Internship - Sensory Analytics and Technologies (all genders)

Aufgaben

• 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

Profil

• 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

Wir bieten

• 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

Rahmenbedingungen

• The weekly working time are subject to individual agreement.
• Remuneration according to the federal government guidelines for intern salaries.

Über Fraunhofer-Gesellschaft

Fraunhofer-Gesellschaft 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.

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.

Bewerbung

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