Master's Studentship: Command and Control Systems

Master's Studentship: Command and Control Systems The Council for Scientific and Industrial Research (CSIR) is a leading scientific and technology research organisation that researches, develops, localises and diffuses technologies to accelerate socio-economic prosperity in South Africa. The organisation's work contributes to industrial development and supports a capable state. About the Job The CSIR has a vacancy for a Master's Studentship: Command and Control Systems in the Command-and-Control Integrated Systems Impact Area, within the Defence and Security Cluster. The incumbent will conduct research primarily in securing infrastructure and enterprise security against physical threats and will also focus on innovation as the threat landscape evolves. For more information about the cluster, please visit Research Areas Command and Control Capabilities, including Systems Engineering Critical Infrastructure protection Situation Awareness Future work Enterprise Architecture AI And other CCS-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 An Honours degree in electronic/computer engineering or a related field. Register for a Master's qualification within a South African university (to be agreed upon with the CSIR co-supervisor). Knowledge of the systems engineering methodologies, standards, and tools. Experience in Model-based systems engineering, using tools such as CORE or Genesys, and security technologies will be advantageous. Knowledge in risk assessment. 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. Applicants Must Attach The Following Documents A cover letter (maximum two pages) including a description of the applicant's research interests, 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. A recommendation letter would be advantageous. What’s in it for you? Work on real-world defence challenges with national impact. Access state-of-the-art labs and mentorship from national and international experts. Be part of a vibrant research community shaping South Africa's technological future. Flexible hybrid work arrangement. 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. We openly acknowledge and reward employees' contributions and accomplishments through the CSIR Excellence Awards. Contact For more info, please contact the CSIR Recruitment Centre on or email us at PLEASE NOTE THAT FEEDBACK WILL BE GIVEN TO SHORTLISTED CANDIDATES ONLY. 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. By applying for this position at CSIR, the applicant understands and agrees that CSIR may solicit a credit and criminal report from a registered credit bureau and/or South African Police Services (for positions that require trust and honesty and/or entail handling of cash or finances), and may also verify the applicant’s educational qualification and employment history. 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