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Nous recrutons un(e) stagiaire en modélisation de la chaîne du froid alimentaire (en anglais)

The IIR has developed an innovative model to calculate CO2 emissions for each stage of the cold chain and for all countries in the world. The candidate will work on improving this model based on updated data and assumptions. 

Application deadline: February 28, 2025 

 

We are hiring  

 

An intern with engineering background at IIR head office for a minimum period of six months. 

 

Job summary  

 

According to IIR estimates, 12% of food produced globally in 2017 was lost due to an insufficient cold chain. A more extensive cold chain would limit the need to increase agricultural production to compensate for these losses and avoid the corresponding CO2 emissions.  

To tackle this issue, the IIR developed an innovative model to calculate CO2 emissions for each stage of the cold chain and for all countries in the world. The modelling of the CO2 of the cold chain first required estimate of the refrigeration equipment used in the cold chain.  

 

Findings based on this IIR model have been published in the following IIR publications:  

  • Sarr J., Dupont J. L., & Guilpart J. (2021). The carbon footprint of the cold chain, 7th Informatory Note on Refrigeration and Food. International Institute of Refrigeration. https://doi.org/10.18462/iir.INfood07.04.2021 
  • Sarr J., Toublanc C., Dupont J. L., Guilpart J. The sustainability of the food cold chain. Part 1- the carbon emission savings related to food losses reduction. Proceedings of the 26th IIR International Congress of Refrigeration: Paris, France, August 21-25, 2023.http://dx.doi.org/10.18462/iir.icr.2023.1172  
  • Sarr J., Toublanc C., Dupont J. L., Guilpart J. The sustainability of the food cold chain. Part 2- the carbon emission due to the use of refrigeration equipment. Proceedings of the 26th IIR International Congress of Refrigeration: Paris, France, August 21-25, 2023. http://dx.doi.org/10.18462/iir.icr.2023.1173   

 

The intern will join the Scientific and Technical Information Department (STID), whose activities include the coordination of IIR technical publication. 

 

Responsibilities and Duties   

 

  • Perform literature review and consult IIR experts to update modelling assumptions 
  • Implement revised modelling assumptions in the IIR cold chain model 
  • Co-author conference paper or technical brief to present updated findings 

  

Qualifications and Skills   

 

  • Advanced university degree in engineering or relevant scientific background. 
  • Scientific and technical knowledge in refrigeration, food science, or energy efficiency (preferred but not mandatory) 
  • Proficiency in MS Excel or other IT tool for modelling 
  • Languages: Fluent in English; proficiency in French would be an asset. 
  • Ability to draft a report or scientific communication (or ability to quickly learn)  
  • Ability to work independently, organisational skills and attention to detail.    
  • Ability to work in a dynamic team 

 

Working conditions   

 

  • Place of work: Institut International du Froid head office - 177 bd Malesherbes - 75017 Paris (metros Wagram, Pereire, Pont Cardinet, Villiers).    
  • Work hours: 35 hours/week, remote working is possible one day per week 
  • Paid internship  

 

Application process   

 

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