Real-time monitoring method for disinfection of conventional drinking water treatment processes on small islands
Description of the internship In small islands in the border region, such as the municipality of Mytilene (Greece), there is a lack of technical staff and the necessary knowledge to carry out effective drinking water treatment. Chlorination is necessary to prevent waterborne disease outbreaks; however, excessive chlorination is wasteful, produces harmful disinfection by-products, exacerbates corrosion, (…)
Development of flood alert systems
Description of the internship Many catastrophic floods causing severe damage and threatening human lives are recorded every year in the Mediterranean region. In the future, under expected climate change, an increase in the frequency and magnitude of floods is anticipated. In a region where water scarcity is a major concern, a priority for watershed managers (…)
Circular Economy Project Manager
Description of the internship Your main mission is to conceive, deploy, and animate circular economy projects within Merci René’s CSR strategy. Map existing resources and animate a network of partners. Formulate a strategy around ambitious quantifiable objectives and associated performance indicators. Required qualities and skills Knowledge of circular economy Proactive and dynamic Project management skills (…)
Subcellular composition and transcriptome of human lungs suffering from tuberculosis (TB)
Description of the internship In collaboration with our partners in Tbilisi, Georgia, we have established a cohort of patients suffering from severe tuberculosis who underwent resection of infected lung material.We aim to characterize the resected material histologically and through gene expression using advanced imaging technologies (multiplexed immunofluorescence, artificial intelligence-guided image analysis) to identify new disease (…)
Solar-powered cold rooms
Description of the internship The first step will involve participating in the practical construction of the refrigeration system to understand its operation as well as possible changes/modifications.It is possible to propose innovative ideas to improve cold rooms! Moreover, the internship may involve designing and implementing the advanced remote monitoring system for ColdHubs to support operations. (…)
Data Scientist Internship
Description of the internship Position Overview The Data Scientist will analyse large amounts of raw information to find patterns that will help improve our organisation. We will rely on you to build data products to extract valuable impact insights. In this role, you should be highly analytical with a knack for analysis, math and statistics. (…)
Electricity generation from gaseous waste
Description of the internship In Serbia, more than 100 landfills have no solution for landfill gas or leachate. Many of these landfills have no access to the electricity grid. At Trstenik, Hofstetter Gastechnik will be installing a system called “Auttonomous”, which injects landfill gas into a gas engine that produces electricity that can be used (…)
What if we stopped relieving ourselves in drinking water?
Description of the internship Optimisation of the black water treatment system for toilets. The associated tasks are: Inventory of systems installed throughout France Problems identification Proposing solutions Project and expert management Required qualities and skills Mechanical engineering Knowledge of water treatment or hydraulics Ability to summarise Flexibility Creativity Duration of the internship: 2-6 monthsLocation: Choisy (…)
Photovoltaic project manager
Description of the internship The intern will be responsible for assisting with the maintenance and operation of the solar project. This may include helping to develop the project, installing freezers and taking part in events under the guidance of the manager. Required qualities and skills Good understanding and knowledge of solar design concepts Project management (…)
Social housing for slum inhabitants
Description of the internship Trainees will be involved in the various stages of our social housing projects, from design to construction and delivery of the homes. The student will have a tutor who will help him/her with the projects he/she is managing. During the student’s stay at TECHO, the idea is for them to take (…)