The Council for Scientific and Industrial Research (CSIR) is recruiting for the Earth Systems Science: Ocean and Climate Internship Programme.
Closing date: 11 June 2024
Location: These opportunities will be based in Cape Town.
If you posses a degree in biological sciences, computer science, statistics, oceanography, mathematics, physics, chemistry – this opportunity could be for you!
About the Internship Programme
CSIR is a leading scientific and technology research organisation that researches, develops, localises and diffuses technologies to accelerate socio-economic prosperity in South Africa.
The organisation’s work contributes to industrial development and supports a capable state.
The CSIR annually offers linked Internship-Studentships through the Southern Ocean Carbon-Climate Observatory (SOCCO), an inter-disciplinary programme hosted by Smart Places.
These opportunities are in a range of disciplines that address the research needs of earth systems science with a focus on ocean carbon dynamics.
Interns need to perform well to qualify for the studentship programme, apply for an NRF bursary and gain admission to a university.
Focus areas
Ocean Biogeochemistry: Phytoplankton primary production in relation to varying nutrients, temperature, and light.
Ocean Physics-Carbon: Physical dynamics of the Southern Ocean and their influence on CO2 flux, links between fine scale dynamics and large-scale carbon-climate sensitivities.
Requirements
- An Honours degree in biological sciences, computer science, statistics, oceanography, mathematics, physics, chemistry;
- Basic computer science and coding experience (e.g. Matlab / Python) will be advantageous;
- An understanding of basic statistics for the processing of large datasets will be advantageous;
- Knowledge/familiarity with performing data processing, analysis and visualisation on Python will be beneficial;
- Effective communication skills (oral, written and presentation);
- Be independent and able to work under pressure.
How to Apply
Please CLICK HERE TO APPLY FOR THIS INTERNSHIP opportunity.
Closing date: 11 June 2024
PLEASE NOTE THAT FEEDBACK WILL BE GIVEN TO SHORTLISTED CANDIDATES ONLY.
For more info, please email us at [email protected] Please do-not send applications to this mailbox, it is only for inquiries.
