Search
Log in
Type of project: BSc or MSc Thesis/internship
Starting date: September 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.
In the context of global warming, reducing greenhouse gas emissions has become one of the most important topics. Energy harnessing from wastewater formulates a promising strategy to decrease the consumption of fossil fuels and the emission of greenhouse gases. My research focuses on a wastewater heat recovery system. Wastewater will first be treated through aerobic biological processes combined with a nanofiltration unit. After the heat extraction, wastewater will be directed to households for different purposes of reuse. However, the microbial quality of the reclaimed wastewater, especially after a certain period of storage time, remains unknown. In this internship/thesis project, you are expected to investigate the microbiological safety of the reclaimed water in the system and explore the potential of wastewater reuse.
Your responsibilities:
– Sampling from the wastewater treatment plant and running the experimental setup
– Sample analysis with microscopy and molecular methods
– Data analysis and reporting
Our requirements:
– Background in microbiology/environmental engineering or related fields
– Lab experience is required. Lab experience in microbiology is a bonus
– Good English communication skills, both writing and speaking
– Preferably with driving license
– Currently enrolled in Bachelor’s or Master’s studies
Application:
Upload a motivation letter and your CV to the form below. If you have further questions, please contact Shuoguang Yang (shuoguang.yang@wetsus.nl). Please apply for this position by filling in the application form.
