Jobs

The Department Plant-based Foods (150d) is looking for a passionate and driven Research Associate / Doctoral Candidate who will be at the forefront of developing cutting-edge monitoring/imaging solutions for real-world food processing applications — bridging the gap between academic research and industry. You will further develop and apply such monitoring solutions in lab and pilot plant settings, gaining hands-on insight into food behavior under real processing conditionsThe position is expected to be filled as soon as possible

Your qualifications:

−M.Sc. degree (completed or soon to be completed) in engineering, material science (or a strong interest in the field), bioprocess engineering or related fields
−Knowledge in mechanical and material sciences as well as programming
−Interest in engineering and food solutions
−3D printing
−Scientific creativity, organisation skills, scientific integrity, eagerness and persistence to pursue a PhD, and a high ambition to learn new skills if required
−Ability to work in a team and networking skills
−Well versed in written and oral German and English.

We offer:

−Becoming an integral part of a dynamic project involved with Green Tech & Food industry
−Gaining expert knowledge in food engineering
−Receiving dedicated support to publish your findings in top-tier, peer-reviewed international journals
−Development of professional skills in the PhD graduate program of the University of Hohenheim
−Connecting with and learning from a broad ecosystem of academic and industry partners

Research this exciting topic with us in your PhD to make our food processing systems even better! Become part of our team, we look forward to welcoming you!

If equally qualified, severely disabled persons are given preference. As the university would like to increase its proportion of female academics, applications from women are particularly welcome.

Remuneration is in accordance with pay grade E13 TVL-L (50% of regular working hours with subsequent top-up). The position is intended for a PhD.

Please submit your application (Motivation letter, CV, transcript of records from bachelor and master programs, abstract of your master thesis and contact information of 2 references) as a single PDF file until April 30th, 2026.

Submission by email to plantbasedfoods@uni-hohenheim.de

The Plant-Based Foods Department at the Institute of Food Science and Biotechnology at the University of Hohenheim is looking for a doctoral candidate to start in May 2026 to establish high-throughput analytics for predicting the quality of bread wheat.

Our department has considerable experience and equipment in the field of plant-based raw materials, with a particular focus on cereal products. We have an extensive network in both science and application and look forward to working with you in this field of research.

Research work

The aim of the work is to investigate the fermentation stability of different flours. To this end, research partners will provide different varieties grown under variable conditions. In addition to comprehensive flour characterization, the establishment of high-throughput analytics will be a key focus of the work.The data collected will then be correlated with our partners within and outside the University of Hohenheim to predict the quality of bread wheat.

The following tasks are included:

- Establishment of high-throughput analysis for determining fermentation stability
- Characterization of dough formation and baking quality
- Expansion of baking quality description
- Characterization of starch properties and their effects on baking performance
- Project management
- Publication of findings in scientific journals and conferences
- Transfer of knowledge into teaching

Research this exciting topic with us in your PhD to make our food processing systems even better! Become part of our team, we look forward to welcoming you!

Requirements

- Completed master's degree in food technology, food chemistry, bioprocess engineering, or a comparable field
- Knowledge of scientific work
- Very good written and spoken German and English skills
- Creativity, enthusiasm, and team spirit

If equally qualified, severely disabled persons are given preference. As the university would like to increase its proportion of female academics, applications from women are particularly welcome.

Remuneration is in accordance with pay grade E13 TVL-L (50% of regular working hours with subsequent top-up). The position is intended for a PhD.

Please submit your application (Motivation letter, CV, transcript records from bachelor and master programs, abstract of your master thesis and contact information of 2 references) as a single PDF file until March 22nd, 2026 per email to plantbasedfoods@uni-hohenheim.de. The contact person is Prof. Dr. Mario Jekle.