CSIR 2013 Bursary programme The CSIR is pleased to announce a comprehensive bursary programme that is aimed at providing support for talented students in selected fields of science, engineering and technology (SET). The bursary is designed to be especially attractive to those students who are considering a career in research, with a value that will comprehensively cover all the normal costs associated with university studies, such as registration, tuition, books, accommodation and meals. In addition, a generous living allowance is included. Academic merit and financial need will both be considered during the selection process, as well as the imperative to increase the participation of women and black people in SET.
The CSIR invites applications from students wishing to register for undergraduate (from first year onwards) and Honours studies for the 2013 academic year in the following fields: Electronic engineering Computer engineering Computer science Systems engineering Industrial engineering Radar and electronic warfare Explosive event and impact Intelligent software systems Information systems Software development networking Information security Information communications HPC engineering Programming Software development Computational space Astrophyics Knowledge representation Ontology engineering Computer vision Complex adaptive systems Modelling and optimisation Health architectures Physics Automatic speech recognition Speech synthesis Speaker verification
• Spoken dialog systems and interactive voice response systems • Natural language processing • Linguistic aspects of South African languages relevant to speech technologies (e.g. tone and intonation) • Speech-driven applications (such as multilingual telephone-based services; directory enquiry systems; audio search applications; computer-assisted language learning, etc.) • Telephony platforms • Statistical pattern recognition, artificial intelligence and machine learning • Powder metallurgy • Mechanical engineering • Climate change • Environmental sciences (with mathematics as a major) • Environmental sciences (with social science/governance background) • Remote sensing • Sustainability sciences • Biodiversity studies • Limnology • Atmospheric sciences (with modelling capability) • Microbiology (environmental background and not biochemistry) • Coastal engineering/science
APPLICANTS MUST MEET THE FOLLOWING CRITERIA: • Be South African citizens • Be enrolled or planning to enrol at a South African tertiary education institution during 2013 • Be willing to work in a diverse environment • Have an average of 65% for the current academic year • Be interested in pursuing a research career APPLICATIONS MUST INCLUDE: • Latest academic results • Copy of your identity document • Copy of your CV.
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The CSIR (Council for Scientific and Industrial Research) is a leading scientific and technology research organisation, implementing projects throughout Africa and making a difference in people’s lives.
You will be required to complete the online questionnaire and attach the required documentation. If applying by fax or post, kindly request a bursary application template from Recruitment Centre on the following e-mail address Recruitmentqueries@csir.co.za or call 012 841 4774. Kindly fax your completed application and supporting documents, clearly indicating the reference number to 012 841 3951 or mail to Recruitment Centre, PO Box 395, Pretoria, 0001 PREFERENCE WILL BE GIVEN TO APPLICANTS FROM PREVIOUSLY DISADVANTAGED BACKGROUNDS AND PEOPLE LIVING WITH DISABILITIES.
Should you meet the above requirements, Please apply online on our Careers website,http://www.csir.co.za/bursary/2013_bursary.php
Communication will only be made with shortlisted candidates.
Job opening number for undergraduate bursary: 301273
Should you experience any problems in submitting your application, please contact the CSIR Recruitment Centre at Recruitmentqueries@csir.co.za.
Job opening number for Honours bursary: 301274
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. Please note that only short-listed candidates will be contacted within a month of the closing date and that the CSIR reserves the right not to appoint if a suitable candidate is not identified.
CLOSING DATE: 31 JULY 2012
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