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    12 Mai 2025 Master Thesis
    on the topic Optimising the nutritional bioavailability of lignocellulose-rich grass biomass as a sustainable substrate for black soldier fly larvae via pretreatment approaches
    In our team “Advanced Technologies” at DIL German Institute of Food Technologies we are looking for a Master student (m/w/x) for completion of a

    Master Thesis

    on the topic Optimising the nutritional bioavailability of lignocellulose-rich grass biomass as a sustainable substrate for black soldier fly larvae via pretreatment approaches

     

    The insect digestion of lignocellulosic organic materials is one of the main problems we want to solve. To make these materials more suitable as insect substrate, pre-treatment processes are needed. In order to maximise effectiveness and sustainability, our study investigates a variety of pre-treatment techniques, including mechanical, co-digestion, biological, thermal, chemical, and combinations thereof.

    More information can be found on www.dil-ev.de

    Application deadline is 15.06.2025.
    job starting date: from July 2025.

    Areas of responsibility
    • Develop and refine biological treatment processes for converting lignocellulosic biomass into BSFL feed.
    • Evaluate biomass degradation and treatment efficiency during feed conversion.
    • Research and compare pre-treatment methods to improve substrate suitability for BSFL.
    • Ensure accurate data collection and apply statistical analysis to support findings.
    • Methodological preparation for experiments
    • Analysis of the Research results
    • Preparing, recording, and delivering presentations to the team about the findings
    Your profile
    • Studying the fields of Agriculture, Entomology, Food Science & Technology, Environmental Sciences, Biology, Life Sciences or related disciplines
    • Applicants with a valid driver's license are preferred.
    • Insights into the physical properties of the substrate used for BSF rearing.
    • Insight into edible insect rearing
    • Previous laboratory experience is desired
    • Very good knowledge of English and German
    • Good communication and presentation skills
    • Enjoy working in the lab and insect farm
    • Pleasure and interest in new products and technologies, in particular working with insects
    • Critical thinking and independent working skills
    Contact person
    Are you interested?

    Applications should be sent by Enauk to bewerbung@dil-ev.de (in English or German) and should include:

     

    • Curriculum Vitae (CV)

    • Motivation letter describing your goals, skills, and previous experience

    • Study program and regulations

    • Full contact details of at least one reference person

    • All other relevant information (working experience, volunteering, additional courses, reference letters etc.)

     

    Incomplete applications


    DIL Deutsches Institut für Lebensmitteltechnik e. V.
    Prof.-von-Klitzing-Str. 7 · D - 49610 Quakenbrück
    Phone: +49 (0)54 31.183 - 0
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    24 Apr 2025 Master thesis / Proekt work
    as part of a research project on the topic: Occurrence and behavior of spore-forming bacteria in plant-based meat analogs
    To strengthen our team of the Biotechnology Department, we are looking for a student (m/f/d) to prepare

    Master thesis / Proekt work

    as part of a research project on the topic: Occurrence and behavior of spore-forming bacteria in plant-based meat analogs
    Areas of responsibility
    • Independent performance of tests in well-equipped modern microbiological laboratories, documentation and evaluation
    • Investigation of the germination and growth behavior of apathogenic and possibly pathogenic bacterial spores / spore-formers in meat substitute products
    • Investigation of the inactivation of spores during the extrusion of plant proteins
    • Support in the production of model products
    • Inoculation of products with spores and microbiological analyses
    Your profile
    • Master's degree in Microbiology or Biotechnology, Biosciences, Biology, Food Technology with advanced knowledge of Microbiology
    • Experience in handling microorganisms
    • Experience with bacterial spore formers and/or pathogens or experience in protection level 2 laboratories would be beneficial
    • Accurate and organized way of working as well as strong communication skills and team spirit
    Contact person
    Are you interested?

    Then we look forward to receiving your complete application documents and earliest possible starting date, preferably by e-mail.


    DIL Deutsches Institut für Lebensmitteltechnik e. V.
    Prof.-von-Klitzing-Str. 7 · D - 49610 Quakenbrück
    Phone: +49 (0)54 31.183 - 0
    Fax: +49 (0)54 31.183 - 114
    bewerbung@dil-ev.de
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