, colour, temperature profiles, crispness analysis, …
- Elaboration of analysis protocols
- Energy consumption calculations
Responsibilities:
- Able to work independently after necessary training
- Helping to draw up test designs and interpret results
- Work and take note accurately and systematically
Benefits:
- Gain experience in the approach to research
- Gain experience with innovative technologies and analysis
- Learning how to create analysis protocols
- Tailor-made applied research for and at the request of the food industry
- Supporting a passionate team of fellow researchers
Job Details :
Duration of the internship :
3-6 months
Period :
Academic year 2025-2026 (ideally starting in September/October 2025)
Application deadline :
25th of April
Salary :
Not mentioned
Weekly Workin hours :
38 hours
To which pillar of the project can the internship be associated ?
- Decarbonization & climate change adaptation
- Digitalization towards increased efficiency & productivity
- Resilient & sustainable food systems
- Business sustainability & resources valorization