Kompetenzzentrum Wasser Berlin (KWB) is a non-profit company for applied research and innovation founded in 2001 with over 35 employees. We develop research projects by crosslinking future topics like digitalization, resource efficiency, smart city and climate resilience with the traditional fields of the urban water cycle (https://www.kompetenz-wasser.de/en). In addition, KWB promotes the active transfer of knowledge to experts, municipal stakeholders, research partners, as well as to the interested public through public relations and the organization of events.
Internship, Bachelor Thesis: Measurement and evaluation of nitrous oxide emissions and sulphur balance at the Schönerlinde wastewater treatment plant
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On behalf of Berliner Wasserbetriebe, we are carrying out measurement campaigns at the Schönerlinde wastewater treatment plant as part of the ABLUFT and LASSO projects to determine nitrous oxide emissions and investigate sulphur conversion in the aeration tanks. As a strong greenhouse gas, nitrous oxide is relevant for the climate balance, while occupational health and safety is the main focus for sulphur. Your task is to carry out the practical work during the measurement campaigns at the sewage treatment plant, to research the basics of nitrous oxide formation and sulphur conversion and thus create the basis for a dynamic process model (ASM). You will be actively supported by our KWB research team.
Tasks:
· Taking grab samples on site and operation of automatic samplers
· On site wastewater measurements
· Communication with laboratory and partners
Your areas of knowleadge:
· You are studying environmental technology, environmental engineering, process engineering or similar.
· Interest in applied research and practical work in the water sector
· Interest in process modelling with common software (Simba#, Sumo or similar)
· Driving licence class B
· Ability to work independently with reliable time management
· Communication skills in German (B2)
Benefits:
· Socially meaningful tasks
· Diverse subject areas and interdisciplinary approaches
· Excellent working atmosphere
· Relaxed communication with superiors
· Fast and efficient communication thanks to small teams
It may also possible to complete the Bachelor's thesis in combination with an internship.