Student assistant / internship or Bachelor-thesis (m/f/d): "The effect of glucose in a mixotrophic culture of cyanobacteria Spirulina (Arthrospira platensis) and its effect on the quality of the commercially relevant pigments"

glucose in a mixotrophic culture of cyanobacteria Spirulina (Arthrospira platensis) and its effect on the quality of the commercially relevant pigments"

Background The project “MixoArthroPigment” aims for the mixotrophic cultivation of Spirulina ( Arthrospira platensis ) using glucose as a carbon source is an innovative proposed solution to produce low chlorophyll concentrated biomass that could be used in food industry as a high-protein supplement.

Tasks Laboratory and at farm validation trials involving Spirulina growth under specific physical and chemical parameters.

Requirements Students from the field of applied agriculture, biotechnology, microbiology, aquaculture or marine biology are specially invited to apply. The candidate should have some experience on lab work environment and with analytical methods and devices. Knowledge and experience with the handling of microalgae would definitely be preferred.

Further Information This position is limited to / students. You can apply for: Student assistant (HIWI) / Internship / BSc thesis.

The place of employment will be 27570 Bremerhaven

Start: as soon as possible

You are interested? Then please send us your application with Cover letter an CV (with all documents merged into one PDF file) by e-mail to: Ricardo Pereira ([email protected])

For further information please contact Ricardo Pereira ([email protected])