Maldives
Masters by Research Opportunity on Island Circular Economy and Nature Based Solutions for the Maldives
Post: MSc by Research Opportunity
Number of posts: 01
Duration: One year (full time)
Project RECOVER (Resilience to Climate Vulnerability and Environmental Risk - with a focus on Small Island Developing States - SIDS) is a partnership between
three SIDS (Mauritius, Maldives and Fiji), led by the University of Waterloo, Canada. SIDS are on the frontlines of climate change and need transformational adaptation
strategies urgently. The project focuses on enhancing small islands’ capacity to adapt to climate change through more inclusive, and research-informed decision environments.
The three SIDS will serve as “hubs of innovation” for scalable and systems-changing climate resilience approaches. The Maldives National University (MNU) is the local partner
institution reposible for implementing the project activities in the Maldives.
More information on the RECOVER project is available at:
The project is providing an opportunity to undertake a Masters by Research on objectives (1 and 4) focusing on island circular economy and nature-based solutions for the Maldives.
The student will be enrolled at the University of Mauritius (UoM – www.uom.ac.mu) for a one year full time MSc by Research programme
(https://www.uom.ac.mu/index.php/research/research-students), starting in January 2025. The student will be mostly stationed at the Maldives National University, Maldives but is
expected to travel to Mautritius for a brief period of time.
Eligibility Requirements:
Eigible candidates should meet the following requirements:
- Completed a Bachelor’s degree in environmental science, geography, engineering, science or a related discipline
- Have a strong academic record with potential to undertake research
- Demonstrable interest in climate adaptation science, with experience in researching or working with vulnerable communities impacted by climate change.
- Possess knowledge and skills in at least one or more project-related topics such as circular economy, material and energy stock and flow analysis, risks and/or
- systems dynamic modelling, geospatial analysis, nature-based solutions or related.
- Exhibit excellent written and oral communication skills.
This post is open for Maldivian nationals only
Benefits:
Successful applicant will work in student teams, and engage in peer-to-peer learning with students from Canada and the Asia-Pacific. As part of this innovative project,
the candidate will receive mentorship from researchers in RECOVER and also have opportunities to interact with a global community of researchers within the CLARE program
(https://clareprogramme.org).
The project will cover tution fees, one time return airfare to Mauritius and a monthly allowance of MVR 8000 (for 12 months). The candidate will also receive mentorship
to publish the thesis in the form of a multi-authored science article as lead author as well as be eligible for the award of an MSc from the University of Mauritius upon meeting
the requirements of the university.
Application:
Eligible and interested candidates, please email a single pdf file with a brief description of research interests and experience (1-page maximum), along with your CV, accredited
copies of qualification, transcripts and copy of National ID card to [email protected]. Shortlisted candidates will be contacted for interviews.
Application closing date: 25th November 2024, 12:00pm
Applications received after the this deadline will not be considered.
For more information, please email [email protected] or contact +960 3345424, 3345131
The University reserves the right:
- to call for interview only the most appropriately and best qualified applicants.
- not to make any appointment as a result of this advertisement.
