Research Assistant - Carbon Capture and Storage (CCS)

Introduction

The Climate Action Lab is offering an internship for bachelor's, master's students, or recent graduates to join as a Research Assistant. This role focuses on investigating the current state, scalability, and effectiveness of carbon capture and storage (CCS) technologies through modelling and simulation. Using open-source simulation software (e.g., OpenFOAM, Aspen Plus), you will model the capture processes, transport, and storage of CO₂ to assess system efficiency and scalability. This position is ideal for individuals interested in climate mitigation technologies and process engineering.

Duties and Responsibilities

• Model and simulate CCS processes, including CO₂ capture, transport, and storage.
• Analyse system efficiency, scalability, and cost-effectiveness of CCS technologies.
• Use open-source simulation software (e.g., OpenFOAM, Aspen Plus) for process simulations.
• Evaluate different scenarios for large-scale deployment of CCS systems.
• Prepare reports and presentations summarising findings from simulations and analysis.
• Collaborate on projects related to climate technology and industrial-scale CO₂ reduction.

Requirements

• Bachelor's, master's student, or recent graduate in a relevant field (Chemical Engineering, Environmental Engineering, Process Engineering).
• Interest in carbon capture technologies and climate change mitigation.
• Experience or willingness to learn process simulation software (e.g., OpenFOAM, Aspen Plus).
• Strong analytical, communication, and organisational skills.
• Familiarity with carbon capture technologies and industrial processes is a plus.

Skills and Knowledge You Gain

• Hands-on experience in modelling and simulating CCS processes.
• In-depth knowledge of CO₂ capture, transport, and storage technologies.
• Skills in using simulation software for process engineering and system design.
• Enhanced communication and teamwork skills in a research environment.
• Critical thinking for evaluating and presenting process simulation results.

Benefits

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

Remote

• Flexible schedule, virtual work environment