EPSRC DTP Internship: Exploring Gaseous Emissions in Applied Smouldering Systems - Milton Keynes, United Kingdom - The Open University

Description

Please note this position will be employed via a temporary staff agency.

Location: Milton Keynes campus

Terms: 10 weeks full-time, 37 hours per week Monday to Friday. Proposed start dated 1 July 2024.

Closing Date: 7^th May 2024

The role

This project will explore a novel thermal waste treatment technology, applied smouldering. Applied smouldering has recently emerged as a sustainable means to treat challenging wastes, which are otherwise disposed of in hazardous landfills (e.g., contaminated soils). While engineers and scientists are making strides in developing this technology to solve environmental challenges, the gaseous emissions are poorly understood. Oftentimes, the emissions contain hazards that require treatment; however, beneficial compounds can be produced (e.g., H₂). Ultimately, this project targets this knowledge gap to improve the efficiency and sustainability of smouldering waste treatment.

The full summary of duties and person specification can be found within the Job Description.

If you would like further details about the role before making an application, then please email stem-research-student- quoting the reference number and job title.

How to apply

To apply for this role please email the following two documents to stem-research-student- by 5pm (BST) Tuesday 7^th May 2024.

• CV
• Cover letter including evidence that you have the essential skills and explaining why you want to carry out this project

Please make sure your surname and the job reference (at the top of this page) are included in the file names.

Please note: If you have not heard from us within 2 weeks of the application closing date, please assume that on this occasion you have not been selected for interview, however we thank you for your interest in The Open University and encourage you to apply for future positions.

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£12 per hour