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CSIRO Undergraduate Vacation Studentships - Data61

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. View our vision towards reconciliation. 

The Opportunity

• Get hands-on research experience at CSIRO’s Data61, the dedicated data and digital arm of Australia’s national science agency. 
• Access CSIRO's world-class facilities and work with our talented research science and engineering teams.
• Apply for a CSIRO Vacation Studentship today!

Our Undergraduate Vacation Studentships are run over the Australian summer holidays and offer high achieving and promising undergraduate students the opportunity to collaborate with CSIRO researchers in our world class facilities.

You can take part in helping to solve complex research problems that will make a real difference to our future. At CSIRO’s Data61 we spark off each other, learn from each other, trust each other and collaborate in a supportive, rewarding and inclusive environment. 

Participation in the Vacation Studentship Program has influenced previous students in their choice of further study and future career options. Many have gone on to pursue other student engagements with CSIRO including CSIRO supervised PhDs, Honours and undergraduate traineeships, or to build a successful research career within CSIRO, a university or industry. A Vacation Studentship opens a world of opportunity to engage in one of the many other student programs, such as our Postgraduate programs and scholarships, after completing a Vacation Studentship.

CSIRO’s Data61. is home to one of the largest collections of research and development expertise on artificial intelligence (AI) and data science in the world. Data61 is at the forefront of digital science and innovation. At CSIRO’s Data61 you can immerse yourself in an inclusive culture where a diversity of minds and views are welcomed.  

We are looking for exceptional vacation students across a range of research areas. We want diverse and creative students who are excited about being part of socially impactful research.

Projects: 

• CSIRO’s Data61 has 41 projects available.
• We are excited to announce that 5 of our projects are now offered in collaboration with Robogals.
• For details, please see the project list

Location:  Various (refer to list of projects above for specific details)
Stipend:  $1,655.32 per fortnight
Duration: Placements are full time for 8 - 12 weeks between late November and February
Reference:  85601

Vacation studentships are intended for students who:

• are enrolled in an undergraduate degree at an Australian university
• have completed 3 years (full-time equivalent) of an undergraduate course, however exceptional second-year students may be considered;
• have a strong academic record (credit average or higher)
• intend to pursue a research career in science or technology, or a career in a related discipline; and
• are able to undertake a full-time placement for 8-12 weeks over the university summer vacation period.

Eligibility

Applications for these studentships are open to Australian and New Zealand Citizens, Australian Permanent Residents and International students who have full work rights for the duration of the placement (do not require visa sponsorship).

Appointment to this role may be subject to conditions including provision of a national police check as well as other security/medical/character clearance requirements.

How to Apply

To apply you will be required to:

1. submit a Resume/CV and Cover Letter (as one document) in the ‘Resume/CV’ field which includes:
   • the reasons why the research project/s you have selected are of interest to you and how your skills/knowledge meet the project requirements; and
   • an outline of your longer-term career aspirations and how this program will help you achieve them.
2. upload your academic results in the ‘Cover Letter’ field;
3. in the ‘Education’ section select your university from the Educational Institute list; 
4. in the ‘Job-Specific Information’ section select your two preferred research projects for Data61 in order of preference; and enter your Grade Point Average (GPA) as per the University Admission Centre’s methodology.  If you have a WAM, please read the Methodology on this site and calculate a GPA using the formula provided.

If you experience difficulties applying online call 1300 984 220 and someone will be able to assist you. Outside business hours please email: careers.online@csiro.au.

Flexible Working Arrangements

We work flexibly at CSIRO, offering a range of options for how, when and where you work.

Diversity and Inclusion

We are working hard to recruit people representing the diversity across our society, and ensure that all our people feel supported to do their best work and feel empowered to let their ideas flourish.

About CSIRO

At CSIRO Australia's national science agency, we solve the greatest challenges through innovative science and technology. We put the safety and wellbeing of our people above all else and earn trust everywhere because we only deal in facts. We collaborate widely and generously and deliver solutions with real impact.

Join us and start creating tomorrow today!

Applications Close

Monday 8 August 2022, 11:00pm AEST