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City:  Freising
Date:  Sep 16, 2026

Thesis - Sensory Analytics and Technologies (all genders)

The Fraunhofer-Gesellschaft (www.fraunhofer.com) is one of the world's leading organizations for application-oriented research. 74 institutes develop pioneering technologies for our economy and society – more precisely: 30 000 people from technology, science, administration and IT. They know: Anyone who comes to Fraunhofer wants to and can make a difference. For themselves, for us and for the markets of today and tomorrow.

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.

 

The Sensory Analytics and Technologies department focuses, among other things, on analytical and human sensory methods for characterizing and optimizing product properties, such as odor, taste, texture and haptics, as well as visual and acoustic appearance.

 

Be part of change

Our Sensory Analytics and Technologies department in Freising offers thesis projects with a possible duration of 3 to 6 months in the following areas:

 

  • Analytical investigation of odors and aromas, including off-odors
  • Development and validation of miniaturized gas measurement technology and sensor systems
  • Characterization of dynamic emission processes and aroma release
  • VOC analysis in the fields of food, non-food, and health
  • Human sensory studies of food, non-food, and cosmetic products
  • Multisensory perception processes and consumer behavior
  • Scientific substantiation of claims for cosmetic products
  • Development and application of machine learning and data analysis methods

 

What you contribute

  • Ongoing enrollment in food chemistry or food technology, chemistry, physics, engineering, molecular sciences, nutritional sciences, biology, or psychology
  • Careful and reliable working style
  • Ability to work in a team and show initiative
  • Creativity and analytical thinking skills
  • Enjoyment of summarizing and interpreting scientific publications
  • Good German and English language skills, at least B2 level
  • Complete and meaningful application documents, including CV, cover letter, and transcript of records and/or certificates

 

What we offer

  • Working on innovative research projects and the opportunity to apply the knowledge gained during your studies in practice
  • Close integration into the team, with room for your own ideas and responsibility for your own tasks
  • Flexible working arrangements to help you balance your studies and your job in the best possible way
  • The opportunity to write your practice-oriented thesis with us
  • Targeted and individual support from our supervisors

 

The weekly working time are subject to individual agreement. 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. Our tasks are diverse and adaptable – for applicants with disabilities, we work together to find solutions that best promote their abilities.

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. 

Ready for a change? Then apply now and make a difference! Once we have received your online application, you will receive an automatic confirmation of receipt. We will then get back to you as soon as possible and let you know what happens next.

 

If you have any questions about this position, please contact:

Dr. Jonathan Beauchamp
Head of Department, Sensory Analytics and Technologies
Phone +49 8161 491-214

Fraunhofer Institute for Process Engineering and Packaging IVV 

www.ivv.fraunhofer.de 

 

Requisition Number: 85381                Application Deadline:

 


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