University of Calgary Scholarship in Environmental Remediation 2026

University of Calgary is seeking two highly motivated, full-time MSc/Ph.D. students to join their collaborative research team in the Department of Chemical and Petroleum Engineering at the Schulich School of Engineering. In this position, the successful candidate(s) will work on an innovative project aimed at the development of an electrokinetic soil remediation method, in which both salts and hydrocarbons are to be removed. The project is a close collaboration between industrial partners and  their team, and provides opportunities to interact with partners and gain experience at different stages of the innovation chain.

Key Responsibilities will Include:

• Conducting research in a responsible and ethical manner with a critical mindset.
• Maintaining accurate records of experimental procedures and results.
• Leading the preparation of scientific manuscripts for publication in reputable peer-reviewed journals.
• Presenting research findings to industrial partners and at scientific conferences
• Actively managing collaborative work with other research groups.
• Contributing to laboratory operations.
• Supporting efforts related to Equity, Diversity, Inclusion and Accessibility.

• Table of Content
• About University of Calgary
• University of Calgary Scholarship
• Aim and Benefits of University of Calgary Scholarship
• University of Calgary Scholarship Courses
• Requirements for University of Calgary Scholarship Qualification
• Interview date, Process and Venue for University of Calgary Scholarship
• Documents Required for Application
• Application Deadline
• How to Apply

About University of Calgary

The University of Calgary is a public research university located in Calgary, Alberta, Canada. The University of Calgary started in 1944 as the Calgary branch of the University of Alberta, founded in 1908, prior to being instituted into a separate, autonomous university in 1966

University of Calgary Scholarship

Aim and Benefits of University of Calgary Scholarship

Fully Funded 

University of Calgary Scholarship Courses

• Petroleum Engineering

Requirements for University of Calgary Scholarship Qualification

Applications from interested individuals who have the following:

• B.Sc. and M.Sc. degrees in chemical engineering, or a related discipline, preferably with a focus on separation processes or material development.
• Experience in designing and conducting careful laboratory experiments.

Interview date, Process and Venue for University of Calgary Scholarship

Review of applications will begin September 30, 2025, and applications will continue to be accepted until the position is filled. Please note that only short-listed applicants will be contacted for interviews. The anticipated start date for this position is January 1, 2026,

Documents Required for Application

• A cover letter highlighting their motivation for applying and their relevant qualifications for this position.
• An up-to-date CV.
• Contact information for at least two references

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Application Deadline

How to Apply

Interested candidates should submit the application documents to both Dr. Benneker ([email protected]) and Dr. Ponnurangam ([email protected])

Applicants with questions regarding this position should contact Dr. Anne Benneker ([email protected])

For more details, visit The Scholarship webpage