CSAG is looking for new interns for 2017. We are looking for a self-motivated candidate who will work with key research staff within existing projects and towards proposals and new contract work within the unit. This opportunity is for those looking to develop their skill sets, gain hands on experience in a research unit and to define a career path.

Candidates should be interested in one or more of the following themes;

•Climate modelling

•Atmospheric processes

•Communicating climate information

•Data dissemination

•Stakeholder/user engagement

If you are interested in applying, please complete the form below. Applications close 23rd December 2016.

If you have not heard back from us by the end of January unfortunately it means you were unsuccessful.

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CSAG Interns 2017 Applications

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First Name *

Last Name *

Email *

Mobile Phone number *

Nationality *

Highest Qualification *

What is your highest qualification?

School leavers certificate
Undergraduate Degree
Honours Degree

What institution did you study at? *

What was/is your field of study? *

Course results *

Please indicate the last 5 modules you took (at tertiary level) and the final marks for these courses. Example: EGS3012S 65%, CSC3002F 55% If you are not at UCT, please give a description of the course/module and not just the code.

Motivation for application *

Please write a motivation to explain why you would like to do an internship with CSAG, and what your expectations are from such an internship?

Big thinking *

A part of the internship is to create and complete a small research project of your interest. Based on your current skill set and your learning ambitions for this internship, outline what you envision this project to be about (topic linked to one or several of the five themes above and a short description) and what steps would you take to ensure completion of a final product.

Provide an example(s) where you have made something happen on your own initiative (e.g. initiative to address a wider challenge at your school/university/workplace or initiative to address a personal challenge in your school/university/workplace).

Problem solving *

How would you rate/describe your writing skills and experience? *

How would your rate/describe your computer/tech skills and experience? *

Please indicate if you have applied for the DST-NRF internship program 2017.

CSAG has applied to be a host institution for DST-NRF Interns in 2017. If you have already applied this may further assist funding your position.

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