IAESTE Internships

Location

Japan

Internship type

ON-SITE

Reference number

JP-2025-14OIT

Students Requirements

General discipline

Environmental Engineering/Sciences

Completed Years of Study

3

Fields of Study

Languages

English Good (B1, B2)

Japanese Good (B1, B2)

Required Knowledge and Experience

-

Other Requirements

Actively engage with and communicate with the members of the laboratory.Some Japanese language ablility is advantageous.Visa waiver natilnals only.

Work Details

Duration

8 - 8 Weeks

Within These Dates

03.06.2024 - 31.03.2025

Holidays

NONE

Work Environment

-

Gross pay

55000 JPY / month

Working Hours

35.0 per week / 7.0 per day

Living Lodging

Type of Accommoditation

Employer

Cost of lodging

42000 JPY / month

Cost of living

55000 JPY / month

Work Offered

Additional Info

Health Certificate required.　Payment will be 2,500 yen per working day.Estimate of cost of lodgings (incl. utilities fees ) and train expenses will be 48,000yen per month

Work description

You will evaluate long-term management methods for mercury wastes, which became newly designated as waste under the Minamata Convention on Mercury that entered into force in August 2017. Various accelerated leaching tests will be conducted in our laboratory to assess the long-term stability of sulfurized and solidified waste mercury. Additionally, through site visits to intermediate treatment & final disposal facilities for mercury waste, as well as visits to leading company of mercury analyzer in Japan, you will learn about the current situation of mercury waste management under the Minamata Convention in Japan through this internship.

Deadline

11.03.2025