MSc Research Scholarship - Environmental Impacts of Mining
Full Time
4 days ago
Harare, Harare
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The Wilderness Project (TWP), in partnership with the National University of Science and Technology (NUST) and the ACEWATER III project, is inviting applications from Zimbabwean students for an MSc research scholarship focusing on the environmental impacts of mining on the Deka River. The scholarship supports research into freshwater biodiversity, acid mine drainage and sustainable water treatment in Zimbabwe's Hwange area.
Available Research Topics:
• Antagonistic effects of acid mine drainage on the biodiversity of the Deka River.
• Evaluation of constructed wetlands for the phytoremediation of acid mine drainage in Hwange: removal of heavy metals and assessment of their potential for sustainable water treatment.
Research Opportunities:
• As part of the scholarship, there may be an opportunity to join one of The Wilderness Project's field expeditions, gaining hands-on experience in freshwater survey methods alongside its team of scientists.
VacancyGap tips:
• You must be a Zimbabwean citizen.
• You must hold a bachelor's degree in a relevant subject, such as Environmental Science or a similar field.
• Current MSc students seeking a research project for the second year of their degree are also welcome to apply.
• You must be physically fit and able to work in challenging field conditions. You must be willing to work in remote locations with limited power, internet, and amenities.
• You must submit a concept note of no more than two pages outlining a proposed research project under one of the two research topics, along with an estimate of the fieldwork and laboratory analyses required.
Qualifications
• Be Zimbabwean citizens
• Hold a bachelor's degree in a relevant subject, such as Environmental Science or similar
• Be physically fit and able to work in challenging field conditions
• Be willing to work in remote locations with limited power, internet and amenities
• Be committed to working effectively as part of a small, diverse, multidisciplinary team
• Be passionate about freshwater
How to apply
• Submit an updated CV.
• Submit a concept note of no more than two pages outlining a proposed research project under one of the two research topics.
• Submit an estimate of the fieldwork and laboratory analyses required.
• Send applications to Helga Nyamweda (NUST) at: [email protected]
• Application Deadline: 1 December 2026
• Note: Shortlisted candidates will be interviewed in December 2026.
