Experimental Laser Scientist Industrial Placement

UK Research and Innovation

Sep 17, 2023

Applications are closed

Internship
Full-time
Placement Program
Science
£21.6K
Oxford

Requirements

Essential:
Currently enrolled on an undergraduate degree course
Are required or have requested to take an industrial placement year
Able to commence employment in summer 2024
Have the right to live and work in the UK for the duration of the placement
First two years of degree course in physics, chemistry or a closely related subject, with grades corresponding to a 2:1 or higher
GCSE English or equivalent
Experimental physics, chemistry, or closely related laboratory course
Ability to apply knowledge of science to solve problems
Understanding relevant fundamental principles from their university course
Highly motivated
Able to work independently and as part of a team
Effective communication skills
Good problem-solving skills
Responsible approach to health and safety
Desirable:
A-levels in one or more of the following. Physics, Chemistry, Maths, Further Maths
Computer programming and/or data analysis skills
Experience working in a research or laboratory environment

Responsibilities

A placement position working within the Artemis Group alongside staff and visiting scientists is being offered, with an emphasis on ultrafast science based on extreme ultraviolet laser pulses. You will be trained to work with state-of-art ultrafast lasers, various optics, large-scale vacuum systems, advanced instrumental control and data analysis.
Together with staff scientists and engineers, you will be helping visiting scientists and students from UK and international research groups with setting up experiments and solving problems as they occur. You will also have specific projects, both on your own and as part of the team, to help develop the facility.

UK Research and Innovation

Government

Industry

1001-5000

Employees

2018

Founded Year

Mission & Purpose

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