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Acknowledgement of Country
CSIRO acknowledges the Traditional Owners of the land, sea and waters of the area that we live and work on across Australia. We acknowledge their continuing connection to their culture and pay our respects to their Elders past and present.
Child Safety
CSIRO is committed to the safety and wellbeing of all children and young people involved in our activities and programs. View our Child Safe Policy.
Solve Australia's greatest challenges with the CSIRO National Collections and Marine Infrastructure Team!
Are you undertaking a degree in biology, ecology, anthropology, spatial analysis or a related field?
Get hands‐on research experience with a team that fosters a shared vision to create measurable economic, environmental and social impact.
Join CSIRO – Australia's leading scientific research organisation!
The Opportunities We Are Offering
The National Collections and Marine Infrastructure at CSIRO is helping to solve Australia's greatest challenges by leading Australia's landmark marine and biodiversity infrastructure and carrying out innovative science.
Our Undergraduate Vacation Studentships run over the Australian summer holidays and offer undergraduate students the chance to collaborate with leading CSIRO researchers in our world‐class facilities.
Students will have the chance to work on a real project in science, technology or a related field such as science communication.
Participation in the Vacation Studentship Program has influenced previous scholarship holders in their choice of further study and future career options. Many have gone on to pursue a PhD in collaboration with CSIRO or to build a successful research career within CSIRO, a university or industry.
Projects
National Collections and Marine Infrastructure have projects available in their Indigenous Undergraduate Vacation Studentship Program.
Duration
Placements are full time for 8–12 weeks between late November and February.
To Be Considered, You Will Need:
To be enrolled in an undergraduate degree at an Australian university.
Have completed at least one year of a full-time equivalent undergraduate course prior to commencing your placement.
A strong academic record, with a credit average or higher, and/or known capability in the field.
An interest in pursuing a research career in science or technology, or a career in a related discipline.
The ability to undertake a full-time placement for 8–12 weeks over the university summer vacation period.
Who Is Eligible to Apply?
CSIRO considers the filling of this position is intended to constitute a special/equal opportunity/affirmative measure under section 8(1) of the Racial Discrimination Act **** (Cth).
The position is therefore only open to Aboriginal and/or Torres Strait Islander people with Australian citizenship. The successful applicant will be required to provide evidence to confirm that they are an Aboriginal and/or Torres Strait Islander person.
Appointment to this role may be subject to conditions including provision of a national police check, as well as other security, medical or character clearance requirements.
Where to From Here!
If you are interested in the National Collections and Marine Infrastructure Indigenous Undergraduate Vacation Studentship Program and meet the above candidate requirements, please apply online today!
If you prefer to have an informal chat before putting in your application, you can contact our Indigenous Talent Acquisition Team at ****** for more information.
Apply Online
To apply, you will be required to:
Submit a Resume/CV and Cover Letter as one document in the 'Resume/CV' field. Your cover letter should outline why a vacation studentship at CSIRO is of interest to you and how this will support your longer‐term career aspirations.
Upload your academic transcript, with an unofficial version acceptable, in the 'Cover Letter' field.
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