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In this internship, the intern will conduct a survey on some aspects of Synthetic Aviation Fuel (SAF), which can be used in commercial airplanes. The intern is expected to write a report summarizing the work and the findings from the study. To provide a quality experience for the intern, resources will be provided and time will be taken to ensure a basic understand of the relevant topics and concepts need to support this project. For this, the intern will be expected to do a substantial amount of reading, reach out and talk to industry stakeholders, and attend regular project meetings.
The intern will ask and answer several questions in this internship, including:
We envision that the intern will complete “deep dive” research on SAF funding mechanisms. This will require extensive internet research, and these searches will focus on difficulties and challenges with each type of funding, what companies are currently using, who are the companies paying for SAF, capital investments, how SAF is purchased, etc. The student intern will gain an in depth understanding of the Synthetic Aviation Fuel industry and its potential for success.
This internship can be conducted fully remotely from within US borders.
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* Must meet educational requirements prior to employment start date.
The candidate must have previous knowledge of some combination of supply chains, biofuels, and economics.
The type of background we are looking for is someone with an economics or business degree with some exposure to the sciences. We are looking for someone who is inquisitive and great at digging through the internet and literature to find what is of interest, somebody who can read and understand new material, and someone who is willing to talk to people and ask questions.
Only students who are current undergraduates at the time of start will be considered for this internship.
Though not essential, some exposure to science, environmental science, engineering, or biomass conversion to fuels will be helpful.
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The anticipated closing window for application submission is up to 30 days and may be extended as needed.
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* Based on eligibility rules
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