Research Assistant - Energy Technologies Lifecycle

Introduction

The Clean Energy Lab is offering an internship for bachelor's, master's students, or recent graduates to join as a Research Assistant. This role involves conducting a lifecycle assessment (LCA) of renewable energy technologies such as solar panels and wind turbines, with a focus on how circular economy practices, such as recycling and reusing components, can reduce environmental impact. You will use an open-source LCA software (e.g., OpenLCA) to conduct this analysis, making it ideal for those interested in clean energy and sustainability.

Duties and Responsibilities

• Conduct a lifecycle assessment (LCA) of renewable energy technologies (solar panels, wind turbines).
• Analyse how circular economy practices, like recycling and reusing components, can reduce environmental impact.
• Identify and use an open-source LCA software (e.g., OpenLCA or SimaPro) for conducting the assessment.
• Collect and analyse data to evaluate resource use, emissions, and environmental savings.
• Prepare reports and presentations based on your findings.
• Collaborate on clean energy and circular economy projects in the lab.

Requirements

• Bachelor's, master's student, or recent graduate in a relevant field (Energy Engineering, Environmental Science, Sustainability).
• Interest in renewable energy technologies and circular economy practices.
• Experience or willingness to learn LCA methodologies and open-source software.
• Strong analytical, communication, and organisational skills.
• Familiarity with environmental impact assessment is a plus.

Skills and Knowledge You Gain

• Hands-on experience with lifecycle assessment of renewable energy technologies.
• Practical knowledge of circular economy practices in reducing environmental impact.
• Skills in data collection, analysis, and LCA reporting using open-source tools.
• Enhanced teamwork and communication skills in a research environment.
• Critical thinking for evaluating and presenting research findings on clean energy.

Benefits

• Experience Certificate
• Academic Credits for students
• Career Guidance, Support to Study Abraod

Remote

• Flexible schedule, virtual work environment