Key responsibilities:

• Prepare research proposal to be approved by both the CSIR and the university;
• Prepare a written literature overview of the current state-of-the-art around the research topic;
• Perform research to solve the research problem that the student identified in his/her proposal;
• Produce sufficient quantity and quality of peer-reviewed publications around this research topic;
• Compile the Master’s degree thesis and defending the work successfully;
• Contribute to extra activities that may be outside the scope of the Master’s degree research as per the needs of the research group. The amount of such work shall be limited to 20% of the total time.

Qualifications, skills and experience:

• An Honours degree or equivalent qualification in computer/electronic engineering, computer science;
• Ability to generate research questions and hypotheses: Review, critique and synthesize a body of research, identifying significant gaps in knowledge, methods and study subjects to develop research questions and testable hypotheses;
• Ability to work well under pressure as part of a team as well as independently
• Effectively communicate issues, research findings and implications of research verbally and in writing to appropriate professional and public audiences;
• Enthusiastic and self-motivated individuals who take ownership and initiative and have the willingness to learn;
• Basic knowledge of Internet of Things will be advantageous.

How to apply?

Should you meet the above requirements, please email your CV to [email protected] with your name and surname, position title and reference number in the subject line, (e.g. John Smith: Masters Studentship: Internet of Things: Reference No: 307511)

Closing date: 10 January 2017

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Candidates will receive a monthly salary, financial support and university fees, as well as subsistence and travel allowance for university meetings, for the duration of the Masters study.

What are the requirements?

In order to be considered for this attractive opportunity, applicants have to meet the following requirements:

• An Honours degree in computer science / engineering, electrical engineering and a good academic record.
• Applications can also be made while in the final year of the prior degree provided that the degree is completed before the commencement of the studentship.

How to apply?

Details on how to apply and required documentation can be found by CLICKING HERE (.pdf document).

Closing date: 04 May 2016

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The main research thrust is directed towards the development of new catalysts to improve COD efficiency and to utilise new feed stocks The PSFIC project was launched in 2010 and has recently received further support from PetroSA hence the University of the Western Cape is seeking to recruit an additional group of high calibre MSc and PhD students with chemical engineering or chemistry degrees who are motivated to carry out COD related research projects.

Value of bursaries

Bursaries will be available for South African citizens only:

• PhD for three years of up to R160000.00 per annum
• MSc for two years of up to R120000.00 per annum.

Requirements:

Honours degree in chemistry or chemical engineering

How to apply?

Interested persons should send a letter of motivation, CV and academic transcripts to:
Professor David Key, SAIAMC, University of the Western Cape, Private Bag X17, Bellville,7535.

For enquiries dial Tel No.: 021 959 9320 .

Closing date: 20th November 2015

Also see: http://www.uwc.ac.za/Faculties/NS/SAIAMC/Pages/PSFIC.aspx for more details.

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