Description:
The principal investigator, Dr. Keiko Tagami (https://www.researchgate.net/profile/Keiko_Tagami), is a Japanese soil scientist and radioecologist, who is fluent in English, and has previously worked with a graduate of the UMD ENST program. University of Maryland / ENST Adjunct Professor Edward Landa will support the internship program.
The intern will work remotely (via email and Skype) with Dr. Tagami on a project focused on the radioecological consequences of the 2011 Fukushima Daiichi nuclear power plant accident. Recent studies have shown that the release of radon (222Rn) and thoron (220Rn) gas, naturally occurring radionuclides from the radioactive decay of uranium and thorium in the soil, is a significant contributor to air dose.
Duties:
Via literature review and self-study, the intern will become familiar with: (1) the nature of anthropogenic soil contamination at Fukushima, (2) factors effecting the natural occurrence of radon and thoron emanation from soil pore spaces to the atmosphere, (3) computer-generated animation techniques available with freeware that can be used to describe contributors to the radiological air dose.
Tasks include:
- literature review
- online research
- database entry
- GIS maps
- computer-generated animation using freeware
- PowerPoint presentation
The intern will then prepare a series of animated sequences depicting the impact of meteorological conditions on air dose at various sites in the Fukushima region. Previous experience with computer generated animation is desirable, but not mandatory; intern will need to acquire these skills by self-teaching during the internship. The final product of the internship will be a PowerPoint presentation in English, including animation sequences, suitable for presentation at an international meeting.
Application:
- Cover Letter
- Resume
- Unofficial Transcript
- Please include a description of any previous experience with computer-generated animation.
Please send all materials to Dr. Tagami via email (tagami.keiko@qst.go.jp) by June 15th
Send application materials immediately as applications will be accepted until position is filled.