Nutrient Profiling System Development Intern

Join us in reshaping how food is measured for health! Edacious is developing a cutting-edge Nutrient Profiling System to evaluate the nutritional quality of foods based on a comprehensive suite of attributes — expanding upon current models to evaluate healthfulness with a focus on nutrient density.

We are seeking an Intern to support our research and development team in refining and applying our nutrient profiling algorithm. This work sits at the intersection of nutrition science, data analytics, and public health communication.

The Edacious Nutrient Profiling System (E.NPS) is designed to:

1) Quantify nutritional quality using advanced measurements, including micronutrients, specific fatty acids, protein quality, phytochemicals, and bioavailability.

2) Differentiate between similar foods based on nutrient richness—especially where agricultural practices, genetics, or variety impact nutrient composition.

3) Expand upon systems like Food Compass and Nutrient Rich Food Index by incorporating more nuanced attributes and enhancing differentiation among unprocessed whole foods.

We are building and testing the E.NPS algorithm across multiple domains and attributes, with plans for validation using existing databases and custom datasets.

Key Responsibilities

Preferred Qualifications

Duration: 3-5 months, possibility of extension

Location: Remote

Hours: Flexible

Additional Information

If you’re passionate about nutrition data and want to apply your skills to help create more meaningful tools for farmers, eaters, and policymakers, we’d love to hear from you.