SARAO Graduate Training Opportunities 2025

The SARAO Graduate In-Training Programme is designed to provide recent graduates with practical experience in their fields of study

Closing date: 30 September 2024

Location: South Africa

Applications are currently open

The SARAO Graduate In-Training Programme is designed to provide recent graduates with practical experience in their fields of study, particularly in the context of radio astronomy and related disciplines. This program aims to bridge the gap between academic knowledge and real-world application by offering hands-on training, mentorship, and exposure to cutting-edge projects.

Graduates in this program may work on various aspects of radio astronomy, including engineering, data science, software development, and project management. They gain valuable skills and experience that can help them advance their careers in the industry or academia.

Participants in the Graduate In-Training Programme typically benefit from:

1. Mentorship and Guidance: Access to experienced professionals who provide insights and support throughout the training period.
2. Project Involvement: Active participation in SARAO’s ongoing projects, allowing graduates to apply their knowledge and contribute to significant initiatives.
3. Skill Development: Opportunities to enhance technical and soft skills through workshops, seminars, and hands-on activities.
4. Networking: Interaction with experts, peers, and industry leaders, helping to build a professional network.
5. Career Growth: A pathway to potential employment within SARAO or other organizations in the field of engineering, science, technology, radio astronomy and related technologies.

The program is an excellent opportunity for graduates to kickstart their careers and make meaningful contributions to the advancement of engineering, science, technology, radio astronomy and related technologies

Important Notes:

• Shortlisted candidates will be required to complete a mandatory online assessment as part of the selection process.

• Successful graduates will be placed in SARAO Cape Town and Hartebeesthoek (HartRAO) Offices for a period of 3 years, commencing in January 2025.

• SARAO will offer financial assistance to successful graduates who register for a Masters degree (part-time), at a South African university while in the graduate programme

Eligibility:

South African citizens who completed or are in the final year of studies in:

• BEng / BSc Eng Electronics / Electrical / Mechatronic / Computer Engineering / Radio Frequency / Embedded Systems / Power Systems
• BSc (Hons) Computer Science / Applied Mathematics / Physics / Astronomy / Astrophysics

• BEng / BSc Eng Mechanical Engineering
• BEng / BSc Eng Computer Science
• BEng / Bsc Eng Construction Management / Quantity Surveying / Draughting / Civil Engineering
• BSc (Hons) Information Technology
• BEng Industrial Engineering

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