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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.
