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 (PhD candidate position in Biochar Use in PFAS Reduction in Environment) |
| 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 Biochar Use in PFAS Reduction in Environment
Open application for a doctoral candidate in Environmental Engineering
The doctoral candidate position is available in the faculty of the Environmental Engineering Department of Environmental Protection and Water Engineering/Institute of Environmental Protection. Applicants interested in other research topics related to chemical engineering, environmental geochemistry, biogeochemistry, and industrial ecology are also welcome to apply.
Research topic description
Per- and poly-fluoroalkyl substances (PFASs) have been widely used in industry and consumer products such as in coatings for textiles, paper products, cookware, firefighting foams, photographic imaging, construction, electronics, and aviation industries. PFASs are highly persistent, including their high resistance to biological degradation. Thus, if PFASs are not adequately used or treated, they may be emitted into the environment and accumulation in the environmental compartments (including soil and freshwater), posing a risk to human health. It was already evident that PFASs have been linked to many harmful health effects, including cancer, liver damage, and hormone disruption. Since February 2023, around 200 PFASs will be banned based on EU regulations. Due to PFASs’ unique properties, and high risk, even at environmental concentrations in the ppb or ppt level, it is necessary to have good control of PFASs. Reduction of PFASs using biochar, which is considered both a negative emission technology and carbon removal technology, would serve as a multifaced benefit for environmental protection.
The selected candidate will work on the PhD thesis under the supervision of Prof. Dr Edita Baltrėnaitė-Gedienė. The successful applicant will have to attend scientific conferences, meetings and internships at other universities.
Requirements
• Required background: BSc and MSc in environmental engineering/environmental science/biology.
• Expected skills and knowledge: laboratory work, fieldwork, modelling (would be an advantage)
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 Edita Baltrėnaitė-Gedienė, edita.baltrenaite-gediene@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.