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Tailings storage facility (TSF) safety and resilience University of Northern British Columbia (UNBC) in Canada
Degree Level
PhD
Field of study
Environmental Science
Funding
Fully Funded
Deadline
Expired
Country
Canada
University
University of Northern British Columbia
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Keywords
Environmental Science
Hydrology
Civil Engineering
Geotechnical Engineering
Mining Engineering
Water Resource Management
Ore Deposit
About this position
3 Fully Funded PhD Opportunities in Geotechnical and Hydrological Engineering at the
University of Northern British Columbia (UNBC)
?? Please share - 3 Fully Funded PhD Positions – Geotechnical & Hydrological Engineering
?? University of Northern British Columbia (UNBC) , Canada
?? Start: Jan 2026 | Apply by: May 23, 2025
The School of Engineering at UNBC is offering three PhD opportunities in partnership with a major BC mine to improve tailings storage facility (TSF) safety and resilience through advanced monitoring & modelling. Get hands-on field experience, engage in industry collaboration, and have a chance to start a rewarding career in the Canadian mining sector.
?? Choose your research focus:
1?? TSF Seepage Flow Modelling
2?? TSF Deformation & Stability
3?? Sustainable Water Resources Management
? Requirements:
· MSc in geotech or water resources (GPA = 3.33/4.33)
· Field readiness + driver’s license
· Research experience is a plus
· All qualified applicants welcome – diversity encouraged!
?? Apply here:
https://lnkd.in/gHCVUT8n ?? ??
?? Info for international applicants: https://lnkd.in/gfDrkZWd
????? Supervised by:
Dr. Wenbo Zheng & Dr. Mauricio Dziedzic
?? Learn more: https://lnkd.in/gUw6UfNF | https://lnkd.in/gT6-Bcqw
Industry Advisors: Dr. Gizachew Demissie, PhD, PEng & Dr. Sam Nunoo & Patrick Green
PhDOpportunity MiningEngineering WaterResources GeotechnicalEngineering GradSchool CanadaPhD UNBC ResearchJobs SustainableMining
?? University of Northern British Columbia (UNBC) , Canada
?? Start: Jan 2026 | Apply by: May 23, 2025
The School of Engineering at UNBC is offering three PhD opportunities in partnership with a major BC mine to improve tailings storage facility (TSF) safety and resilience through advanced monitoring & modelling. Get hands-on field experience, engage in industry collaboration, and have a chance to start a rewarding career in the Canadian mining sector.
?? Choose your research focus:
1?? TSF Seepage Flow Modelling
2?? TSF Deformation & Stability
3?? Sustainable Water Resources Management
? Requirements:
· MSc in geotech or water resources (GPA = 3.33/4.33)
· Field readiness + driver’s license
· Research experience is a plus
· All qualified applicants welcome – diversity encouraged!
?? Apply here:
https://lnkd.in/gHCVUT8n ?? ??
?? Info for international applicants: https://lnkd.in/gfDrkZWd
????? Supervised by:
Dr. Wenbo Zheng & Dr. Mauricio Dziedzic
?? Learn more: https://lnkd.in/gUw6UfNF | https://lnkd.in/gT6-Bcqw
Industry Advisors: Dr. Gizachew Demissie, PhD, PEng & Dr. Sam Nunoo & Patrick Green
PhDOpportunity MiningEngineering WaterResources GeotechnicalEngineering GradSchool CanadaPhD UNBC ResearchJobs SustainableMining
Funding details
Fully Funded
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University Name
Canada
Research Interests
Rock Mechanics
Geotechnical Engineering
Geomechanics
Porosity Analysis
Geological Engineering
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