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Master Thesis: »Influence of Hypoxia on Mesenchymal Stem Cells at 3D-Scale«

CompanyFraunhofer-Gesellschaft
LocationAachen
Work ModeOn Site
PostedApril 22, 2026
Internship Information
Core Responsibilities
The candidate will support the bioreactor cultivation of mesenchymal stem cells and perform quality analyses including fluorescence microscopy and flow cytometry. They will also contribute to a publicly financed research project focused on the automation and digitalization of cell and gene therapy production.
Internship Type
full time
Company Size
283
Visa Sponsorship
No
Language
English
Working Hours
40 hours
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About The Company
Fraunhofer IGD is the international leading institute for applied research in visual computing. Visual computing is image- and model-based information technology and includes computer graphics and computer vision, as well as virtual and augmented reality. In simple terms, the Fraunhofer researchers in Darmstadt, Rostock, and Kiel are turning information into images and extracting information from images. In cooperation with its partners, technical solutions and market-relevant products are created. Prototypes and integrated solutions are developed in accordance with customized requirements. In doing so, Fraunhofer IGD places users at the forefront, providing them with technical solutions to facilitate computer work and make it more efficient. Owing to its numerous innovations, Fraunhofer IGD raises man-machine interaction to a new level. Man is able to work in a more result-oriented and effective way by means of the computer and visual computing developments.
About the Role

At the Fraunhofer Institute for Production Technology IPT in Aachen, we are creating the production of the future with more than 450 employees – digital, sustainable and resilient. In the group »Laboratory automation«, we deal with the automation and digitalization of production processes for cell and gene therapies. 

 

Within the scope of your thesis, you will investigate the influence of hypoxia on the expansion of mesenchymal stem cells in a bioreactor.

 

The job requires regular attendance at our institute in Aachen.

 

Be part of change

  • Support in bioreactor cultivation of mesenchymal stem cells
  • Perform quality analyses such as (fluorescence) microscopy and flow cytometry
  • Contribute to a publicly financed research project

 

What you contribute

  • You are studying biotechnology, biology, medical engineering, medicine or a comparable subject
  • Initial experience with bioreactors is an advantage 
  • Ideally, you have initial experience in stem cell cultivation
  • Ability to work independently and enjoy working in a teamGood language skills in German and/or English

 

What we offer

  • Ideal conditions for practical experience alongside your studies
  • Professional supervision and collaboration in a dedicated team
  • A state-of-the-art machine park equipped with edge cloud systems and 5G infrastructure
  • Flexible working to combine study and job in the best possible way

 

We value and promote the diversity of our employees' skills and therefore welcome all applications – regardless of age, gender, nationality, ethnic and social origin, religion, ideology, disability, sexual orientation and identity. Severely disabled persons are given preference in the event of equal suitability. Our tasks are diverse and adaptable – for applicants with disabilities, we work together to find solutions that best promote their abilities. 

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. 

Ready for a change? Then apply now and make a difference! Once we have received your online application, you will receive an automatic confirmation of receipt. We will then get back to you as soon as possible and let you know what happens next.

 

For any further information on this position please contact:
Lena Felser M.Sc.
Research assistant department »Production metrology«
Phone: +49 241 8904-783

Fraunhofer Institute for Production Technology IPT 

www.ipt.fraunhofer.de 

 

Requisition Number: 84237                Application Deadline:

 

Key Skills
BiotechnologyBiologyMedical engineeringMedicineBioreactor cultivationFluorescence microscopyFlow cytometryStem cell cultivationLaboratory automationData analysisTeamwork
Categories
Science & ResearchEngineeringTechnologyManufacturingHealthcare
Benefits
Professional supervisionCollaboration in a dedicated teamState-of-the-art machine parkEdge cloud systems5G infrastructureFlexible working