STERG currently has no Postdoctoral Research Fellowship openings.

STERG has a need for volunteers in a number of areas. Volunteers will be recognized as associate members of the research group (unless already members by other means)

• Maintenance of the web site and other IT related matters
• Help with editing and writing documents
• Assistance with the SASEC conference – South Africa’s first dedicated domestic solar conference
• and many others…

STERG offers internships for conducting small research projects. This includes the opportunity for foreign students to conduct final year projects or Masters projects with the research group. Co-supervision from STERG would need to be approved.

We typically seek interns in all fields relevant to our research, in particular

• Solar optics
• Central receiver
• Thermal storage.

Projects can vary from theoretical and computer modeling to experimental work. We advise making contact at least three months prior to the envisaged internship date to allow for identifying a potential host and topic as well providing sufficient time for visa application (if needed).

Available project for 2024: Integration of high-temperature heat pumps (HTHP) in industrial processes

A thesis or internship opportunity is available for SA Engineering students.

The topic of high-temperature heat pumps is very relevant in the industry, especially for applications of waste heat utilization and heat recovery (in Europe as well as in South Africa). By transitioning away from fossil fuels and increasing energy and resource efficiency, the CO2 footprint can be drastically reduced.

This project will be co-supervised by Osnabrueck University of Applied Sciences (HOS, Prof. Koke) and Stellenbosch University (SU, Prof. McGregor). The work can be carried out in Germany and/or Stellenbosch.

For more information on the project click here.

To apply please send your CV to sterg@sun.ac.za