Name of the company : Food4Sustainability

Type of organisation : Non-for-profit association

Field of activity : Horticulture

Location : Idanha-a-Nova, Portugal

What are the main commitments of your company?

Test and implement novel approaches to food production systems that can massively impact several value chains in terms of CO2 Mitigation, null use of chemicals, sustainable of intensification (optimisation of land use), water preservation and environment impact and efficiency in the whole value chain in the food industry.

Short Description of the company / lighthouse farm :

Food4Sustainability CoLAB is a non-for-profit association dedicated to innovation in sustainable food production.

Its concept and circular production systems approach was developed through a collaborative process with relevant national and international stakeholders and experts as part of Building Global Innovators (BGI) collaboration with the Idanha-a-Nova (Portugal) municipality and involved various partners from the EIT Digital, Climate KIC and EIT Food networks.

Any accomodation offered :

Not mentioned

Internship description (the tasks, responsibilities, benefits) :

Preferred Profile :

Experience in research projects

High motivation to work in a team and good interpersonal communication skills

Autonomy, initiative, and good time and priority management

Good oral and written communication in English and, preferably, in Portuguese

Tasks :

Support in the execution of Food4Sustainability projects and programs

Preparation of educational and pedagogical materials

Preparation of reports and other materials to disseminate and promote results

Job Details :

Duration of the internship :

6 months

Period :

2025

Application deadline :

15th May 2025

Salary :

Will be determined based on the candidate profile

Weekly Workin hours :

40 hours

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