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Public Engagement Industrial Placement

Uk Research Innovation (ukri

Public Engagement 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: f4c2a50f147945dcabde1d6808912942

Full Job Description

  • Researching and communicating our science and engineering through channels including events, activities, workshops and articles, to a range of audiences.

  • Developing new, creative resources for scientists/engineers to take to festivals, fairs and schools, and for remote and online delivery

  • Working with the NQCC outreach, education and skills team to help deliver public engagement events

  • Supporting other NQCC outreach and public engagement and communications activities such as developing creative technical content for social media channels and the NQCC website, 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.

    You will have a have a passion for STEM (science, technology, engineering and mathematics). You will enjoy using and developing your presentation, organisational and creative skills to promote our science and engineering, and STEM subjects and careers, to a wide range of audiences through articles, education activities and events, including science fairs and festivals. Some events may be virtual.


    • The role would suit someone studying for a science or engineering degree, interested in science communication and keen to encourage and engage with young people and the public. The candidate will be able to work well both individually and as part of a team and be interested in scientific areas and communicating that science to diverse audiences.,
  • 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)

  • Keen interest or passion in science communication, schools and public engagement (S,I)

  • Excellent presentation skills, communication skills and good organisational skills (S,I)

  • Demonstrate good team working capabilities (S,I)

  • The willingness to learn new skills, both technical and non-technical (I)

  • Demonstrate an interest in quantum computing (S,I)


    • Desirable:

  • Enrolled on a degree course with a Public Engagement/Science Communication component or module (S,I)

  • Experience in STEM public engagement or education (S,I)

  • Demonstrate an understanding and the ability to explain quantum computing to a lay audience (I)

    The NQCC is the UK's national centre for quantum computing, dedicated to accelerating its development by addressing the challenges of scaling up the technology. Our vision is to enable the UK to solve some of the most complex and challenging problems facing society by harnessing the potential of quantum computing. The centre is working with businesses, government and the research community to deliver quantum computing capabilities for the UK and support the growth of the emerging industry.


    • The NQCC's programme represents a £93m investment and is being delivered jointly by the research councils, EPSRC and STFC, as part of UK Research and Innovation. The centre will be headquartered in a purpose-built facility, due for completion in 2023, within STFC's Rutherford Appleton Laboratory site at the Harwell Campus in Oxfordshire., 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.