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MNF News Update | 24 January 2025

Seas the opportunity!

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ITSS students, Tiahni Adamson and Sophie Gilbey (middle) with ITSS coordinators Dr Ben Arthur (L) and Hannah McCleary (R). Image: Hannah McCleary.
  • Are you studying STEM and interested in joining a research voyage to better understand Australia's vast marine estate?
  • Do you want to gain valuable, real-world research experience at sea on Australia's premier blue-water research vessel?
  • Apply for an Indigenous Time at Sea Studentship today!

The Indigenous Time at Sea Studentship (ITSS) offers Aboriginal and Torres Strait Islander university students the opportunity to join voyages on Australia's advanced ocean research vessel, RV Investigator.

CSIRO has opportunities for university students to undertake a placement under the ITSS program during two exciting research voyages onboard RV Investigator in 2025. Students will join a world class research team and gain experience on an advanced ocean research vessel to facilitate skill development and networking, while gaining exposure to methods and techniques applicable to careers in marine science and the maritime industry.

Students will receive a stipend during their placement and most costs associated with participating in the voyage, including travel, accommodation, medical assessment and Personal Protective Equipment (PPE), will be covered by CSIRO.

All ITSS students will receive support while onboard and be assigned a “buddy” while at sea. ITSS students will also be supported by a shore-based program coordinator.

For enquiries about the ITSS program, please contact Dr Ben Arthur via email at: Ben.Arthur@csiro.au or by phone on (03) 6232 5078.  

Apply online

For further information and to apply for this unique opportunity, visit the listing on the Jobs at CSIRO website at Indigenous Time at Sea Studentships

Applications close on Sunday 16 February 2025 at 11.00pm AEST.

CSIRO acknowledges the Traditional Owners of the land, sea and waters, of the area that we live and work on across Australia. We acknowledge their continuing connection to their culture and pay our respects to their Elders past and present. View our vision towards reconciliation