Materials Scientist: Onsite Lab Innovator in Materials

AWE; Aldermaston; On-site; GBP 20,000 - 28,000; Full time

Job summary

AWE in Aldermaston is offering a year-long placement for students pursuing a Materials Science or Chemistry degree. You will work on materials development and analytical techniques within an on-site lab and office environment, gaining practical experience across experimental science and data reporting.

This placement emphasizes understanding material behaviour, planning and carrying out experiments, and collaborating with engineering and scientific teams.

Qualifications

• Pursuing a 2:2 degree in Materials Science or Chemistry with interest in materials development or analytical chemistry.
• Interest in joining a laboratory and office-based placement with potential for future opportunities.
• Understanding of laboratory safety and analytical techniques is beneficial.

Responsibilities

• Plan and carry out experiments to understand material behaviour in complex systems.
• Explore materials development, characterization techniques and data analysis.
• Collaborate with engineering and scientific teams to share evidence and findings.
• Contribute to technical reporting and documentation of results.

Skills

Materials science

Analytical chemistry

Lab work

Attention to detail

Collaboration

Education

Pursuing degree in Materials Science or Chemistry (2:2)

Job description

AWE in Aldermaston is offering a year-long placement for students pursuing a Materials Science or Chemistry degree. You will work on materials development and analytical techniques within an on-site lab and office environment, gaining practical experience across experimental science and data reporting.

This placement emphasizes understanding material behaviour, planning and carrying out experiments, and collaborating with engineering and scientific teams.