DIPLOMICS Internship Programe 2025
Job Highlights
The Aquatics Genomics Research Platform (AGRP), based at the NRF – South African Institute for Aquatic Biodiversity in Makhanda, will be hosting an internship in 2025.
Closing date: 22 November 2024
Program Details:
- Start Date: January 2025
- End Date: December 2025
- Monthly Stipend Provided
This opportunity is designed to deepen one’s knowledge in the aquatics genomics field through hands-on experience and exposure to a wide range of projects and services.
This is a full-time, skill-building internship based in Makhanda, Eastern Cape and is focused on professional development in Genomics.
About DIPLOMICS
DIPLOMICS (Distributed Platform in Omics) is a research infrastructure supported by the Department of Science, Technology and Innovation’s South African Research Infrastructure Roadmap.
One of the DIPLOMICS main objectives is to promote technical training for researchers and particularly students, in order to improve access to Omics technologies in South Africa.
The AGRP, a key DIPLOMICS partner in the Eastern Cape, will be hosting an internship in 2025. This opportunity is designed to deepen one’s knowledge in the aquatics genomics field through hands-on experience and exposure to a wide range of projects and services.
This is a full-time, skill-building internship based in Makhanda and focused on professional development in Genomics.
What You’ll Gain
- Hands-on, laboratory-based technical skills to enhance your qualifications and prepare you for career success.
- Experience in diverse research areas and techniques that will boost your competitiveness in the job market.
- Transferrable skills such as project management and report writing
- Networking opportunities with senior scientists, allowing you to build valuable relationships in the field.
- Soft skills development through tailored workshops
- An early career mentor-mentee relationship
Eligibility Requirements
- This opportunity is available to candidates with an MSc degree obtained in Genetics, Molecular Biology, Biotechnology, Biochemistry, Microbiology or a related field within the last two years.
- Candidates with a BSc Honours degree, and who have recently submitted their MSc degree copy for examination , will also be considered.
- Preference will be given to candidates who demonstrate an interest in pursuing a career in Genomics.
How to Apply
Application Deadline: 22 November 2024.
Please send your CV, the names of two referees and a cover letter motivating how this program aligns with your career goals and why you are an ideal candidate to [email protected].
Please incorporate these documents as one PDF file as a single attachment to your e-mail and use the
subject “AGRP internship application”.
