CSIR Studentships on Forestry and Forest Products in Africa

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The CSIR (Council for Scientific and Industrial Research) is a leading scientific and technology research organisation, implementing projects throughout Africa and making a difference in people's lives.

The Forestry and Forest Products Research Centre (FFP) in Durban situated within CSIR
Natural Resources and the Environment (NRE) unit is a leading provider of research
services and software products for plantation forestry and forest product industries both nationally and internationally. The objective of the Centre is to conduct research and develop competence in the areas of solid wood, pulp and paper processing in South Africa.

Qualifications, Skills and Experience:
• A degree in industrial chemistry or chemical engineering.
• Mechanical aptitude.
• Ideally have an interest in or experience of some of the following areas: simulation programmes, chemistry, and water treatment.
• Ability to work independently and also as a team in a project-driven environment.
• Be self-motivated and enthusiastic for the work undertaken.
• Ability to meet deadlines and must be willing to learn.
• Problem-solving skills and solution-seeking orientated.
• Be computer literate and have knowledge of statistical techniques to analyse data.
• Good communication and writing skills.

Should you meet the above requirements, please go to the URL indicated below in order to apply; select the position reference number 5069; complete the application form and attach your CV: www.csir.co.za/apply.php

Closing date: 03 June 2011

Source: CSIR Studentships on Forestry and Forest Products in Africa.

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