Thesis (Bachelor/Master) in Insect Breeding

Here you make a difference The goal of »AquaInsect« is the development of a sustainable shrimp feed based on insect protein from the black soldier fly (Hermetia illucens) to replace conventional fishmeal in aquaculture. Regional residual materials from the food industry serve as substrate for insect breeding. Through their conversion into high-quality protein, resources are used efficiently and regional material cycles are closed. In addition, the high energy consumption in breeding these tropical insects is to be reduced through selective breeding measures to make protein production economically more attractive. Fields of work:

• Feed chemical analyses (Weende analysis)
• Further analyses (e.g., fatty acid and amino acid analytics)
• Insect breeding techniques
• Microbiological and, if applicable, molecular biological work
• Feed optimization

What you bring

• Studies in biology, biotechnology, agricultural or environmental sciences, or a related field
• Theoretical and/or practical knowledge in feed analytics and insect breeding is an advantage
• Independent working style as well as responsible documentation, evaluation, and presentation of research results
• Curiosity and willingness to familiarize yourself with new methods and questions

What we offer

• Room for independent and self-responsible work in a research environment
• Opportunity to participate in a varied, application-oriented research field
• Insights into the development of sustainable protein and feed alternatives
• Collegial cooperation and promotion of your own scientific expertise
• Modern and excellently equipped laboratories