Science and Technology Facilities Council - Scientific Work Placement

Ready for a challenge?
Try recreating a supernova in a laboratory or designing a new material which could put a hydrogen-powered car on every driveway...

This is an opportunity to be part of something really special. An opportunity to work alongside some of the most brilliant minds in science on some of the most exciting research projects in the world. Much more than an observer, you'll be very much part of team at the world-leading research council, actively contributing to projects that will shape and define our future.

As the variety of our work is incredible, you'll broaden your experience much more than you could possibly imagine. At our Rutherford Appleton Laboratory, pioneering research takes place every day, and you could be part of it. Every day will present you with a new challenge as you help to make a difference at the forefront of scientific discovery. One day you could be helping to discover a new particle. The next day you could be using some of the world's most powerful lasers to simulate how our Universe began.

So, discover how you can make the most of your sandwich year and for further information and how to apply go to our website via the apply link below.

Please click here to request and application form by email. You can also call 01235 445435 (answerphone)

Closing date for applications is 23 November 2008.

Interviews will be held on: 21st & 22nd January 2009