Work Vacancies-South Africa

Studentships in Robotics: Masters and Doctoral,Pretoria,The Council for Scientific and Industrial Research

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.

Purpose

The CSIR Modelling and Digital Science unit has openings for Master’s and PhD studentships in
robotics. These will be based in the Mobile Intelligent Autonomous Systems (MIAS) Emerging
Research Area (ERA) within the unit. The Modelling and Digital Science unit has a strong focus on human capital development and the creation and dissemination of new scientific knowledge. It also collaborates with national and international partners in research and development (R&D) activities. The MIAS group undertakes innovative research in field robotics.
The Mobile Intelligent Autonomous Systems (MIAS) group is seeking applicants for MSc and PhD
studentships.
The MIAS group carries out research in areas including navigation, machine learning, computer
vision and planning. Information on the group can be found at: http://www.csir.co.za/mias/
Studentships will carry out work related to MIAS group projects.
Studentship Areas:
Studentships would be assigned to projects in one of the following broad areas:
• Image processing and computer vision, related to a group project on active vision for
intelligent autonomous systems;
• Mining robotics research — activities such as exploration and motion planning, drivable
region detection, navigation and mapping and sensor fusion;
• Outdoor navigation including localisation and mapping.
All of the projects involve computer applications development and so require programming
knowledge.

Key responsibilities

Applicants will be expected to conduct research towards a higher degree (MSc or PhD, depending
on level) on a topic that is related to one of the group projects. Applicants will be required to be
engaged in a MIAS project during their postgraduate studies.

Requirements

• A minimum of a 4 year Bachelor’s or Master’s degree in a relevant field, preferably
electrical or electronic engineering.
• The ideal candidates must be enthusiastic and self-motivated individuals who take
ownership and initiative.
• The ability to work well under pressure, and as part of a team, is essential
• The successful candidates would be willing to work in a research environment
• that serves both local and international clients and stakeholders

Selection and criteria

Applicants should hold a 4-years or Masters degree in a relevant subject. Electrical or
Electronic engineering is preferred.
• Applicants must be familiar with at least one of the following programming languages ( C,
C++, C#, Matlab or Python).
• Applicants must have an interest in robotics, although previous experience in the field is
not required.
• Applicants should have an interest in implementation as well as theory, as the projects
involve implementation of applications on robot platforms.
• Applicants must be South African citizens.
• Copies of applicants’ latest academic results or transcript must be submitted with
applications. Transcripts do not need to be certified copies at this stage.
• Certified copies of tertiary qualifications will be required upon request.

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