Call for applications: Institute for Maritime Technology Postgraduate Fellowships

Closing date: 24 June 2022

Armscor (agency for the Department of Defence) has opened the above call for applications.

Background

Armscor is the acquisition agency for the Department of Defence (DoD). Renowned for its acquisition expertise, Armscor has enhanced and expanded its service offering to the DoD as well as to stakeholders across the African continent in line with its vision to be the premier defence technology and acquisition service provider for the South African Government and our allies on the African continent and the world. 

The Institute for Maritime Technology (IMT), a division of the R&D Business Unit, is a strategic facility that provides technical research and development support services to the South African National Defence Force (SANDF), primarily to the South African Navy (SAN) and other clients. Furthermore, the institute also provides services for industrial or commercial purposes to the Oceans Economy, Government Departments, and other industries.

The Postgraduate Fellowship is a strategic position aimed at attracting postgraduate students from academia and industry to join IMT in conducting Maritime technology research and development.

Area support

Two positions in Maritime Domain Awareness (MDA): 

• One position in Underwater Sensors and Signatures (UWSS)
• One position in Naval Electro-Optics (NEO)

Eligibility

The requirements for postgraduate candidates are as follows:

• Only South African citizens are eligible, but priority will be given to candidates from the designated groups, in order to address previous imbalances and institutional targets through the development of a cohort of potential future Scientists and Engineers.
• The expertise and research focus of the Postgraduate Fellow should indicate the potential to contribute to a noticeable increase in good quality research outputs for the IMTs domain.
• Applicants must have completed a relevant master's degree or be completing their master's degree during the 2022 academic year.
• PhD candidates will have an added advantage.

Application process

Candidates must submit their applications electronically. Their applications should be composed of the following documentation:

• Comprehensive Curriculum Vitae (CV)
• Full academic transcript
• ID copy
• Copies of academic qualifications
• Motivation letter (maximum of one page).

Applications must be sent to bursaries@armscor.co.za  by the closing date and the subject title must include “SURNAME Name + IMT Postgraduate Fellowships”.

No late or incomplete applications will be considered.

Click here for the fellowship advertisement and click here for the call for applications.