Materials Scientist Year in Industry: Hands-on Materials & Analysis

targetjobs UK; Aldermaston; On-site; GBP 18,000 - 24,000; Full time

Job summary

AWE is offering a placement year for a student working toward a 2:2 degree in Materials Science or Chemistry. The role is on-site at Aldermaston, with a focus on materials development and analytical techniques in a secure environment.

You will gain hands-on experience in testing material behaviour under conditions relevant to mission-critical technologies, under the supervision of experienced scientists. This placement emphasises practical experimentation, data analysis and collaboration across

Qualifications

• Working toward at least a 2:2 degree in Materials Science or Chemistry.
• Interest in materials development or analytical chemistry.
• Motivation to contribute to experimental science and data interpretation.

Responsibilities

• Support materials development by assisting in experiments and analysis.
• Assist in characterisation using chemical, physical, microscopic, spectroscopic or thermal techniques.
• Plan and carry out experiments to understand material behaviour in complex systems.

Skills

Scientific curiosity

Practical problem-solving

Attention to detail

Collaboration

Education

2:2 degree in Materials Science or Chemistry

Job description

AWE is offering a placement year for a student working toward a 2:2 degree in Materials Science or Chemistry. The role is on-site at Aldermaston, with a focus on materials development and analytical techniques in a secure environment.

You will gain hands-on experience in testing material behaviour under conditions relevant to mission-critical technologies, under the supervision of experienced scientists. This placement emphasises practical experimentation, data analysis and collaboration across