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 The research on the use of accelerated carbonation for stabilization of biomass ash granules
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 waste management are also welcome to apply.
Research topic description
Biomass ash can be used as a component material for soil improvers. This provides opportunities for large-scale recycling of biomass ash. However, this material cannot be directly applied to the soil without stabilization by carbonation, which also creates an opportunity for CO2 capture and storage. During the doctoral studies, research on the accelerated carbonation process will be carried out in order to optimize this process and obtain ash granules for soil improvers. Leaching tests will also be performed in order to evaluate the leaching and transfer of various minerals and phosphorus to plants.
The selected candidate will work on the PhD thesis under the supervision of prof. dr. Saulius Vasarevičius The successful applicant will have to attend scientific conferences, meetings and internships at other universities.
Requirements
• Required background: environmental engineering or chemical engineering
• Expected skills and knowledge: technological (to be a user of IT applications)
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 prof. dr. Saulius Vasarevičius, e-mail: saulius.vasarevicius@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.