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untapping
the potential of reusing greywater from the perspective of microbiological safety

Type of project: MSc Thesis/internship
Starting date: September/October 2023
Duration: 6 – 12 months
Location: Wetsus Research Institute, Leeuwarden, the Netherlands

There are a few possibilities for allowances:
– The allowance for students is €200. The student can apply for ‘Wetsus Grant’ allowance (€200 extra; an internal committee decides if the allowance will be granted).
– Students can apply for Erasmus; (if the Erasmus grant is less than €400, the student can apply for the Wetsus Grant).
– Erasmus
*The Wetsus Grant allowance is not guaranteed and must be approved by the Grant Committee.

Project background

This project focuses on the potential of reusing greywater. In a pilot wastewater treatment plant, greywater is treated by aerobic biological processes combined with a nanofiltration unit. Once treated, the greywater undergoes a short storage period before being directed for various reuse purposes in households. However, one critical aspect that requires investigation is the microbial quality of the treated greywater, particularly after a certain duration of storage. In this internship/thesis project, you are expected to investigate the microbiological safety of the treated greywater with an experimental setup and explore the potential of greywater reuse.

Your responsibilities

  • Sampling from the wastewater treatment plant and running the experimental setup
  • Sample analysis, including chemical analysis, culturing, microscopes, and molecular techniques, identifying potential pathogens and contaminants
  • Data analysis and reporting

Our requirements

  • Background in microbiology/environmental engineering or related fields
  • Lab experience is required.
  • Good English communication skills, both writing and speaking
  • Preferably with driving license
  • Currently enrolled in Master’s studies

Application:

Upload a motivation letter and your CV to the form below. If you have further questions, please contact Shuoguang Yang through the message option below. Please apply for this position by filling in the application form below.

Application form: Untapping the potential of reusing wastewater from the perspective of microbiological safety

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