PhDEnvironmental Engineering
| Study location | Lithuania, Vilnius, On Campus |
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| Academic field | Environmental science (ISCED 422) Environmental engineering (JACS H220) |
| Type | Doctoral, full-time |
| Nominal duration | 4 years (30 ECTS) |
| Study language | English |
| Awards | PhD (Research of methanogenesis of aquatic plant biomass in order to obtain an alternative source of energy-fuel biogas) |
| Course code | Environmental Engineering T004 |
| Tuition fee | €11,589 per year Part-time studies (6-year) 7 726,00 |
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| Application fee | €100 one-time |
| Entry qualification | Postgraduate diploma (or higher) The entry qualification documents are accepted in the following languages: English. Often you can get a suitable transcript from your school. If this is not the case, you will need official translations along with verified copies of the original. You must take verified copies of the entry qualification documents along with you when you finally go to the university. |
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| Language requirements | English International applicants to whom English is not a native language need to provide a proof of their English language proficiency. Exceptions are made only for applicants who have completed their previous studies fully in English. One of the following is accepted: |
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| Other requirements | At least 2 reference(s) should be provided. A relevant portfolio is required. Please upload your research proposal including the abstract, literature review, research objectives, research questions, methodology and bibliography. - Certified copies of the Master’s degree diploma and its supplement with grades or higher education equivalent to it; |
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Overview
PhD candidate position in Research of methanogenesis of aquatic plant biomass in order to obtain an alternative source of energy-fuel biogas
Open application for a doctoral candidate in Environmental Engineering
The doctoral candidate position is available in the environmental engineering faculty environmental protection and water engineering department. applicants interested in other research topics related to environmental chemistry, biotechnology, and biochemical engineering are also welcome to apply.
Research topic description
As the climate warms and water pollution increases, macroalgae have become an actual problem, as ecosystems are unable to break them down in natural ways. Research conducted by scientists has shown that macroalgae can be used for biogas production. The work envisages methanogenesis studies when macroalgae are mixed with different additives (nanoparticles). It can be assumed that such a substrate would improve the methanogenesis process in the bioreactor and increase the yield of biogas and methane. Multi-stage bioreactors developed by VilniusTech will be used for the research. During the research, it is planned to obtain the dependences of the quantitative and qualitative composition of biogas on the composition of the substrate, to perform physicochemical tests of the substrate, and to determine the microbiota in the anaerobically digested substrate. The research aims to propose a technological solution for the production of biogas by anaerobically digesting macroalgae with additives.
The selected candidate will work on the PhD thesis under the supervision of assoc. prof. dr. Alvydas Zagorskis. The successful applicant will have to attend scientific conferences, meetings and internships at other universities.
Requirements
• Required background: Candidates with a master’s degree (or equivalent) in environmental engineering, geology, environmental science or a related field.
• Expected skills and knowledge: technological (to be a user of IT applications and modelling programs).
It is a prerequisite that you can be present at and accessible to the institution daily.
For more information
Shortlisted candidates will be invited for an interview. The position may not be opened if no qualified candidate is found. Additional information regarding the post may be obtained from assoc. prof. dr. Alvydas Zagorskis, e-mail: alvydas.zagorskis@vilniustech.lt.
Programme structure
The PhD programme consists of:
· Independent research under supervision;
· Courses for PhD students (approximately 30 ECTS credits);
· Participation in research networks, including placements at other, primarily foreign, research institutions;
· Teaching or another form of knowledge dissemination, which is related to the PhD topic when possible;
· The completion of a PhD thesis.