Published in the Research School of Physics Event Horizon
Vol43 Issue76 2–6 July 2018

MULTIPLE INTERNSHIPS WITH DST GROUP

Now Recruiting for 20+ Opportunities 

REFERENCE NUMBER: INT- 0424

LOCATION: Various

DURATION: 4-5 months

PROPOSED START DATE: Various (July - October 2018)

DISCIPLINES: Mathematics, Statistics, Physics, Chemistry, Engineering, IT and Computing, Environmental Sciences, Earth Sciences, Biologial Sciences, Psychology, Medical and Health Sciences, Humanities, Creative Arts and Social Sciences 

PROJECT BACKGROUND

The Defence Science and Technology Group (DST) is the Australian Government’s lead agency responsible for applying science and technology to safeguard Australia and its national interests. As one of Australia’s largest employers of scientists and engineers, DST deliver expert, impartial advice and innovative solutions for Defence and national security.

DST have partnered with APR.Intern to place up to 100 PhD interns with Defence over four-years. With a focus on gender equity, the internships are open to all eligible STEM PhD students with support from the Department of Education and Training through the Supporting more women in STEM careers: APR.Intern—National Research Internship Program. Visit our DST partnership page to find out more about this initiative http://aprintern.org.au/dst-internships/

Round one of DST projects are now open for PhD candidates. Click here to view list of projects.

SKILLS REQUIRED

Technical requirements are listed on the DST Group project list available on our website. In addition, we are looking for PhD students with:

VISIT OUR WEBSITE FOR MORE INFORMATION AND TO APPLY

http://aprintern.org.au/available-internships/

NOTE: Due to Commonwealth Government security requirements all candidates will require baseline clearance and therefore must hold Australian citizenship at commencement of the internship.

If you are to receive Australian citizenship in the coming months and are interested in participating in a DST internship, please contact the Business Developer to discuss, or submit an application advising the date of citizenship ceremony.

 

    

 

Australian Postgraduate Research (APR) Intern, formerly AMSIIntern, is the only national all sector – all discipline internship program placing PhD students into industry. A not-for-profit program, APR.Intern is working at the nexus between industry and academia, connecting PhD students, and their academic mentors, with industry partners through 3-5 month, tightly focused research projects.