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Evolve Graduate Trainee - Science

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AWE

Sep 18, 2023

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  • Job
    Full-time
    Entry Level
  • Science
  • £30K
  • Reading

Requirements

  • You will possess the following traits and qualities:
  • Growth Mindset; You’re full of grit and determination. Clear where you are going and how you will get there.
  • Curious; you’re a person who loves to think outside the box. (You’re a person who loves to take the box apart!).
  • Innovative; you’re open to learning about new technologies and ground-breaking ideas.
  • Resilience; you’re an advocate of ‘speaking up’ for yourself and others openly and constructively.
  • Team Worker; you’re dependable and reliable. You’re interested in collaborating with and supporting others.
  • What you’ll bring:
  • You will bring the curiosity needed to help you steer and direct the course of your career and the part you’ll play in the UK deterrent. You will live your best self and make every-day count.
  • Entry requirements:
  • You will be recently qualified in a STEM-related discipline with applications particularly encouraged from those with academic backgrounds in Physics, Chemistry, Mathematics/Statistics, Materials Science, Computer Science, Seismology, Metallurgy, Materials Engineering, Environmental Sciences or Forensics & Analytical Sciences. Before starting with the business, you will need to provide evidence that you have attained a minimum of a 2:2 in your degree.

Responsibilities

  • During your first year, you’ll get the opportunity to undertake an initial project and a number of short placements to give you a broad awareness and understanding of Science at AWE.
  • In year two, you’ll undertake two ‘specialist’ placements that will help you develop deeper technical skills and knowledge, working on scientific challenges that support our mission.
  • During your placements you’ll have the opportunity to work with leading scientists and experts in their field and have access to some of AWE’s unique and specialist facilities.
  • The programme will help you gain a blend of scientific skills and experience that will enable you to enjoy an exciting and varied career, with lots of opportunity for continued development
  • Alongside your placements you will undertake a core development programme supporting the development of the soft skills such as leadership, teamwork and resilience providing you with broader personal development opportunities.
  • You will also be supported in working towards professional registration relevant to your role or discipline whilst on the Evolve programme
  • Evolve Science graduates could engage with experiences such as:
  • Supporting the assessment of system performance of the UK’s nuclear deterrent
  • Engaging in cutting edge research in a range of areas including nuclear forensics, quantum computing and analytical chemistry
  • Working with our supercomputing capability in developing sophisticated models
  • Interfacing with scientists from US laboratories over shared projects and focuses
  • Working hands on in a laboratory developing and testing new materials, processes and equipment
  • Using their technical insights to add value to projects within our Nuclear Threat Reduction programme in support of national security
  • Working alongside world-leading experts to overcome scientific challenges
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AWE

We are a team of remarkable people achieving extraordinary things in support of UK defence and security

Defence & Aerospace
Industry
5001-10,000
Employees
1987
Founded Year

Mission & Purpose

AWE (Atomic Weapons Establishment) is a British defence company primarily involved in the design, manufacture, and support of nuclear weapons for the United Kingdom's national defence. Their ultimate mission is to contribute to the country's security by ensuring the reliability and safety of the UK's nuclear deterrent. AWE plays a crucial role in maintaining the nation's defence capabilities, focusing on nuclear deterrence and security technologies. The purpose of AWE is deeply rooted in safeguarding the integrity and effectiveness of the UK's nuclear arsenal, adhering to the highest safety standards and technological advancements to support the defence and strategic interests of the United Kingdom.

Benefits

  • Competitive salary and regular pay reviews

    We use an independent company to benchmark our salaries, to ensure they’re competitive against industry standards. And we also conduct regular performance-related pay reviews.

  • Annual leave

    Because our working pattern differs from that of other companies, we calculate our annual leave in hours. You’ll benefit from a generous total of 270 hours’ leave a year which includes an allowance for Bank Holidays.

  • Agile and flexible working

    As a business, we’re moving to a more agile working model, which means for some roles we’re introducing the opportunity to work offsite or at home. And, if it works for you and for the business, we’re also open to discussing flexible working arrangements.

  • AWE Life Insurance

    We also provide a life insurance benefit for all employees, aged up to and including 74. This means that, in the event of your death, a lump sum death-in-service benefit of four-times your salary is payable.

  • The AWE Group Personal Pension

    Upon being enrolled in the pension plan, you’ll pay a percentage of your salary into the pension each month. It’s flexible, so you can increase or decrease the amount you pay into the plan at any time. The Company will also make a contribution to your pension on your behalf.

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