Postgraduate Intern

2 weeks ago

North Sydney Council, Australia Tyre Stewardship Australia Full time $60,000 - $80,000 per year

Company Description

Tyre Stewardship Australia (TSA) is a leading not-for-profit organization focused on responsible tyre management across Australia. As the administrator of the Tyre Product Stewardship Scheme (TPSS), TSA collaborates with industry leaders to develop solutions for end-of-life tyres. TSA supports resource recovery, minimises social and environmental risks, accredits businesses involved in tyre management, and invests in research to find innovative uses for end-of-life tyres. The organisation is funded by a voluntary levy from tyre importers and auto brands committed to sustainable outcomes.

Research Project

The purpose of this project is to improve the tyre industry's understanding on the state/condition of tyres that are currently located in different disposal environments in Australia (e.g. stockpiles, landfill, burial). The proposed steps to do this are:

  • A review of the literature on different transformation, ageing and degradation pathways of tyres in each disposal scenario.
  • Assess empirical research on the potential degradation triggers (oxygen, water, ozone, microbes etc.) in these environmental compartments and their likely impact on different vulcanised rubber products (tyres of different sizes, conveyor belts etc.).
  • Evaluate the state of tyres and their likely degradation/ageing processes over short, medium and long timescales for each disposal pathway.
  • List the waste designation of tyres in different scenarios for each jurisdiction across Australia.
  • Assess the possible impacts tyre degradation will have on different recovery pathways.
  • Identify knowledge gaps and possible research to fill these gaps.

The project will involve an iterative and problem-solving approach, which will include assessing academic and grey literature, as well as possible interviews with industry experts.

Qualifications

If you're a postgraduate research student and meet some or all the below we want to hear from you. We strongly encourage women, indigenous and disadvantaged candidates to apply:

  • Relevant environmental science and/or chemistry knowledge
  • Written and verbal science communication skills
  • Adaptability to work in a fast-paced environment and work with non-scientists
  • Curiosity and problem-solving skills
  • Ability to review and summarise literature
  • The ability to work independently and with limited supervision

It is expected that the intern will primarily undertake this research project during regular business hours and maintain contact with their academic mentor throughout the internship either through face-to-face or phone meetings as appropriate.

The intern and their academic mentor will have the opportunity to negotiate the project's scope, milestones and timeline during the project planning stage.

Please note, applications are reviewed regularly and this internship may be filled prior to the advertised closing date if a suitable applicant is identified. Early submissions are encouraged.

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