Stellenbosch University Research MSc-Amazing Computer Vision for Wildlife Monitoring!
Applications are invited for one funded research MSc position in Applied Mathematics at Stellenbosch University, supervised by Dr Shane Josias and Prof. Willie Brink. The position is funded by ByteFuse, an Artificial Intelligence research and development company within the Alphawave Group.
Project Outline
The project will investigate machine learning approaches to animal re-identification for wildlife monitoring and conservation, with applications to animal movement analysis and population estimation. The student will evaluate model performance across selected species, study data-related and species-specific limitations, and contribute to the development and analysis of improved models.
Scholarship Details
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Value: R150,000 per year for two years
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Includes: Laptop and computing infrastructure for experiments
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Internship: Two-month paid internship at ByteFuse during studies
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Start Date: February 2027
Eligibility
Applicants should hold, or be in the process of completing, a BSc Honours degree or equivalent qualification in:
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Applied Mathematics
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Computer Science
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Data Science
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Engineering
How to Apply
To apply, please upload the following required documents using the official form:
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A CV and complete academic transcripts
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A 1-page statement addressing your interest in the project and describing one previous technical or research project, including your personal contributions
Applications close on 30 July 2026.
Enquiries
Enquiries may be sent to Dr Shane Josias:josias@sun.ac.za
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