CSIR Internships programme 2023

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CSIR Internships programme 2023

“The CSIR has a Doctoral Studentship opportunity in the Emerging Digital Technologies for Fourth Industrial Revolution (EDT4IR) Research Centre, within the Next Generation Enterprises and Institutions Cluster.”

CLOSING DATE:

• 15 June 2023

COMPANY:

• CSIR

LOCATION:

• Gauteng

Qualification Requirements

• A Master’s degree in physics, electronic physics, materials or electronic engineering;
• Good knowledge and experience in both computational and experimental physics;
• Adequate knowledge of semiconductor and device physics;
• Expertise in the hands-on running of materials characterisation, either electron microscopy (SEM, TEM), X-ray instruments (XRD, XRF), or optical instruments (UV-Vis, FTIR, PL etcetera.);
• Knowledge of any Computer-Aided Design (CAD) software is desirable;
• Experience in the use of semiconductor fabrication instruments (e-beam or photolithography, for example) will be advantageous;
• The ability to generate research questions and hypotheses: Review, critique and synthesize a body of research, identify significant gaps in knowledge, identify appropriate methods, and study subjects to develop research questions and testable hypotheses;
• Effectively communicate issues, research findings, and implications of research verbally and in writing to appropriate professional and public audiences;
• Enthusiastic and self-motivated individual who takes ownership, initiative, and with a willingness to learn;
• The ability to work well under pressure both as part of a team and independently;
• Good programming skills in related software, preferably Python/C++/MATLAB;
• Good knowledge of Smart Grid systems and other enabling technologies, particularly Internet of Things and Artificial Intelligence;
• A good peer-reviewed publication record will be advantageous.

HOW TO APPLY

Applicants Must Attach the Following Documents:

• An abstract of research statement/philosophy (maximum two pages) that highlights the problem statement, research questions, research objectives and expected outputs/outcomes/impact of the research;
• Certified copies of the applicant’s latest academic results or transcript;
• Certified copies of tertiary qualifications;
• Curriculum vitae;
• If applicable, proof of registration from the university or a confirmation letter from the university supervisor that she/he is willing to be involved in the candidate supervision.

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