{"id":30647,"date":"2016-08-19T15:04:46","date_gmt":"2016-08-19T13:04:46","guid":{"rendered":"https:\/\/joblistsouthafrica.com\/?p=30647"},"modified":"2016-08-19T15:04:46","modified_gmt":"2016-08-19T13:04:46","slug":"national-centre-nano-structured-materials-internship","status":"publish","type":"post","link":"https:\/\/joblistsouthafrica.com\/national-centre-nano-structured-materials-internship.html","title":{"rendered":"National Centre for Nano-Structured Materials Internship"},"content":{"rendered":"<p>The CSIR has an Internship opportunity in the National Centre for Nano-Structured Materials.<\/p>\n<p>The purpose of this programme is to equip students with technical experience and practical work experience by involvement in our research projects:<\/p>\n<ul>\n<li>Polymer Nanocomposites: chemical and polymer processing involving manufacturing of nano structures, scaling-up, and developing polymer nanocomposites for various applications,<\/li>\n<li>Clay \/ nano additives: chemical processing involving manufacturing of nano-structures and scaling-up for various applications,<\/li>\n<li>Materials for Device Applications: fabrication and testing \/ characterisation of materials<\/li>\n<li>Characterisation Facility: assisting staff, CSIR, academic and industrial clients in the characterisation of materials across a number of techniques and instruments.<\/li>\n<\/ul>\n<p>This position is based in Pretoria.<\/p>\n<p>The National Centre for Nanostructured Materials is a platform for the implementation of the South African National Nanotechnology Strategy.<\/p>\n<p>It undertakes innovative research on nano-structured materials and has an extensive research network with other local and international research organisations.<\/p>\n<p>It has a strong focus on human capital development, makes a significant contribution to the creation and dissemination of new scientific knowledge, and collaborates closely with industry to help ensure successful outcomes and impact of the group\u2019s research and development activities<\/p>\n<p><u>Key responsibilities:<\/u><\/p>\n<ul>\n<li>Conduct literature searches for research projects;<\/li>\n<li>Conduct experimental work in the laboratory for research projects;<\/li>\n<li>Assist researchers and operators where needed;<\/li>\n<li>Operate scaling-up plant equipment (e.g. Extruder, Injection Mould, Film Blow Mould, Autoclave, Product Drying equipment, etc. \u2013 training will be provided);<\/li>\n<li>Characterise products\/materials (e.g. SEM, XRD, TGA, etc. &#8211; training will be provided);<\/li>\n<li>Compile reports and other project related documents;<\/li>\n<li>Housekeep labs and scaling-up plants.<\/li>\n<li>SS-F-HR-363 REV05 Advert template business unit\/competency area<\/li>\n<\/ul>\n<p><u>Qualifications, skills and experience:<\/u><\/p>\n<ul>\n<li>A three year qualification (N.Dip, Bsc or BTech) in chemical engineering, polymer science, polymer processing and\/or polymer technology or<\/li>\n<li>Bachelor\u2019s degree honours (Bsc hons,BEng hons) in chemistry, chemical engineering, polymer science, polymer procession and\/or polymer technology;<\/li>\n<li>Knowledge in the following will be an advantage:\n<ul>\n<\/ul>\n<ul>o Research in nano materials, clay\/nano additives and\/or polymer processing or synthesis<\/ul>\n<\/li>\n<\/ul>\n<ul>\n<\/ul>\n<ul>o Industrial experience in chemical plant operation, compounding or polymer processing or synthesis<\/ul>\n<ul>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).<\/ul>\n<li>Communication and presentation skills;<\/li>\n<li>Research and report writing skills;<\/li>\n<li>Problem solving, solution seeking orientation;<\/li>\n<li>Goal orientated approach<\/li>\n<li>Ability to work independently;<\/li>\n<li>Computer literate.<\/li>\n<p>Closing Date: 26 Auguast 2016<\/p>\n<p><strong>HOW TO APPLY<\/strong><\/p>\n<p><a href=\"http:\/\/www.csir.co.za\/recruitment\/doc1\/2016_NCNSM_Internships_2016_08_11_HF_307113.pdf\" target=\"_new\"><u><strong>Click Here to VIEW AND APPLY<\/strong><\/u><\/a><\/p>\n","protected":false},"excerpt":{"rendered":"<p>The CSIR has an Internship opportunity in the National Centre for Nano-Structured Materials. 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