Grad Opportunities in Environmenal Engineering

Job Description:
Dr. Wonjae Chang's Lab at the University of Saskatchewan is currently looking for two master students who want to participate in cutting-edge geoenvironmental engineering and bioremediation research. The research will focus on developing remediation technologies for engineered and natural environmental systems impacted by the extractions of natural resources in northern Canada. The selected applicants’ thesis research will be related to the development of  self-sustaining, extended bioremediation systems for hydrocarbon-contaminated sites in cold climates. The research will also be related to the development of bio-active geological materials for the removal of inorganic and organic contaminants in oil-field process water and/or mine wastewater. Graduate students in Dr. Chang’s lab will receive unique training in multidisciplinary research environments to experience the wide spectrum of geoenvironmental engineering from the physicochemical to the microbiological aspects.

Qualifications: The candidates are required to have a bachelor degree in engineering (civil, environmental, geological, chemical, or biological), microbiology, biotechnology, soil science, geological science, plant science or in other closely related environmental engineering or science programs. Applicants must also meet the minimum requirements for admission into the University of Saskatchewan’s College of Graduate Studies and Research (http://www.usask.ca/cgsr/).

Starting date: Immediately, May or September 2013

Stipend: CAD$ 15,000-18,000 per year. Exceptional students can apply for additional funding through Department, University and NSERC scholarship programs.

How to apply: Send your CV, transcripts and contact information for three references to Dr. Wonjae Chang (wonjae.chang@usask.ca).

U.Va. School of Architecture Graduate Open House 11.12.12

You are invited to attend the University of Virginia School of Architecture’s

Fall Graduate Open House
Monday, November 12
9:30 a.m. to 7:30 p.m.

Learn about some of the highest growing fields in this economy*:
·         Architectural History
·         Architecture
·         Landscape Architecture
·         Urban and Environmental Planning

As a prospective graduate student, you will have the opportunity to

• Meet current students and faculty;
• Visit classes;
• Observe studios and reviews;
• Hear about faculty research; and
• Get your questions answered at information sessions regarding admissions and financial aid.

More information, including a tentative schedule, is posted on the School of Architecture Graduate Open Houses web page: http://www.arch.virginia.edu/events/fall-graduate-open-house.  Please RSVP for the event online or call me directly at 434-924-6442 by Monday, November 5. 

I look forward to meeting you on Monday, November 12.

Best regards,
Kristine Nelson

* The Bureau of Labor Statistics’ Occupational Outlook Handbook 2012-13 predicts job growth from 2010 to 2020 as follows: Architecture 24%, Architectural History 18% (varies with position type), Landscape Architecture 16%, and Urban + Environmental Planning 16%.( http://www.bls.gov/oco/)

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