Business Analyst Intern, Springer Nature Opening Doors Programme
Are you looking for an internship that provides hands-on experience in research publishing and the chance to make connections at one of the largest publishers of education and research content?
The Springer Nature Opening Doors internship Business Analyst is a paid opportunity in Dordrecht, The Netherlands for students and recent graduates to gain experience in research, education and science news publishing in our journals, books or magazines.
Many perspectives and lived experiences remain underrepresented in the publishing industry. This underrepresentation has historically affected a wide range of groups, including Black people, Indigenous people, and people of colour, first‑generation university students, people from socio‑economically disadvantaged backgrounds, LGBTQ+ communities, people from underrepresented social castes, religious minorities and people with disabilities or neurodivergent conditions.
We are looking for talented candidates from all backgrounds, with excellent skills in a range of fields, and we are committed to creating an inclusive internship, with a cohort that reflects a broad range of voices and experiences.
The successful applicant will spend up to six months within Publishing Performance & Intelligence, part of the Research Publishing division of Springer Nature. If selected for this internship, you will be:
- Supporting in building and improving existing Looker dashboards as per the business needs
- Involved in advanced analysis of one off what-if scenarios
- Supporting analysts in ad-hoc reporting needs
- Helping in optimizing current reporting workflows
What’s in it for you?
- Developing skills in cleaning datasets, root cause analysis, working with big data, interpreting operational and managerial metrics
- A paid internship in Dordrecht
- Hands-on experience at one of the largest academic publishing groups and the opportunity to learn from experienced publishing professionals
- Support from a buddy from one of Springer Nature’s employee networks
- Access to career development, training and events, including an overview of different business areas at Springer Nature and advice on the job application process
- The opportunity to work on projects related to inclusion and sustainability in the publishing industry.
About us:
Business Performance focuses on helping with tracking budgets, ensuring financial and operational alignment, and helping senior stakeholders present their performance to the upper management. Business Performance can also help with addressing performance data gaps, advise on risk reduction measures and support the director’s strategy with data driven approach.
About you:
- Currently enrolled in an undergraduate or graduate program for the duration of the internship
- Available to start in June 2026 for an internship of up to six months
- Strong interest in research publishing and AI
- Experience with SQL, Looker + Looker Explore
- Experience in Optimization / Automation of workflows
- Knowledge of statistics
- Python and API integration are a plus
How to apply: Application deadline Wednesday 18th of March 2026
Please send a CV and a short supporting statement in a cover letter (no more than 500 words) that explains what you will bring to this role.
The internship will start in June for a duration of maximum 6 months and is based in Dordrecht office on a hybrid working model.
If you have any access needs related to disability, neurodivergence or a chronic condition, please contact us at [email protected] so we can make all necessary accommodations.
If you're looking to kick-start your career in research publishing, apply today and you could be part of the next generation shaping our industry.
There are additional intern positions available across Springer Nature as part of this internship programme - find out more about other available opportunities.
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