AARNet Postgraduate Research Internship Program

AARNet Pty; Australia; Hybrid; AUD 17.000 - 28.000; Vollzeit

Zusammenfassung

AARNet Pty invites postgraduate researchers to participate in industry-led internships through APR.Intern. You will work on real-world projects aligned to Australia’s national research and education network, gaining hands-on experience and contributing to priority telecommunications, digital, and security initiatives.

Internships are designed to be substantive and project-based, with supervision from experienced industry mentors and clear deliverables over 3–6 months.

Qualifikationen

• Eligible if you are a PhD, Doctoral, or Masters by Research student.
• Enrolled at an Australian university.
• Able to meet APR.Intern eligibility requirements.
• Interested in applying research in an industry context.

Aufgaben

• Contribute to industry-defined research projects aligned to national priorities.
• Deliver structured milestones and deliverables with supervision.
• Collaborate with multidisciplinary technical and operational teams.

Kenntnisse

Research skills

Analytical thinking

Communication

Team collaboration

Ausbildung

PhD/Doctoral student

Masters by Research

Tools

APR.Intern platform

Jobbeschreibung

Postgraduate research internship opportunities are now available with AARNet, giving students the chance to gain hand-on experience and insight into industry-led research.

Through our partnership with APR.Intern , AARNet offers postgraduate research internships that enable PhD, Doctoral, or Masters by Research students to work on real world, industry-defined projects aligned to Australia's national research and education network. These internships provide a structured opportunity to gain industry experience while contributing advanced research capability to priority telecommunications, digital, and security-enabled initiatives.

Why undertake a research internship with AARNet?

Research internships bridge the gap between academic research and industry impact. As an intern at AARNet, you will have the opportunity to:

• Apply your research skills to practical, industry-led problems;
• Gain insight into a complex national technology environment;
• Build experience working with multidisciplinary technical and operational teams;
• Strengthen employability through exposure to industry research culture; and
• Expand professional networks across research, policy, and technology communities.

AARNet's research internships are designed to be substantive, project-based engagements, rather than observational placements.

What projects are available?

Internship projects are scoped to align with AARNet's long-term strategic priorities, and may include areas such as:

• Advanced network technologies;
• Novel AI approaches to security, network and infrastructure operations;
• Digital infrastructure and research platforms; Cyber security and cyber resilience; and

Research projects are designed so that research interns can work largely autonomously, with support from experienced industry supervisors.

Where and when are these internships available?

• Duration: Typically 3-6 months (flexible depending on project and academic requirements).
• Engagement model: Internships are run via APR.Intern (not direct employment).
• Location: Australia-wide, however some projects may require on-site work aligned to team location. This will be discussed prior to an internship commencing.
• Supervision: An industry supervisor with relevant technical expertise and experience.

Research internships are structured around clear deliverables, milestones, and outcomes agreed upfront.

Who can apply?

You may be eligible if you are:

• A PhD, other Doctoral, or Masters by Research student;
• Enrolled at an Australian university;
• Able to meet APR.Intern eligibility requirements; and
• Interested in applying your research in an industry context.

We welcome applications from researchers of all backgrounds and disciplines relevant to our project needs.