24.04.2025
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
Are you interested?

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

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