Neutrino Mechanical Engineer Industrial Placement

Uk Research Innovation (ukri

Neutrino Mechanical Engineer Industrial Placement

£23328

Uk Research Innovation (ukri, Didcot, Oxfordshire

  • Full time
  • Temporary
  • Onsite working

Posted 1 week ago, 11 Sep | Get your application in now before you're too late!

Closing date: Closing date not specified

job Ref: b1edf303556e478c8d1e7223808d6fb8

Full Job Description

UKRI seeks to ensure it creates and maintains a system of openness, fairness and inclusion - a collaborative, trusted environment, which is attractive to and accessible to everyone who is interested in developing their career with us.

  • Currently enrolled on an undergraduate degree course and returning to university/studies to complete your undergraduate degree following the placement (S)

  • Are required or have requested to take an industrial placement year (S)

  • Have the right to live and work in the UK for the duration of the placement (S)

  • Able to commence employment in summer 2025 (S)

  • Interest in particle physics (S&I)

  • Interest in simulation (S&I)

  • Programming experience (S&I)

  • Familiarity with finite element analysis methods (S&I)


  • Desirable:

  • Experience with Ansys or similar Finite Element Analysis software (S&I)

    The STFC Particle Physics Department builds detectors to answer fundamental questions in physics: collaborating on experiments around the world, including the Large Hadron Collider at CERN and neutrino detectors in the USA and Japan. The Particle Physics Department (PPD) is one of the largest particle physics groups in the UK, with 100 staff based across the Rutherford Appleton Laboratory, Boulby Underground Laboratory and CERN. We design, construct and operate for some of the most sensitive scientific instruments in the world, collaborating with partners in academia, industry and international laboratories such as CERN. Our physicists also analyse the data from these experiments and work with researchers across the UK and worldwide. You will work closely with our physicists and engineers, gaining hands-on experience at the cutting edge of technology., As one of Europe's largest research organisations, we ask the biggest questions in the universe to find answers that change the world around us. We seek understanding. We're proud of the impact we make. And we're committed to helping build a globally competitive, knowledge-based UK economy. Being part of all this means contributing to work that pushes boundaries and creates possibilities. You'll work with, and learn from, true experts. Whatever your role, you'll be free to question, and encouraged to share ideas. And, in a positive and supportive culture, you'll discover just what a difference you can make when you're equipped and inspired to excel.


  • We're a place where curious minds thrive. Not bound by profit, we explore ideas that others don't, ask questions that others won't, and discover answers that others are not equipped to find. And, alongside Mars landings and black holes, we also explore diverse, international projects in everything from science and engineering to computing and technology. Whether it's at the cutting edge or behind the scenes, our work is intellectually challenging. It's very often ground-breaking. And it's endlessly, irresistibly fascinating., UKRI is an organisation that brings together the seven disciplinary research councils, Research England and Innovate UK. Together, we build an independent organisation with a strong voice and vision ensuring the UK maintains its world-leading position in research and innovation.

    Supporting some of the world's most exciting and challenging research projects, we develop and operate some of the most remarkable scientific facilities in the world. We are pushing the frontiers of human knowledge through fundamental research and delivering benefits for UK society and the economy through world-class research, skills and business-led innovation.

    STFC's incredibly diverse range of placements allow you to work alongside world leading engineers, scientists, and technicians in highly collaborative environments. Whichever you choose, you will become a critical member of the team in which you will be exposed to exciting projects and challenges from the start. You will be supported every step of the way by our dedicated Early Careers Development Team who will also ensure you benefit from a range of personal development opportunities.

    STFC offers a benefits package crafted to provide an excellent work/life balance including 30 days' annual leave, 10.5 public and privilege days, Christmas closure and flexible working hours. For more information on our full list of benefits, please visit here., Choosing to come to work at UKRI means that you will have access to a whole host of benefits from a defined benefit pension scheme, excellent holiday entitlement, access to employee shopping/travel discounts and salary sacrifice cycle to work scheme. For more details, visit benefits of working for UKRI.

    The role holder will be required to have the appropriate level of security screening/vetting required for the role. UKRI reserves the right to run or re-run security clearance as required during the course of employment.