PhD/MPhil Positions in Water Resources Engineering and Management

News | Published: 1st November 2024

PhD/MPhil Positions in Water Resources Engineering and Management

Position: 2 PhD and 2 MPhil positions in Water Resources Engineering and Management

Start Date: January 2025

Project: Climate Change Footprint on Hydro-Ecological Systems of the Volta Basin (HES-VOLTA)

 

Background

The Regional Water and Environmental Sanitation Centre Kumasi (RWESCK) is a World Bank Africa Centre of Excellence at the Kwame Nkrumah University of Science and Technology (KNUST). Its mission is to advance high-quality human resource capital for the water and sanitation sector in Ghana and the subregion to address development challenges in Africa.

RWESCK and its consortium members are implementing the AUDA-NEPAD African Network of Centres of Excellence on Water Sciences and Technology, Phase III (ACEWATER III) project with support from the European Union.

As part of this project, RWESCK seeks to recruit highly motivated PhD (2 positions) and MPhil (2 positions) candidates to join its research team to work on climate change footprint on hydro-ecological systems within the Volta River Basin (HES-VOLTA). This research project focuses on three interconnected themes:

Theme 1 (Hydrological Dynamics of the Volta Basin): Understanding the hydrological processes and responses to climate change in the Volta Basin.

Theme 2 (Groundwater Ecosystem): Examining the impacts of climate change on groundwater resources and ecosystems using isotope hydrology.

Theme 3 (Livelihood Sustenance Strategies): Investigating the effects of climate change on livelihoods and developing sustainable strategies for communities in the Volta Basin.

 

Eligibility

PhD Position

  • 2 years research masters (MSc/MPhil) degree in Water Resources Engineering, Climate Science or a related field.
  • A strong background in hydrology, isotope hydrology, ecology, environmental science, or a related field.
  • Ability to demonstrate proficiency in programming skills preferably in R or Python
  • Knowledge of hydrologic modelling tools such as SWAT, WEAP, HEC-HMS, MODFLOW
  • Excellent analytical and problem-solving skills.
  • Ability to work independently and collaboratively as part of a multidisciplinary research team.
  • Strong communication and writing skills.

 

MPhil Position

  • Bachelor’s degree in Civil Engineering or related fields (eg. Environmental Science, Water Resources Management, etc.)
  • A strong understanding of hydrology
  • Ability to demonstrate proficiency in programming skills preferably in R or Python
  • Excellent analytical and problem-solving skills.
  • Ability to work independently and collaboratively as part of a multidisciplinary research team.
  • Strong communication and writing skills.

Our Program:

Our PhD/MPhil programs offer:

  • A comprehensive research training.
  • Expert supervision from experienced researchers.
  • Access to state-of-the-art facilities and equipment.
  • Opportunities for collaboration with international partners
  • A stipend and research funding.

Benefits

  • Full tuition
  • Research grant
  • Monthly stipends
  • International conferences and exchanges

How to Apply:

Interested candidates are invited to submit the following documents in a zip folder to charlesgyamfi@knust.edu.gh  no later than 30th November 2024. The email subject should read HES-VOLTA PROJECT.

  • Certificates and transcripts for all tertiary qualifications obtained.
    • A cover letter outlining your research interests and alignment with the research topic
    • A CV detailing your experience, academic achievements and programming skills.
    • A research proposal (max. 2 pages) outlining your ideas for only one of the project themes.
    • The referee will send two reference letters directly to charlesgyamfi@knust.edu.gh which are due on the deadline.

It must be noted that RWESCK is committed to equal opportunity and encourages candidates from all backgrounds to apply.

 

For further details and enquiries contact Dr Charles Gyamfi via email at charlesgyamfi@knust.edu.gh or +233(0)243212413.

 

Note: Shortlisted candidates will be notified for interviews shortly after the application deadline.

 

 

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