Are you an enthusiastic ecologist or environmental engineer with a strong affinity for aquatic biodiversity and renewable energy? Do you want to work within a multidisciplinary European project? Then this job might be interesting for you!
As part of the European SuRE (Sustainable, Reliable and Efficient Floating PV power plants) consortium, Deltares perfoms research on the effects of floating solar panels on aquatic ecosystems in Europe. The overall SuRE objective is to increase competitiveness of floating solar power plants compared to fossil fuels and land-consuming renewable technologies by enabling sustainable design and reducing costs. But to do that we need to research the effects. And that is where you come in!
As PhD candidate you will focus on the ecological impact of floating solar on the aquatic food web in freshwater systems.
For your research you will:
Your work will contribute to a European guideline which proposes adjustments for development and implementation of floating solar with a minimally negative and/or maximally positive ecological impact. You will be able to become an expert on the ecological impact modelling and find yourself in the middle of a strong international network working on renewable energy.
The candidate we are looking for:
Deltares offers:
Supervision
To achieve this, you work closely with your supervisors from Deltares (ao Dr S. de Rijk and Dr T. Troost) and your university promotor prof Dr L. Senerpont Domis from Twente University (TUT). You will be employed by Deltares and based at Deltares in Utrecht.
About SuRE project
The transition to a climate-neutral society powered by renewable energy systems is one of the great challenges currently facing Europe and the world. Floating solar is renewable energy solution that offers the potential for largescale rollout. However, the technical and financial feasibility in combination with the ecological impacts still has to be shown. The H2020 Innovation Action project ‘SuRE’ aims to address these challenges.
The SuRE consortium consists of leading knowledge institutes in the field of solar energy and three leading European technology providers. SuRE strengthens Deltares’ already leading position as knowledge hub and partner within sustainable deployment of floating solar. Besides the ecological impact, the consortium will assess circularity and life cycle analyses of floating solar as part of a sustainable design.
Interested?
Are you interested in using your expertise to enable a transition to renewable energy that safeguards the marine environment? And do you fit the qualifications? Apply directly by uploading your CV and motivation letter/video. Deadline May 1st
First round of Interviews will be held on May 14 and 16.
More information you can contact Brian de Bruin (Recruiter) /+31615267686).
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