Applications are invited from suitably qualified candidates to fill Two (2) MSc. Scholarship opportunities available in the Department of Agricultural and Biosystems Engineering under a RUFORUM-funded project entitled “Development of a low-cost pineapple drier and utilization of agricultural waste to enhance income

security among small-holder farmers in Kayunga District.”

1. Design and optimization of a cooker-dryer system

2. Optimal use of vermi-composting technology to enhance agricultural productivity

· Applicants should be young, enthusiastic, result-oriented and innovative individuals below 28 years of age.

· Both female and male applicants stand an equal chance.

· Applicants should be in possession of good first degree (Atleast an Upper Second) in Agricultural Engineering, Mechanical Engineering or any relevant field from a recognised University.

· Applicants who are already admitted for MSc. Agricultural Engineering or preferably completed 1st year course work at Makerere University stand a higher chance.

· Successful candidates should be ready to embark on research as soon as they are granted the scholarship (as early15th November 2014).

Interested candidates are required to submit their applications with a brief motivation letter for the scholarship. All should attach: a brief CV; Copies of Academic Transcripts; and atleast two (2) Academic Referee Letter(s).

Shortlisted candidates will be contacted for interview by phone or email.

Dr. Zziwa Ahamada

1ST Floor, Room A2-13

Department of Agricultural and Biosystems Engineering

School of Food Technology Nutrition and Bio-Engineering

Food Science & Technology Building

Email: engzziwa@gmail.com or zziwa@caes.mak.ac.ug

Deadline for submission of Applications is 5th November 2014