Master's Studentship: Electronic Warfare

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Master's Studentship: Electronic Warfare (EW) About the Job

The CSIR has a vacancy for a Master's Studentship: Electronic Warfare in the Radar and Electronic Warfare Impact Area, within the Defence and Security Cluster. The incumbent will be responsible for undertaking original research and development in Electronic Warfare with the Artificial Intelligence in EW, Electronic Support/Attack, EW Modelling and Simulation/Signal Processing or any other EW related topics. This position is based in Pretoria. For more information about the cluster, please visit
Research Areas Electronic Warfare (EW) including Artificial Intelligence in EW
Electronic Support
Electronic Attack
EW Modelling and Simulation
EW Signal Processing
And other EW related topics Key Responsibilities Prepare a research proposal to be approved by both the CSIR and the university;
Prepare a written literature overview of the current state-of-the-art relevant to the research topic;
Perform original research to solve the open research problem(s) that the student identified in his/her proposal;
Produce sufficient quantity and quality of peer-reviewed publications based on the Master's research topic;
Compile the Master's dissertation and defend the work successfully;
Contribute to extra project activities that may be outside the scope of the master research as per the needs of the research group. The amount of such work shall be limited to 20% of the total time. Qualifications, Skills And Experience A Bachelor of Engineering or Bachelor of Science in Engineering degree in electronic/computer engineering or a related/relevant field;
Register for a Master's qualification within the South African university (to be agreed upon with the CSIR co-supervisor);
Knowledge of the following will be an advantage: MATLAB, Julia, Python and/or C++;
Knowledge of the following will be an advantage: Antennas, Radio Frequency (RF) systems, Electromagnetic Theory and Propagation;
Knowledge of electronic hardware and software implementation;
Knowledge and exposure in software development for experimentation and prototyping;
Good understanding of the scientific method: design of experiments, running experiments, critical analysis of results, and dissemination of knowledge;
Good communication skills (verbal and written) and ability to interact efficiently with diverse teams of people. Applicants Must Attach The Following Documents A cover letter (maximum two pages) including a description of the applicant's research interests, the problem statement, research statement or question(s), research objectives and expected outputs/outcomes/impact of the research;
Certified copies of the applicant's latest academic results or transcript;
Certified copies of tertiary qualifications;
Curriculum vitae;
If applicable, proof of registration from the university or a confirmation letter from the university supervisor that she/he is willing to be involved in the candidate supervision;
A recommendation letter would be advantageous. What's in it for you?

The CSIR offers learning and development opportunities, competitive and market-related remuneration packages, total guaranteed salary packages which encompass contributions to the pension fund, risk insurance and medical scheme, and the CSIR Excellence Awards.

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The CSIR is an equal opportunity employer. As such, it is committed to the Employment Equity Act and will through the filling of this vacancy, give preference to candidates from Designated Groups in terms of the Employment Equity Act. By applying for this position at the CSIR, the applicant understands, and agrees that the CSIR may solicit a credit and criminal report from registered credit bureau and/or South African Police Services (in relation to positions that requires trust and honesty and/or entail the handling of cash or finances), and may also verify the applicant's educational qualification and employment history. The CSIR reserves the right to remove the advertisement at any time before the stated closing date and it further reserves the right not to appoint if a suitable candidate is not identified. #J-18808-Ljbffr