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Careers at the CSIR

The CSIR is a leading scientific and technology research organisation, implementing projects throughout Africa and making a difference in people's lives.

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CSIR Star Profile Advert

Meet some of the bright young scientists behind the Ideas That Work.

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CSIR Advanced Fire Information System

What if there were Ideas that worked to better manage wildfires and protect infrastructure?

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Solar energy plant for research on distributed energy generation; reduced carbon footprint - English

New CSIR solar energy plant contributes to reduced carbon footprint and research on distributed energy generation

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Meet a CSIR systems biologist who specialises in malaria research

Meet a CSIR systems biologist who specialises in malaria research.

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Meet a CSIR geneticist who specialises in stem cell research

Meet a CSIR geneticist who specialises in stem cell research.

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Meet a CSIR computer scientist who specialises in robotics

Meet a CSIR computer scientist who specialises in robotics

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Meet a CSIR computer scientist who specialises in robotics

Meet a CSIR computer scientist who specialises in robotics.

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Meet a CSIR mechanical engineer who specialises in strength and safety testing

Meet a CSIR mechanical engineer who specialises in strength and safety testing

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Implementing an algae-based wastewater treatment system in a Limpopo community

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Meet a CSIR limnologist who specialises in fresh water systems

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CSIR's new fingerprint technology

The CSIR has launched a new-generation fingerprinting sensing technology that uses high-speed, large-volume optical coherence tomography to acquire the prints.

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Sedirisiwa sa go sekaseka le go phuruphutsha go ka tokafatsa pabalesego mo ditereneng

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Indlela yokucwaninga nokuhlola ezokuphepha emizileni yezitimela yaseNingizimu Afrika

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A survey and inspection device to improve safety on South Africa's railway lines

The CSIR is developing an autonomous vehicle to help prevent delays and accidents on railway tracks.

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CSIR develops vineyard robot

The CSIR, in collaboration with Stellenbosch University, has developed a robotic system for horticultural monitoring. This precision-farming tool consists of an automated mobile platform fitted with sensors to monitor plant growth and to estimate grape yield.

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