The Call for Pawsey Intern Applications is closed. Return in May/June 2023 to learn about Internship Opportunities!

The call for 2022/23 Pawsey Summer Interns is now EXTENDED to Monday, 5 September 17:00 AWST!

We invite talented students ready to challenge themselves to apply to the 2022/2023 Pawsey Summer Internship Program.

We’re looking for exceptional students ready to give their best to this 10-week, paid Program. Specifically, we’re looking for:

2nd and 3rd year, and Honours students

An indicative list of projects and requirements can be found using this CSIRO application page, where you will also find a link to apply.

Applications close on Monday, August 29 at 17:00 AWST. NEW – Extended until September 5 at 17:00 AWST.

The Program

This Program offers students a paid internship focused on building skills and experience in computational science and research projects.

During the Program, interns work alongside national and/or international supervisors and collaborators.

Interns will also learn from Pawsey staff about good practices of using Pawsey resources, good practices for video and poster creation & presentation, techniques for scientific communication, and more.

The Internship program includes (virtual) induction trainings. Through these trainings, interns learn more about supercomputing, data management and scientific visualization. With the support of Intern Mentors, interns will also form a Community of Practice with other interns.

Duration & Pay

The paid Internship Program lasts for 10 weeks, over the course of 12 weeks (November 21, 2022 > February 11, 2023). There is a 2-week shutdown at the end of the year.

The Internship Projects

Applicants will rank their preferred project choices. While we make every effort to match a student with a top preference, sometimes students may be invited to participate on a different project. An indicative listing of projects can be accessed from the application page. This list is not exhaustive.

Applicants will be assessed on several criteria, including the matching of their skills to specific project skills & location requirements (if any).

The Key Dates

June – Call for Intern Projects Opens
July – Call for Intern Projects Close
August – Call for Student Applications Open / Close
September – Shortlisted Interns Notified
October – Interns & Projects Confirmed
21 November 2022 – Internship Starts
11 February 2023 – Internship Finishes (Reports & Videos due 2 weeks after completion)

What’s it like?

If you’re wondering what it is like to take part in a Pawsey internship, check out a selection of Pawsey Intern Posters and Videos.

Pawsey’s Expectations

As a condition of award, Pawsey Interns are expected to:

Be available for the entire duration of the Internship Program
Attend the in-person or virtual training series throughout the internship
Make satisfactory progress across the internship period, submitting short weekly updates
Submit a project poster, short report, and video
Participate fully, each day and in the Pawsey Friday event (11 February 2023)

Requirements

Successful applicants will be required to complete a National Police Check (NPC).
Vacation students must be Australian citizens or Permanent Residents, or must have an appropriate visa issued by the Department of Immigration. You must be attending an Australian University.
Only students who have NOT participated previously in a Pawsey Summer Internship Program are eligible to apply, UNLESS you are applying for the Intern Mentor positions.

The Application

Read about the projects and apply. Applications close 29 August, 2022 at 17:00 AWST (Perth time). EXTENDED! Now open until 5 September 17:00 AWST.