Internship—Research Graph Foundation - Project 1

Advanced Graph Analytics and Visualisation

18 May 2023

This position is offered through the ANU Computing Internship courses (COMP3820 / COMP4820 / COMP8830).

Semester 2, 2023 applications open on Tuesday 23 May and close on Monday 29 May.

Company

Research Graph Foundation

The Research Graph Foundation is a not-for-profit and collaborative venture to connect scholarly records across global research repositories. The Foundation contributes to developing capabilities that transform disconnected and siloed research activities into a connected network of scholarly works. This network has enabled the discovery of research collaborations, rapid synthesis of the literature, and provided a pathway to trace research impact.

Project 1—Advanced Graph Analytics and Visualisation

Advanced Graph Analytics on National Graph. Australian National Graph is a graph database hosted on a Neo4j server with national-wide research data including researchers, publications, research institutes, grants, and datasets. The project aims to visualise the research topics and connections captured in this database and analyse the Australian research ecosystem. Through the project, we aim to identify the Australian research gaps and collaboration patterns to guide the academic community and researchers for future pathways.

Required technical skills

Required

  • JavaScript
  • d3.js
  • data analytic skills
  • database query language like SQL

Preferred

  • ObservableHQ
  • Neo4j and Cypher query

Required/preferred professional and other skills

Ability to work independently and take initiative while knowing when to ask for help and communicate with others. Curiosity and diligence are needed for this project.

Delivery Mode

  • Remote (Intern engages on project in a remote capacity)

Student location

We are happy to host a student in any location

Project’s Special Requirements/ Conditions

None

Type of internship

Unpaid placement

How to apply

Applications are invited from eligible students to apply for the Computing Internship courses COMP3820 or COMP4820 or COMP8830. Eligibility details of COMP3820 / COMP4820 / COMP8830 and further information about the Computing Internship can be found on the Computing Internship page.

Eligible students can apply through the Computing Internship application form which will be available via the Computing Internship page between Tuesday 23 May 2023 to Monday 29 May 2023.

You can nominate multiple preferred Internship projects and host organisations through the one online application form.

Eligibility and Room Available in degree to undertake COMP3820/COMP4820/COMP8830 will be assessed at the time of application. If you do not meet the eligibility criteria or do not have room in your degree to fit COMP3820/COMP4820/COMP8830, your application will not be progressed.

Your application will require you to upload the following documents:

  • an updated copy of your Resume, and
  • an Expression of Interest (limit 350 words) for each organisation you wish to apply to (for organisations with multiple projects only submit one Expression of Interest but state clearly which project/s you wish to be considered for).

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