Shape the Future of Food with Al
Join us in leveraging artificial intelligence to make smarter, healthier, and more sustainable food choices accessible to everyone. Your expertise can drive innovation at the intersection of technology and nutrition.
Are you ready to make a tangible impact on the world's most vital industry? At TrueFood 4Good, we're not just building software; we're cultivating a healthier, more transparent, and sustainable future for food. Join a passionate team where innovation meets purpose, and your work directly contributes to solving global challenges from farm to fork.
Open Positions
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Data, AI & App Innovation Intern (3 months, currently unpaid)
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​Marketing & Communications Intern (3 months, currently unpaid)
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Intelligent UX/UI Design Intern (3 months, currently unpaid)
How to Apply
Please send your resume to TrueFood4Good@gmail.com

Are you a highly motivated and innovative student passionate about the intersection of data, AI, and food technology? TrueFood 4Good is seeking a multi-talented Data & AI Innovation Intern to contribute to various exciting projects. This is a unique opportunity to apply your skills in data engineering, machine learning, and 3D application development to real-world challenges in food research and consumer engagement.
What You'll Do:
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Data Engineering on Food Grocery Space Data:
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Contribute to the development and optimization of data pipelines for ingesting, cleaning, transforming, and storing large-scale food grocery datasets (e.g., product information, nutritional facts, ingredient lists).
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Work with various data sources and formats to ensure data quality and consistency for analytical and research purposes.
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Support the integration of new and diverse food-related data into our existing databases.
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Interact with LLMs for Automating Epidemiological Data on Food Research:
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Experiment with Large Language Models (LLMs) to automate the extraction, summarization, and categorization of epidemiological data from scientific literature and reports related to food and health.
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Develop and refine prompting strategies and potentially fine-tune LLMs for specific tasks in food epidemiology, aiming to accelerate research insights.
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Assist in evaluating the accuracy and reliability of LLM-generated information for research applications.
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Building 3D Apps for Mobile Phones (Backend to Frontend):
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Participate in the design and development of 3D mobile application features, contributing to both backend logic and user-facing frontend experiences.
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Work with relevant 3D frameworks and libraries to create interactive and engaging visualizations of food data or related concepts.
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Collaborate on the full development cycle, from conceptualization to implementation and testing of mobile app components.
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Image Classification:
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Apply machine learning techniques, specifically image classification, to identify and categorize food items from images.
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Assist in collecting, annotating, and preparing image datasets for training and validation of classification models.
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Evaluate and refine image classification models to improve accuracy and robustness in food-related contexts.
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Who You Are:
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Currently pursuing a Bachelor's or Master's degree in Computer Science, Data Science, Software Engineering, Applied Mathematics, or a related technical field.
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Strong programming skills in Python
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Familiarity with machine learning concepts and libraries (e.g., scikit-learn, TensorFlow, PyTorch).
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Demonstrated interest or experience with Large Language Models (LLMs) and Natural Language Processing (NLP).
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Demonstrated interest or experience with App development.
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Excellent problem-solving abilities and a proactive approach to learning new technologies.
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Strong communication and collaboration skills.
Bonus Points If You Have:
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Some experience or strong interest in mobile application development (iOS/Android) and/or 3D graphics/game development frameworks (e.g., Unity, React-Three-Fiber, Flutter).
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Understanding of image processing or computer vision concepts.
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Experience with cloud platforms (AWS, GCP, Azure).
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Prior experience with mobile app development frameworks (e.g., React Native, Flutter, Swift/Kotlin).
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Experience with 3D modeling or rendering software.
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Knowledge of the food industry, nutrition, or public health.
What We Offer:
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A unique opportunity to contribute to cutting-edge research in food science and technology.
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Hands-on experience with diverse and impactful projects, from data engineering to AI and 3D application development.
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Mentorship from experienced researchers and engineers in a leading academic and research environment.
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Exposure to real-world datasets and complex challenges in the food grocery space.
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A collaborative and intellectually stimulating work environment in Brookline, MA.
Are you a dynamic and creative storyteller with a passion for health, technology, and engaging audiences? TrueFood 4Good is seeking a highly motivated Marketing & Communications Intern to play a key role in expanding our reach and impact. This is an exciting opportunity to leverage your skills in social media strategy and influencer outreach to communicate groundbreaking scientific research to a broad public.
What You'll Do:
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Social Media Strategy & Content Creation:
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Develop and implement engaging social media content calendars across platforms like X (formerly Twitter), LinkedIn, Instagram, and potentially TikTok, aligning with TrueFood 4Good's research findings and public health mission.
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Craft compelling short-form copy, captivating visuals (including infographics, short videos, and animated content), and interactive elements to simplify complex scientific information about food processing.
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Monitor social media trends, analyze performance metrics, and adapt strategies to maximize engagement, reach, and community growth.
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Respond to comments and messages, fostering a positive and informative online community around TrueFood 4Good.
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Food Influencer Outreach & Collaboration:
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Identify and research relevant food, nutrition, health, and lifestyle influencers who align with TrueFood 4Good's values and mission.
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Assist in developing and executing outreach strategies to build relationships with key influencers and explore potential collaborations.
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Support the creation of compelling briefs and materials for influencer partnerships, ensuring consistent messaging and effective content integration.
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Track and report on the effectiveness of influencer campaigns, identifying opportunities for future growth.
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Public Awareness & Education:
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Translate scientific research and data from TrueFood 4Goodinto accessible and impactful messages for diverse audiences, including consumers, media, and health professionals.
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Assist in drafting press releases, blog posts, and newsletter content to disseminate key findings and project updates.
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Contribute to the overall communications strategy, helping to position TrueFood 4Good as a leading voice in food transparency and public health.
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Marketing Support:
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Assist with website updates and content management to ensure timely and relevant information is available.
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Support general marketing activities as needed, including research, competitive analysis, and reporting.
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Who You Are:
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Currently pursuing a Bachelor's or Master's degree in Marketing, Communications, Public Relations, Digital Media, Public Health, or a related field.
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Proven experience managing social media accounts, with a strong understanding of different platform functionalities and best practices.
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Exceptional written and verbal communication skills, with the ability to distill complex scientific information into clear, concise, and engaging language.
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Creativity and a keen eye for visual storytelling; experience with graphic design tools (e.g., Canva, Adobe Creative Suite) is a plus.
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Familiarity with the influencer landscape and a strong interest in identifying and collaborating with content creators.
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Proactive, self-motivated, and able to manage multiple tasks in a fast-paced research environment.
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Passion for health, nutrition, and leveraging technology for public good.
Bonus Points If You Have:
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Experience with social media analytics tools.
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A portfolio demonstrating social media content creation or campaigns.
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Experience in a research or academic setting.
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Familiarity with SEO principles.
What We Offer:
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A unique opportunity to contribute to a high-impact research initiative that directly influences public health.
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Hands-on experience in developing and executing comprehensive marketing and communications strategies.
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Mentorship from experienced professionals in marketing, communications, and scientific research.
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Exposure to cutting-edge data science and AI applications in the food domain.
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A collaborative and intellectually stimulating work environment located in Brookline, MA.
Are you a visionary and empathetic designer passionate about pushing the boundaries of user experience, particularly at the exciting intersection of human-computer interaction and advanced artificial intelligence? TrueFood 4Good is seeking an exceptional Intelligent UX/UI Design Intern to help define and build the next generation of our AI-powered applications. This is a rare opportunity to apply state-of-the-art design principles to create truly adaptive, predictive, and proactive user interfaces that empower users to make healthier food choices in a uniquely intelligent way.
What We Mean by "Intelligent UX/UI Design":
In the context of TrueFood 4Good, "Intelligent UX/UI Design" goes beyond simply displaying AI outputs. It encompasses:
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Adaptive Interfaces: Designing systems that dynamically adapt content, recommendations, and even interface layouts based on individual user behavior, preferences, context (e.g., time of day, current diet goals), and real-time data from our AI models.
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Proactive Guidance: Creating experiences where the application anticipates user needs and offers timely, relevant information or suggestions before the user explicitly requests them, subtly guiding them towards healthier options or deeper insights.
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Explainable AI (XAI) Integration: Developing intuitive ways to communicate the rationale behind AI-generated recommendations (e.g., why a food received a certain "processing score," or why a particular alternative is suggested), building user trust and understanding without overwhelming them with technical details.
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Conversational Interfaces & Natural Interaction: Exploring and designing for natural language interactions (voice, text) where AI acts as an intelligent assistant, making information retrieval and complex queries seamless and conversational.
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Personalized & Context-Aware Experiences: Leveraging AI to offer truly personalized experiences that go beyond simple filters, taking into account a holistic view of the user's dietary patterns, health goals, and even potential allergies or sensitivities.
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Seamless Feedback Loops: Designing intuitive mechanisms for users to provide feedback on AI-generated content or recommendations, allowing our models to continuously learn and improve the user experience.
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Cognitive Load Optimization: Strategically designing interfaces to present AI-derived information in a way that minimizes cognitive load, making complex data easy to comprehend and act upon.
What You'll Do:
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Conceptualize & Design Intelligent Features: Lead the ideation and design of innovative features that leverage AI to provide adaptive, proactive, and personalized user experiences within our TrueFood application.
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Advanced User Research & AI-Driven Insights: Conduct sophisticated user research, potentially utilizing AI tools for deeper qualitative and quantitative analysis of user behavior and feedback, informing intelligent design decisions.
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High-Fidelity Prototyping & Interaction Design: Create interactive prototypes that demonstrate complex AI-driven workflows and microinteractions, pushing the boundaries of traditional UI design tools.
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Develop Explainable AI (XAI) Interfaces: Design intuitive visual and interactive elements that clearly communicate the reasoning behind AI recommendations and scores, fostering user trust and comprehension.
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Contribute to a Visionary Design System: Help evolve and document a forward-thinking design system that accommodates adaptive components and intelligent interaction patterns.
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Iterate & Optimize through Data: Work closely with data scientists and engineers to integrate user data and AI performance metrics into iterative design cycles, continuously refining the "intelligence" of the user experience.
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Stay Abreast of AI/UX Trends: Research and propose cutting-edge UX/UI patterns and technologies emerging in the AI product space to keep TrueFood 4Good at the forefront of intelligent design.
Who You Are:
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Currently pursuing a Bachelor's or Master's degree in UX/UI Design, Human-Computer Interaction (HCI), Interaction Design, or a closely related field, with a strong focus on emerging technologies.
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A portfolio demonstrating exceptional UI/UX design skills, with a particular emphasis on projects involving AI, adaptive interfaces, data visualization, or complex system design.
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Expert proficiency in modern design and prototyping tools (e.g., Figma, Sketch, Adobe XD) with a knack for creating highly interactive and animated prototypes.
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Deep understanding of user-centered design methodologies and a keen interest in behavioral psychology.
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Demonstrated understanding and passion for the application of AI/ML in product design, including familiarity with concepts like adaptive learning, personalization, and explainable AI.
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Excellent conceptualization skills and the ability to articulate complex design ideas through compelling visuals and clear explanations.
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Strong communication, collaboration, and presentation skills, capable of influencing design direction within an interdisciplinary team.
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A proactive, experimental, and visionary mindset, always seeking to push design boundaries and solve challenging problems.
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Genuine interest in health, nutrition, food science, and leveraging cutting-edge technology for public good.
Bonus Points If You Have:
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Experience with front-end development (HTML, CSS, JavaScript frameworks like React, or mobile frameworks like Flutter/SwiftUI/Jetpack Compose) to understand technical feasibility and implement advanced interactions.
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Familiarity with specific AI/ML design patterns and best practices (e.g., for conversational AI, recommendation engines).
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Experience in conducting advanced user research, including A/B testing and quantitative analysis of user behavior.
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Contributions to open-source design projects or relevant thought leadership.
What We Offer:
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An unparalleled opportunity to design for truly intelligent applications, working at the cutting edge of UX/UI and AI.
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Direct impact on public health by making complex food science intuitive and actionable for millions.
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Mentorship from leading researchers and designers in a world-class academic and medical institution.
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Exposure to real-world, large-scale data sets and challenging design problems.
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A collaborative, interdisciplinary, and intellectually stimulating work environment in Brookline, MA.
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Opportunity to publish or present on your design contributions if aligned with research goals.