CSIR: Internships 2016 / 2017 in Pretoria

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August 17, 2016

Council for Scientific and Industrial Research (CSIR) has an Internship opportunity in the National Centre for Nano-Structured Materials. This position is based in Pretoria. The purpose of this programme is to equip students with technical experience and practical work experience by involvement in our research projects:

Polymer Nanocomposites: chemical and polymer processing involving manufacturing of nano structures, scaling-up, and developing polymer nanocomposites for various applications,
Clay / nano additives: chemical processing involving manufacturing of nano-structures and scaling-up for various applications,
Materials for Device Applications: fabrication and testing / characterisation of materials
Characterisation Facility: assisting staff, CSIR, academic and industrial clients in the characterisation of materials across a number of techniques and instruments.

Internship Application deadline is 26 August 2016

Internship Provider: CSIR

InternshipLocation: Pretoria

Field of Studies

A three year qualification (N.Dip, Bsc or BTech) in chemical engineering, polymer science, polymer processing and/or polymer technology or
Bachelor’s degree honours (Bsc hons,BEng hons) in chemistry, chemical engineering, polymer science, polymer procession and/or polymer technology

Requirements

Knowledge in the following will be an advantage: o Research in nano materials, clay/nano additives and/or polymer processing or synthesis o Industrial experience in chemical plant operation, compounding or polymer processing or synthesis o Expertise in hands-on running of characterization equipment, either electron microscopy (SEM, TEM), x-ray instruments (XRD), optical instruments (FTIR, PL, etc.), or polymer characterization instruments (TGA, DMA, DSC, Rheometry etc).
Communication and presentation skills;
Research and report writing skills;
Problem solving, solution seeking orientation;
Goal orientated approach
Ability to work independently;
Computer literate.

How to apply

Should you meet the above requirements, please email your CV to jobapplications@csir.co.za with your name and surname, position title and reference number in the subject line, (e.g. John Smith: Job title: Reference No: 307113)