Artemis Industrial Placement
| Dyddiad hysbysebu: | 02 Hydref 2025 |
|---|---|
| Cyflog: | £24,961 bob blwyddyn |
| Oriau: | Llawn Amser |
| Dyddiad cau: | 19 Hydref 2025 |
| Lleoliad: | Rutherford Appleton Laboratory, Harwell, Oxfordshire OX11 0QX |
| Gweithio o bell: | Ar y safle yn unig |
| Cwmni: | STFC |
| Math o swydd: | Dros dro |
| Cyfeirnod swydd: | 1269 |
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Organisation: Science and Technology Facilities Council (STFC)
Salary: £24,961 per annum
Contract Type: Fixed-Term (12 months)
Hours: Full-time (37 hours per week)
Location: Rutherford Appleton Laboratory, Harwell Campus, Didcot
Start Date: September 2026
Closing Date: Sunday, 19 October 2025
Interview Date: December 2025 / January 2026
About the Role
The Central Laser Facility (CLF) is home to world-leading laser technologies and a vibrant research community. One of its key facilities, Artemis, specialises in ultrafast laser and extreme ultraviolet (XUV) science, enabling researchers to study rapid processes at the atomic and molecular level.
We’re offering an exciting industrial placement within the Artemis Group, where you’ll work alongside experienced scientists and engineers on cutting-edge experiments. You’ll gain hands-on experience operating ultrafast lasers, managing vacuum systems, and supporting visiting researchers. You’ll also contribute to new developments such as XUV Transient Absorption Spectroscopy (XTAS) and EUV ptychography, helping to push the boundaries of nanoscale imaging and ultrafast science.
Key Responsibilities
- Operate ultrafast lasers and manage optical setups
- Work with vacuum systems and beamline instrumentation
- Support visiting researchers with experimental setups and troubleshooting
- Contribute to ongoing development projects within the Artemis facility
- Use scientific tools for instrument control and data analysis
- Work independently and collaboratively on assigned research tasks
Person Specification
Essential Criteria (assessed via shortlisting and/or interview):
✔Currently enrolled on an undergraduate degree and returning to complete your studies after the placement (S)
✔Required or have requested to undertake an industrial placement year (S)
✔Eligible to live and work in the UK for the duration of the placement (S)
✔Available to start in summer 2026 (S)
✔Completed first two years of a degree in physics, chemistry or a closely related subject, with grades equivalent to a 2:1 or higher (S)
✔GCSE English or equivalent (S)
✔Experience in experimental physics, chemistry or a related lab course (S)
✔Ability to apply scientific concepts to practical problem-solving (I)
✔Understanding of relevant fundamental principles from university studies (I)
✔Highly motivated and able to work independently and in a team (I)
✔Effective written and verbal communication skills (I)
✔Responsible approach to health and safety (I)
Desirable Criteria:
✔A-levels in Physics, Chemistry, Maths or Further Maths (S)
✔Programming and/or data analysis skills (S)
✔Experience in a research or laboratory environment (S)
To view the full job description and explore our employee benefits, please click ‘Apply’ to be redirected to our careers site.
Employee Benefits
✔30 days annual leave plus 10.5 bank holidays and privilege days
✔Flexible working hours
✔Defined average salary pension scheme
✔Free parking and accessible public transport links
✔Excellent learning and development opportunities
✔Cycle to work scheme
More about our benefits: https://stfccareers.co.uk/rewards-and-benefits/
Application Guidance
Please note that we can only accept a maximum of 2 applications per candidate.
Part of our application process involves submitting your CV and a cover letter. Your cover letter should address your suitability for the opportunity based how you meet each essential criteria stated in this advert.
Please note that we hold the right to close this vacancy early if a sufficient number of applications have been received.
Why Join Us?
We ask some of the biggest questions in the universe, to answer some of the biggest challenges in the world. Together, our scientists, technologists, engineers and business support team explore the unknown across every field you could think of. And they turn what they find into work that changes the world around us.
What could you achieve with the world-leading facilities and experts of one of Europe's largest research organisations by your side? Join us and discover what's possible!
Salary: £24,961 per annum
Contract Type: Fixed-Term (12 months)
Hours: Full-time (37 hours per week)
Location: Rutherford Appleton Laboratory, Harwell Campus, Didcot
Start Date: September 2026
Closing Date: Sunday, 19 October 2025
Interview Date: December 2025 / January 2026
About the Role
The Central Laser Facility (CLF) is home to world-leading laser technologies and a vibrant research community. One of its key facilities, Artemis, specialises in ultrafast laser and extreme ultraviolet (XUV) science, enabling researchers to study rapid processes at the atomic and molecular level.
We’re offering an exciting industrial placement within the Artemis Group, where you’ll work alongside experienced scientists and engineers on cutting-edge experiments. You’ll gain hands-on experience operating ultrafast lasers, managing vacuum systems, and supporting visiting researchers. You’ll also contribute to new developments such as XUV Transient Absorption Spectroscopy (XTAS) and EUV ptychography, helping to push the boundaries of nanoscale imaging and ultrafast science.
Key Responsibilities
- Operate ultrafast lasers and manage optical setups
- Work with vacuum systems and beamline instrumentation
- Support visiting researchers with experimental setups and troubleshooting
- Contribute to ongoing development projects within the Artemis facility
- Use scientific tools for instrument control and data analysis
- Work independently and collaboratively on assigned research tasks
Person Specification
Essential Criteria (assessed via shortlisting and/or interview):
✔Currently enrolled on an undergraduate degree and returning to complete your studies after the placement (S)
✔Required or have requested to undertake an industrial placement year (S)
✔Eligible to live and work in the UK for the duration of the placement (S)
✔Available to start in summer 2026 (S)
✔Completed first two years of a degree in physics, chemistry or a closely related subject, with grades equivalent to a 2:1 or higher (S)
✔GCSE English or equivalent (S)
✔Experience in experimental physics, chemistry or a related lab course (S)
✔Ability to apply scientific concepts to practical problem-solving (I)
✔Understanding of relevant fundamental principles from university studies (I)
✔Highly motivated and able to work independently and in a team (I)
✔Effective written and verbal communication skills (I)
✔Responsible approach to health and safety (I)
Desirable Criteria:
✔A-levels in Physics, Chemistry, Maths or Further Maths (S)
✔Programming and/or data analysis skills (S)
✔Experience in a research or laboratory environment (S)
To view the full job description and explore our employee benefits, please click ‘Apply’ to be redirected to our careers site.
Employee Benefits
✔30 days annual leave plus 10.5 bank holidays and privilege days
✔Flexible working hours
✔Defined average salary pension scheme
✔Free parking and accessible public transport links
✔Excellent learning and development opportunities
✔Cycle to work scheme
More about our benefits: https://stfccareers.co.uk/rewards-and-benefits/
Application Guidance
Please note that we can only accept a maximum of 2 applications per candidate.
Part of our application process involves submitting your CV and a cover letter. Your cover letter should address your suitability for the opportunity based how you meet each essential criteria stated in this advert.
Please note that we hold the right to close this vacancy early if a sufficient number of applications have been received.
Why Join Us?
We ask some of the biggest questions in the universe, to answer some of the biggest challenges in the world. Together, our scientists, technologists, engineers and business support team explore the unknown across every field you could think of. And they turn what they find into work that changes the world around us.
What could you achieve with the world-leading facilities and experts of one of Europe's largest research organisations by your side? Join us and discover what's possible!
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