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Welcome to the working group Young Food Chemists (AG JLC)

We are a working group of the Food Chemical Society (LChG), a division of the German Chemical Society (GDCh). We represent food chemistry students and doctoral candidates at German universities, food chemists in their practical year as well as those starting their careers.

We aim to support the interests of young researchers, to encourage communication between universities and to make the profession of food chemists better known. Many companies are looking for employees who have precisely the skills of a food chemist, but are not aware that the degree program exists or do not know it well enough - we want to change that!

In order to achieve our goals, we are constantly expanding our established information network and try to encourage as many students as possible to actively participate in the AG JLC/LChG/GDCh. The regional groups meet once a month, while national meetings take place twice a year.

Inforeihe zum Praktischen Jahr (PJ) Eine Vortragsreihe der AG JLC

Wo kann ich überall das praktische Jahr (PJ) absolvieren? Welche Unterschiede gibt es zwischen den Bundesländern? Und warum sollte ich nachdem Studium überhaupt noch einen Titel dranhängen?

Viele Fragen und Mythen ranken sich um das Praktische Jahr der Lebensmittelchemie, welches im Anschluss an das 1. Staatsexamen, das Diplom oder den Masterabschluss durchgeführt werden kann.

In dieser Online-Vortragsreihe berichten euch jeweils drei Ausbildungsverantwortliche aus verschiedenen Bundesländern über Ihren Standort und stehen euch Rede und Antwort. Bisher sind folgende Termine geplant:

11.12.2024 (18:00) BY, RLP, ST Anmelden

22.01.2025 (18:00) BW, NI, TH Anmelden

Nach eurer Anmeldung schicken wir euch rechtzeitig den Zoom-Link zur gemeinsamen Veranstaltung. Bei Rückfragen oder weiteren Anfragen schreibt uns gerne unter pj@ag-jlc.de!

P.S. Hast du schon mal in den Leitfaden zum Praktischen Jahr geschaut? Die aktuellste Fassung gibt es immer im Download-Bereich.

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SALARY SURVEY IS IT A GOOD OFFER OR ARE YOU BEING RIPPED OFF?

What is the usual starting salary of a food chemist? And how much is it influenced by degree, sector or location? Many graduates face these questions at the beginning of their career. The customary salary surveys are often not helpful, as the qualifications you have after studying food chemistry are quite different from other chemistry study programmes. In order to solve this problem, we have already conducted two surveys ourselves with exceptionally large participation. After the first survey was conducted in 2014, we were able to present an updated and even more detailed data set in 2020, incorporating suggestions for improvement.

RESULTS OF THE AG JLC SALARY SURVEY FROM 2020/2021
POSTER OF THE AG JLC SALARY SURVEY FROM 2020/2021

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SALARY SURVEY IS IT A GOOD OFFER OR ARE YOU BEING RIPPED OFF?

What is the usual starting salary of a food chemist? And how much is it influenced by degree, sector or location? Many graduates face these questions at the beginning of their career. The customary salary surveys are often not helpful, as the qualifications you have after studying food chemistry are quite different from other chemistry study programmes. In order to solve this problem, we have already conducted two surveys ourselves with exceptionally large participation. After the first survey was conducted in 2014, we were able to present an updated and even more detailed data set in 2020, incorporating suggestions for improvement.

RESULTS OF THE AG JLC SALARY SURVEY FROM 2020/2021
POSTER OF THE AG JLC SALARY SURVEY FROM 2020/2021

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Studienleitfaden 2023 Lebensmittelchemie studieren - aber wo?

Das Studium der Lebensmittelchemie bietet eine abwechslungsreiche und vertiefte Ausbildung. Je nach Studienstandort unterscheiden sich Aufbau und Schwerpunkt jedoch, weshalb die Wahl der Universität nicht jedem leicht fällt.

Wir haben dieses Jahr wieder aktuell zusammengefasst, wo und wie Lebensmittelchemie studiert werden kann und dies anschaulich in einem Studienleitfaden zusammengefasst. Schau doch mal rein, und lies im Detail nach, wie das Studium an der Universität Deiner Wahl aussieht!

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FOOD CHEMISTRY YOU WANT TO STUDY FOOD CHEMISTRY?

Food chemists are experts when it comes to the ingredients, analysis and legal assessment of food, consumer goods and cosmetics. Food chemists work in similarly diverse fields as chemists.

FOR STUDENTS DON’T KNOW WHAT’S GOING ON? WE ARE HERE TO HELP!

As the study programme is regulated by the state Training Program and Examination Regulations of the individual federal states, there are some differences from one university to the next. Our study guide will tell you more!

AFTER GRADUATING PJ, PHD OR STARTING A CAREER

To help you to get off to a good start after graduating, we collected a few tips and some information for you. No matter whether you decide to start working directly or continue your studies with a PJ or PhD – we are here to help you!

PJ-Umfrage 2020 (German only)

ABOUT US THE LARGEST AND YOUNGEST WORKING GROUP OF LCHG

AG JLC is a voluntary working group which represents young food chemists and their interests in all educational and professional aspects and which offers them a possibility to network outside of their university.

Our organisation has been growing steadily since 1996 and has now around 250 members at 15 locations. No matter if you are studying, doing your PJ or your doctoral studies – anyone can join the Young Food Chemists. Even after starting your career, you can still stay a member for up to three years. You will get to know lots of new people outside your university and also gain access to our established information network.

To mark our 20th anniversary, we have published a chronic. Have a look!

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Recent events Past events, have a look!

AG JLC offers many interesting events, whether regionally or nationally. Excursions to local companies to give you an insight into the industry beyond your studies, information evenings on all stages of the training as well as on starting a career, but also meetings with working groups from other universities for networking and exchange.

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der AG Münster

Die Mensa am Ring ist die größte Mensa des Studierendenwerks in Münster. Täglich werden auf zwei Etagen tausende Essen ausgegeben. Nachdem die Studierenden verschiedener Semester jahrelang die Mensa am Ring besucht haben, konnten sie Mitte Juni einen Blick hinter die Kulissen der Mensa werfen.

Lange Nacht der Wissenschaften

Die AG JLC war am 5.7.2024 wieder Teil der Langen Nacht der Wissenschaften in Halle! Im Foyer unseres Chemie-Instituts konnten die Besucher:innen ihr Wissen über Lebensmittelzutaten in zwei Quiz und ihre sensorischen Fähigkeiten testen.

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