Internship: Group Real Estate & Workplace - Data Science (Presence & Utilization Reporting)

Job Description:

Are you a data-driven problem solver eager to turn messy real-world data into actionable insights? Join the Group Real Estate & Workplace (GREW) team at dsm-firmenich for an internship where you'll apply your data science skills to redesign and automate global workplace presence and utilization reporting.
This is a hands-on, high-impact opportunity to combine data engineering, analytics, and process improvement in a real business context - helping shape how tens of thousands of employees around the world use space every day.
What You'll Do
As a Data Science intern, you will:
* Analyze and map existing data flows from Access Control Systems (ACS) to understand current sources, transformations, and reporting bottlenecks.
* Redesign and automate workflows for data cleaning, validation, and transformation (currently built in Alteryx, with potential to explore other technologies).
* Build robust, scalable data pipelines that enhance data quality and reporting reliability.
* Define error-checking logic and standardized data structures to enable consistent global reporting.
* Create clear technical documentation and present measurable improvement results to dsm-firmenich stakeholders.
Key Achievements
By the end of your internship, you will have:
* Re-engineered GREW's global presence and utilization reporting process, eliminating inefficiencies and improving data accuracy.
* Delivered an automated and scalable data workflow that strengthens decision-making across sites and business units.
* Produced a technical report and executive presentation showcasing your impact and results - a valuable addition to your data science portfolio.

What We Offer
* Hands-On Data Engineering Experience: Work directly on global automation and reporting pipelines used by real business stakeholders.
* Real Estate Analytics Exposure: Learn how data science supports workplace efficiency, sustainability, and portfolio optimization.
* Professional Growth: Strengthen skills in data quality, stakeholder communication, and translating analytics into business impact.
* Global Environment: Collaborate across teams in a diverse international company from our modern office in the heart of Maastricht, just steps from the train station.

What You Bring

* Field of Study: Data Science, Computer Science, Applied Mathematics, Engineering, or another quantitative discipline.
* Technical Interests: Data processing, analytics, and automation (experience with tools such as Alteryx, Python, Power BI, or SQL is a plus).
* Experience: Ideally some exposure to academic, extracurricular, or internship projects in data analytics or process improvement.

Skills: Analytical and detail-oriented mindset, curiosity for problem-solving, strong communication skills, and a proactive, collaborative attitude.
Eligibility criteria and conditions:
* Language requirements: Fluent in English, spoken and written
* Final Selection Day: 12.01.2026 in dsm-firmenich office in Maastricht
* Start of the internship: 02.02.2026
* Duration: 4-5 months
* Studies: currently enrolled at a Dutch university or applied science university (hogeschool). Your university will cosign the internship agreement
* Location: dsm-firmenich Maastricht office
* Compensation: Internship salary is EUR550 per month.
If you're ready to apply your data science skills to a real-world global challenge, apply now by submitting your CV in English until the 5th of Dec 2025