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. For more insights into our institute's work, visit our YouTube channel: YouTubeIVV
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
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.
What you can expect
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:
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