Identify non-technical barriers to the use of recycled materials
Identify non-technical barriers and draft innovative frameworks.
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Overview
Identify non-technical barriers and draft innovative frameworks.
You have:
- Post-graduate degree is encouraged.
- Capability to carry out independent research.
- Knowledge related to policy development.
- Awareness of research methodologies.
- Technical knowledge related to mechanical processes is desirable.
- Familiarity with research tools like Mendeley and OriginLab.
- Proficiency in Microsoft Office package is desired.
- Ability to write a short report (3000 words max.) on findings.
- Capability to identify non-technical barriers.
Contract
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MDF requires a volunteer who will have to identify non-technical barriers to the use of recycled materials and draft a framework to overcome them. In the quest to achieve the same, the volunteer will have to review the freely available literature, write a short report (3000 words max.) which includes gaps found, and a defined innovative and robust framework to overcome such barriers.
- Writing and editing
Policy, regulation, planning and education and capacity building
With regard to Sustainable Development Goal 12: responsible consumption and production, the project aims to increase the use of recycled materials to contribute to the circular economy. An ample amount of research data related to technological developments of recycled materials is available, but there is a deficiency of data related to its actual use. So with this project, an attempt will be made to identify and bridge such gaps.
Volunteers: 1 needed
1-5 hours per week / 2 weeks
Candidates must be capable to carry out independent research and should be aware of research methodologies. Knowledge related to policy development, stakeholders' contribution, and managerial implication are essential. Besides, technical knowledge related to mechanical processes, research tools like Mendeley, OriginLab, and Microsoft office package is desirable. Post-graduates are encouraged to apply.
Papua New Guinea
- English
Potential interview questions
| Can you describe a time when you identified a barrier during your research? | The interviewer wants to assess your ability to recognize challenges in your work. | Provide a specific example where you identified a barrier and outline the steps you took. |
| What approach would you take to draft a framework for overcoming barriers to recycled materials? | This question evaluates your strategic thinking abilities. | Pro members can see the explanation. |
| How do you ensure the quality and credibility of the literature you review? | Pro members can see the explanation. | Pro members can see the explanation. |
| What is your experience with writing reports? Can you give an example? | Pro members can see the explanation. | Pro members can see the explanation. |
| How familiar are you with tools like Mendeley and OriginLab? | Pro members can see the explanation. | Pro members can see the explanation. |
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