The research unit, Meraka Institute, is seeking motivated and enthusiastic Interns to gain exposure and practical work experience by conducting software development in the group’s research and development projects.
The group focuses on research into architectures for, and the development of, next generation software systems.
Topics of interest include:
- System/Business analysis;
- Advanced software development;
- Open architectures;
- Large scale system integration;
- Service-oriented architectures;
- Mobile technologies;
- Convergence and next generation telecommunications applications;
- Health informatics;
- Complex data management; and
- Data analysis and visualisation.
Key areas of application for the technology developed in the group include:
- Smart World/Cities;
- Health (e-Health and m-Health); and
- ICT for Education.
About Internships:
The CSIR Internship programme is a prestigious programme, which:
- Employs graduates on a fixed term contract;
- Provides the opportunity for graduates to gain practical experience which augments their theoretical studies and research field;
- Enables up-and-coming researchers to exercise their skills and knowledge under the guidance of more experienced professionals;
- Bridges the gap between the world of academia and practical application, making recent graduates more employable and easily absorbed into industry
Qualifications and skills required:
- A minimum of a B.Sc in a related field (Data Science, Computer Science, Software Engineering or Health Informatics) or BEng (Hons) (Electronic or Computer Engineering);
- Bsc Hons would be advantageous
- Programming experience is essential (preferably Java, Ruby and Python)
Closing date: Open Ended
PLEASE NOTE THAT FEEDBACK WILL BE GIVEN TO SHORTLISTED CANDIDATES ONLY.
Should you experience any problems in submitting your application, please contact the CSIR Recruitment Centre at [email protected]. Please do not submit your application to this mailbox.
The CSIR gives preference to candidates who meet the job requirements and who will add to the cultural and gender diversity of the organisation. By applying for this position at the CSIR, the applicant understands, consents and agrees that the CSIR may solicit a credit and criminal report from a registered credit bureau and/or SAPS (in relation to positions that require trust and honesty and/or entail the handling of cash or finances) and may also verify the applicant’s educational qualifications and employment history. The CSIR reserves the right not to appoint if a suitable candidate is not identified.
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