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About the placement

This internship is with Vecor Technologies and is facilitated by the CSIRO’s Generation STEM Links program. As an intern at Vecor Technologies you will have the opportunity to work with leading material science researchers and scientists at Vecor’s UNSW Laboratory.

The position entails supporting research scientists and management at Vecor Technologies by conducting both academic and industrial research, as well as compiling and summarising research data. Additionally, you will be coordinating and preparing materials for PowerPoint presentations, which will involve translating scientific concepts for non-scientific audiences. You will be attending meetings with UNSW researchers, Vecor management, external stakeholders, and industrial partners and assist with coordinating the work between UNSW researchers and the Vecor team, ensuring effective communication throughout the research and development processes.

This position is well suited to a candidate with strong communication skills and an interest in both research and commercialisation.

Work Arrangements

  • Start date: Late October- November 2024
  • Working arrangement: Part time for 200 hours on a fixed term contract, with the possibility for further employment for the right candidate
  • Remuneration: $25/hour plus super on a temporary contract with Vecor Technologies
  • Location: UNSW Kensington

Desired Capabilities

  • Strong communication skills
  • Strong proficiency in English language skills
  • Ability to understand and communicate scientific concepts and data clearly.
  • Intermediate Microsoft Office skills (Excel, PowerPoint, Outlook)
  • Data oriented

Essential Requirements

  • Must be studying a STEM based degree.
  • Must be an Australian citizen or permanent resident.
  • Must be in your penultimate or final year of an undergraduate qualification.

About the Industry Partner

Vecor Technologies is a research and commercialisation company focused on ceramics, ceramic composites and advanced materials, and a developer of advanced ceramics for the coatings, paint, rubber, and plastics industries. Utilising materials which would otherwise become waste, and creating products which are environmentally positive, remains a central focus of the company’s R&D.

Apply

If you are interested in this internship, please submit your EOI and CV online through then Student Application webform and please specify CODE0085

About the placement

This internship is with Vecor Technologies and is facilitated by the CSIRO’s Generation STEM Links program. As an intern at Vecor Technologies you will have the opportunity to work with leading material science researchers and scientists at Vecor’s UNSW Laboratory.

The position entails supporting research scientists and management at Vecor Technologies by conducting both academic and industrial research, as well as compiling and summarising research data. Additionally, you will be coordinating and preparing materials for PowerPoint presentations, which will involve translating scientific concepts for non-scientific audiences. You will be attending meetings with UNSW researchers, Vecor management, external stakeholders, and industrial partners and assist with coordinating the work between UNSW researchers and the Vecor team, ensuring effective communication throughout the research and development processes.

This position is well suited to a candidate with strong communication skills and an interest in both research and commercialisation.

Work Arrangements

  • Start date: Late October- November 2024
  • Working arrangement: Part time for 200 hours on a fixed term contract, with the possibility for further employment for the right candidate
  • Remuneration: $25/hour plus super on a temporary contract with Vecor Technologies
  • Location: UNSW Kensington

Desired Capabilities

  • Strong communication skills
  • Strong proficiency in English language skills
  • Ability to understand and communicate scientific concepts and data clearly.
  • Intermediate Microsoft Office skills (Excel, PowerPoint, Outlook)
  • Data oriented

Essential Requirements

  • Must be studying a STEM based degree.
  • Must be an Australian citizen or permanent resident.
  • Must be in your penultimate or final year of an undergraduate qualification.

About the Industry Partner

Vecor Technologies is a research and commercialisation company focused on ceramics, ceramic composites and advanced materials, and a developer of advanced ceramics for the coatings, paint, rubber, and plastics industries. Utilising materials which would otherwise become waste, and creating products which are environmentally positive, remains a central focus of the company’s R&D.

Apply

If you are interested in this internship, please submit your EOI and CV online through then Student Application webform and please specify CODE0085

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