FEMtech Internship in Biotech Startup
New Path Bio unlocks the potential of precision fermentation by engineering microbial systems to produce valuable food ingredients without animals, plants, starch, or most agricultural inputs. Through synthetic biology and advanced bioprocessing technologies, we are redefining sustainable food production.
We are seeking a motivated and curious master’s student who is interested in microbial strain engineering and the development of innovative biotechnology production platforms. In this project, you will contribute to the development and optimization of microbial production strains for the efficient production of valuable proteins and other food ingredients.
The project focuses on applying strain engineering strategies to improve protein expression, production yields, and overall strain performance. Through experimental characterization and optimization of microbial production systems, you will help advance our fermentation-based production platform and contribute to the development of more efficient and sustainable bioprocesses.
The project will be funded by the FFG FEMtech initiative supporting female students in research, technology and innovation.
What you will learn
- Practical experience in microbial strain engineering and optimization of protein production systems
- Application of molecular biology and genetic engineering techniques
- Cultivation and characterization of microbial production strains in different laboratory- scale formats
- Experimental approaches to improve protein expression, production yields, and strain performance
- Experimental design, data analysis, and evaluation of microbial production processes
Requirements to apply
- Female student enrolled in a Master program (e.g. Biotechnology)
- Familiarity with aseptic techniques and microbial cultivation
- Basic knowledge of molecular biology and genetic engineering techniques
- Careful and structured way of working, strong attention to detail
- Ability to perform calculations for concentrations, dilutions, and experimental setups
- Good documentation and communication skills
- Completed most of the curriculum
If you are interested in this position, please send us your resume and motivation letter
- Duration: 6 months, 40 h/week (option to use the internship project as a master’s thesis)
- Salary: 1400/month (gross)
- Start: latest February 2027
- Location: Muthgasse 11
- Contact: Anna-Lena Schäfer ( anna-lena.schaefer(at)newpath.bio )