Postgraduate Research: Mitigating and Sequestering of Co2 Emissions Through Biochar Production

1 week ago


Stellenbosch, South Africa Stellenbosch University Full time

Vacancy Details

Employer**:Process Engineering, Stellenbosch University**

**Location**: Department of Chemical Engineering, Stellenbosch University, Stellenbosch

**Degree level**:Contract **-** Full-time research-based Masters degree in Chemical Engineering

A number of technical process options for biochar production, together with its integration into high-temperature industrial processes, will be investigated through process simulations, financial modelling and assessment of greenhouse gas emissions. The technically and financially most viable approach to mitigating and sequestering CO2 emissions will thus be identified.

*Stellenbosch University reserves the right not to fill the position.

Pay: R13 333,00 - R15 000,00 per month

Application Deadline: 2025/04/21



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