E-scooters outside Templeman Library

Paid Summer Internship: Exploring effects of e-scooter use

What is the internship about?

The project will:

  • Explore the Physiological effects of E-scooter use
  • Use equipment in the Sport and Exercise Science Laboratory (e.g. HR, Gas exchange)
  • Improve understanding of motivations and attitudes to E-scooter use (E.g. Physical activity engagement, Transport habits)
  • Seek to provide recommendations around E-scooter use Eligibility*

How long is the internship for?

The internship is available for 5 weeks from 1 June (35 hours a week for 5 weeks).

What is the eligibility criteria?

The Summer Vacation Early Career Research Competition has been designed to address the lack of diversity in research. The aim is to encourage Black undergraduates in all disciplines to consider potential postgraduate study.

The internship is open to all Kent students and we particularly encourage applications from first and second year undergraduates who identify as Black, Asian or minority ethnicity, or come from an underrepresented group (ie. disabled, mature, lower socio-economic, care leaver, first in family to attend higher education).

Find out more and apply by 27 April 2022.