Applications are invited to apply for the University of Saskatchewan Scholarships 2022 in Canada. All International and Domestic Students from any part of the world can apply for GRADUATE STUDENT OPPORTUNITY at University of Saskatchewan.
This is a two-year thesis-based Master’s degree program. Applicants will take a minimum of four, three-credit-unit courses followed by a research thesis. A minimum 80% GPA and an undergraduate degree in a relevant field is required. Both positions require strong technical skills coupled with strong oral and written communication skills. All qualified applicants are encouraged to apply, Priority will be given to Indigenous applicants.
NB: THIS IS A TWO-YEAR FULLY FUNDED SCHOLARSHIP
ABOUT THE SCHOLARSHIP
CASES
Based at the University of Saskatchewan, Canada, CASES an international research initiative bringing together public and private enterprise, northern and Indigenous communities, utilities, and universities, from Canada, Alaska, Sweden, and Norway. The goal of the CASES Partnership is to reimagine energy security in northern and Indigenous communities by co-creating and brokering the knowledge, understanding, and capacity to design, implement and manage renewable energy systems that support and enhance social and economic values.
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We are currently recruiting to fill three master’s level (MSc or MES) positions at the University of Saskatchewan starting May 2022. All positions are part of a larger project focused an informing the planning and development of Indigenous owned community-scale bioenergy and biofuel facilities.
POSITION #1
The project will focus on spatial modeling and mapping. You will work with forest resource inventory data, in combination with other information, to understand the spatial distribution of harvestable forest resources, facility siting options, and biomass supply-cost curves. You will develop maps and other products to inform community members and decision makers. The project will require, and enhance, skills at the intersection of GIS and resource management.
POSITION #2
The project will focus on applied economic geography or natural resource/environmental management to tackle such problems as modeling of forest resource supply and refining estimates of biomass supply-cost curves. The project will enhance skills at the intersection of economic geography and natural resource management. Strong technical and analytical videoconference, skills are essential
POSITION #3
The project will focus on the value proposition for bioenergy and biofuel facilities in rural and northern regions. This will involve economic modeling and analyses of the total value of bioenergy, considering factors from supply costs to local community employment generation and enhancement. A degree in applied economics or strong economic skill sets as gained through resource management, geography, agricultural economics, or rural economic development degree program is essential.
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PROGRAM
This is a two-year thesis-based Master’s degree program. Applicants will take a minimum of four, three-credit-unit courses followed by a research thesis. A minimum 80% GPA and an undergraduate degree in a relevant field is required. Both positions require strong technical skills coupled with strong oral and written communication skills. All qualified applicants are encouraged to apply, Priority will be given to Indigenous applicants
TEAM-BASED ENVIRONMENT
Students will work in a multidisciplinary team-based environment, networking with other students, researchers, communities, and project partners.
FUNDING
Positions are fully funded for two years, including scholarship support and resources to cover research expenses and conference travel.
HOW TO APPLY
Submit a CV, 1-pg expression of interest, and scanned copies of your academic transcripts to the Project Manager jackie.martin@usask.ca
Short-listed candidate will be contacted for an interview by videoconference.
For information about the University of Saskatchewan https://www.usash.ca/. For information about CASES: https://renewableenergy.usask.ca/Projects/CASES.php
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