Master’s / Bachelor’s Thesis in Food Biotechnology (m/f/d)

22.04.2026, Diplomarbeiten, Bachelor- und Masterarbeiten

Topic: Cultivation, Investigation, and Comparison of Different Mushroom Strains

Location: Campus Laboratory TUM FACIT
Start: Immediately / May 2026

Investigating different Hericium erinaceus strains is important because they vary significantly in texture, taste, protein-binding properties, and yield, directly affecting product quality and efficiency. By selectively cross-breeding different strains, new variants with optimized traits—such as higher yield, improved texture, or stronger functional binding—can be developed.

Your Tasks:
Cultivation of different Hericium erinaceus strains, Variation of growth conditions (temperature, humidity, light), Analysis of texture, Evaluation of water- and oil-holding capacity, Analysis of protein binding capacity, Conduct sensory tests

Your Profile:
• Interest in mushrooms, mushroom cultivation and genetics
• Independent and structured working style
• Initial laboratory experience is an advantage

Study Programs:
Biotechnology, Forestry, Food Technology, Agricultural Sciences, Bioeconomy, etc. (biotech focus)

About Us
We are a young, innovative food/biotechnology startup with our own laboratory located directly on campus. Our focus is on developing sustainable, mushroom-based foods and functional ingredients. We combine modern biotechnology with food innovation and circular production approaches:
https://www.newerafood.de/

What We Offer:
• Direct application of your research in real product development
• Work at the intersection of biotech, food, and sustainability
• High level of responsibility and creative freedom

Application
We look forward to your application. Please send the following via email to
sarah@newerafood.de
Short motivation letter, CV, desired start date & preferred topic

Kontakt: Sarah Schlingloff; sarah@newerafood.de; Prof. Dr. J. Philipp Benz; benz@hfm.tum.de

More Information

https://www.newerafood.de/