Student life is great, but taking time out to gain experience of the workplace can be both a rewarding and invaluable experience as you choose your path ahead. STFC can offer you the opportunity to make a difference from day one. Everything we do has an impact globally and our Industrial and Summer Placements are no exception.
We can offer an incredibly diverse range of placements in which you will be working alongside world leading engineers, scientists and technicians in highly collaborative environments. Whichever you choose, you’ll become a critical member of the team in which you will be exposed to exciting projects and challenges from the start.
We don’t believe that one size fits all – so we’ll provide challenges that match your skills, and each placement is a unique opportunity to pursue your career interests. You’ll be supported every step of the way by our dedicated Early Careers Team who will also ensure you benefit from a range of personal development opportunities.
Our Industrial and Summer Placements are aligned to our Graduate Programmes. They are a great stepping stone to a career with us after your studies are completed.
STFC is a great place to learn on-the-job, work on projects and give your career a head start!
Our Roles
The 2024 industrial placement opportunities are currently closed for applications. Further opportunities will be advertised on our careers portal in January 2024.
Applications for our 2024 summer placements will be open in January 2024. Please feel free to sign up for job alerts and select ‘early careers’.
Please note, we can only accept a maximum of two applications per candidate.
Our opportunities are based in:
- Rutherford Appleton Laboratory, Didcot
- UK ATC, Edinburgh
- Daresbury Laboratory
- Boulby Underground Laboratory
Each of our placements provide unique opportunities to contribute to STFC’s mission in the below areas
- Engineering
- Computing
- Science and Technology
- Business Support
- Microelectronics
About you
To be eligible for STFC’s Industrial Placement scheme, you should;
- Currently be enrolled on an undergraduate degree course and returning to university/studies to complete your undergraduate degree following the placement
- Be required or have requested to take a placement year
- Have the right to live and work in the UK for the duration of the placement
To be eligible for STFC’s Summer Placement scheme, you should;
- Be in full time education at university and returning to university/studies to complete your undergraduate degree following the placement.
- Have the right to live and work in the UK for the duration of the placement.
Academic ability and a strong interest in your field is important too, and each vacancy will detail the skills and knowledge we’re looking for. But we’ll also strongly value your drive for excellence and passion for collaboration. You’ll bring a clear commitment to your own development and be ready to seek out and grasp new opportunities for both professional and personal growth.
There are so many opportunities to learn, and it is nice to be able to think that the work that you are doing is contributing to positive outcomes on a national scale.
Harriet Jones
Computational Scientist in Air Quality Industrial Placement student
Industrial placement conversion scheme
The IP conversion scheme allows departments to convert students to the graduate programme without going through a recruitment campaign (where graduate roles are available). This can be with or without financial sponsorship through the remainder of your undergraduate university course depending on the department. Only students who have undertaken paid employment as an industrial placement student for a year with STFC are eligible for the scheme.
Recruitment processes
Industrial Placement
Application Stage
Start your journey by applying for your chosen role online, you will be asked to submit a CV and covering letter. Once the application window has closed, the hiring panel will review all applications and if successful, we will invite you to attend a video interview.
Video Interview
You will be asked 5 questions relevant to the role you have applied for, and then you video record yourself giving the answers through the software provided. This will give you the opportunity to share your knowledge, motivation, and suitability for the role. The hiring panel will review all submissions and if successful, we will invite you to attend an assessment day.
Final Stage Interview
This will either be an in-person or a virtual technical interview with a panel where you will be asked questions based on the criteria listed on the job description.
Offer
Congratulations! You will receive a phone call from the hiring manager to let you know that you have been successful and then the recruitment team will be in touch to go through the next steps in the process. This includes sending your
e-contract and pre-employment checks. You will then be invited to a keeping-in-touch day with your dedicated graduate development team before starting your new role!
Summer Placement
Application Stage
Start your journey by applying for your chosen role online, you will be asked to submit a CV and covering letter. Once the application window has closed, the hiring panel will review all applications and if successful, we will invite you to attend a video interview.
Final Stage Interview
This will either be an in-person or a virtual technical interview with a panel where you will be asked questions based on the criteria listed on the job description.
Offer
Congratulations! You will receive a phone call from the hiring manager to let you know that you have been successful and then the recruitment team will be in touch to go through the next steps in the process. This includes sending your e-contract and pre-employment checks.
Contacts
Apprenticeships: [email protected]
Graduates: [email protected]
Industrial Placements: [email protected]
Summer Placements: [email protected]