Freising: Internship Food Quality, Waste & Health Risks

We at the Fraunhofer Institute for Process Engineering and Packaging IVV, with locations in Freising and Dresden, are leaders in research and development across our business areas: food, packaging, product impact, processing machinery, as well as recycling and environment. In our day-to-day work, we face current industry challenges and advance the key themes of tomorrow, such as bioeconomy, circular economy, health and well-being, and safety and resilience.

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In the »Retention of Food Quality« department, we research and detect quality changes in food and develop innovative and rapid detection methods to prevent food waste and reduce health risks (e.g., from mycotoxins). We follow the "From Farm to Fork" strategy and consider the entire value chain all the way to the consumer.

What you will do

• Support in the (experimental) design and execution of experiments and feasibility studies 
• Development and validation of standard operating procedures 
• Analysis and visualization of experimental data 
• Operational support in exploring new research topics through detailed literature reviews 

What you bring to the table

This internship is particularly relevant for those studying chemistry, food technology, food chemistry, biology, biotechnology, or a similar field.

• A careful, analytical, and reliable working style 
• Team spirit and initiative 
• Creativity and openness towards new ideas, as well as enthusiasm for advanced analytical methods (e.g., multi-/hyperspectral imaging) 
• Preferably, knowledge of instrumental analysis (e.g., HPLC, GC-MS) and data processing

What you can expect

• Participation in innovative research projects and solving complex industrial questions 
• A high degree of personal freedom and openness for your ideas and suggestions, as well as flexible working hours 
• Point of contact to future professional fields and practical implementation of the knowledge gained during your studies 
• Collaborative work in a supportive team 

The weekly working time is 39 hours. This position is also available on a part-time basis. We value and promote the diversity of our employees' skills and therefore welcome all applications - regardless of age, gender, nationality, ethnic and social origin, religion, ideology, disability, sexual orientation and identity. Severely disabled persons are given preference in the event of equal suitability. Remuneration according to the federal government guidelines for intern salaries.

With its focus on developing key technologies that are vital for the future and enabling the commercial utilization of this work by business and industry, Fraunhofer plays a central role in the innovation process. As a pioneer and catalyst for groundbreaking developments and scientific excellence, Fraunhofer helps shape society now and in the future. 

Interested? Apply online now and send us your application documents (cover letter, curriculum vitae, course of study). 
We look forward to getting to know you!

If you have any questions about this position, please contact: 
M. Sc. Christoph Wurm 
Retention of Food Quality Department
Phone +49 8161 491-620

Fraunhofer Institute for Process Engineering and Packaging IVV

Requisition Number: 78688                Application Deadline: