Research Internship

THIS INTERNSHIP OPPORTUNITY IS ONLY AVAILABLE TO GREEN SKILLS FOR JOBS AND ENTREPRENEURSHIP PARTICIPANTS

About the Research Internship

We have an opportunity for an intern to join CFPR’s team working on Transformative Technologies led by Dr Tavs Jorgensen. There are a number of projects underway, which include aspects of sustainable design and manufacturing.

We are looking for one Intern, but there is a choice of two projects that could be worked on, depending on their interest

Project 1 - Research into developing building components for net zero construction

This project is looking at the development of new methods of pressing out unfired clay and fibre bricks - a material also known as ‘Cob’. The aim of the project is to contribute to development of building components for net zero construction. The intern would be involved in the development of tools for the manufacturing process through the use of digital design fabrication (such as 3D printing), development of cob mixtures and assistance in the practical research experiments.

Project 2 - Research into developing new ways to use ceramics in water filtration

This project is investigating new ways to use ceramics in water filtration. This project builds on the work by ‘Potters for Peace’ to establish low-cost water cleaning methods for the developing world. The intern would assist in with practical experiments to design and make new generation ceramic water filtration systems to provide clean and safe drinking water as a part of UN sustainability goal number 6: ‘Clean Water and Sanitation’.

Qualifications/Skills/Experience required

Essential

Completion of Green Skills for Jobs and Entrepreneurship
ICT skills; Secondary (desk-based) research
Good organisational skills
Good interpersonal skills

Desirable

Design experience
Working with clay materials (ceramics)
Interest in thermal buildings/architecture
Interest in water filtration
Reducing waste and being energy efficient
Increase public awareness of how to enhance energy efficiency in the home.
Working with natural materials

Number of roles

Deadline for applications

9am Monday 10th October

Application process

Please email Joanna Montgomery, Research Manager for the Centre Fine Print Research at joanna2.montgomery@uwe.ac.uk with a couple of paragraphs about why you are interested in the Internship and any skills or experience that may be beneficial.

THIS RESEARCH INTERNSHIP OPPORTUNITY IS ONLY AVAILABLE TO GREEN SKILLS FOR JOBS AND ENTREPRENEURSHIP PARTICIPANTS

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