The Sibanye-Stillwater Digital Mining Laboratory (DigiMine) financial support to study at Wits University
The Sibanye-Stillwater Digital Mining Laboratory (DigiMine) financial support to study at Wits University
DEADLINE: 15 December 2023
The Sibanye-Stillwater Digital Mining Laboratory (DigiMine) financial support to study at Wits University
The Sibanye-Stillwater Digital Mining Laboratory (DigiMine) of Wits University is currently receiving applications from potential students interested in pursuing an MSc by research, full-time, on geotechnical aspects of tailings storage facilities (TSFs), sponsored by Sibanye-Stillwater. The specifics of the research topic will be defined in consultation with the successful applicant. The research will be supervised by Dr Luis Torres-Cruz from the School of Civil and Environmental Engineering and co-supervised by Prof M Ahsan Mahboob who is the head of DigiMine. The successful applicant will receive financial support for one year which can be extended to a second year contingent on adequate progress. Further details of the financial support are provided below.
University fees: Covered
- Monthly living stipend during the first year: R13,000
- Monthly living stipend during the second year: R7,500
- International student fees (if applicable): Covered
- Standard medical aid (only for international students): Covered
Ideally, the successful applicant will start working in January 2024, although this may be postponed by a few months. We are looking for hard-working, self-motivated applicants with strong writing and analytical skills and a history of academic excellence. All other criteria being equal, South African applicants will be given preference over international applicants.
How to apply
To apply, send your CV, a motivation letter of less than 500 words, and your academic transcripts to Dr Torres-Cruz ([email protected]) and Prof Mahboob ([email protected]). Please ensure that your CV includes the contact details of at least two references and indicates your relationship with them. Receipt of your application will be confirmed via email.
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