Newcastle University MATLAB Student Ambassador

The MathWorks, Inc.; Hartford; Hybrid; GBP 60,000 - 80,000; Part time

Job summary

A leading technology company in the UK is seeking a MATLAB Student Ambassador to engage with students through events and social media. The role requires proficiency in MATLAB, strong interpersonal skills, and excellent communication abilities. This is a paid position with a hybrid work model, allowing flexibility between office and home. Applicants must be pursuing a degree and have legal authorization to work in the UK.

Benefits

Paid position

Hybrid work model

Qualifications

• Candidates must be pursuing a bachelor's or master's level degree.
• Proficient in MATLAB; familiarity with Simulink is a plus.
• Strong interpersonal skills with a passion for social media.
• Undergraduate or Graduate student in good academic standing with at least two semesters remaining.
• Excellent written and oral communication skills.
• Strong time-management skills and ability to work on several projects simultaneously.
• Legal authorization to work in the United Kingdom.

Responsibilities

• Host fun events on campus to demonstrate MATLAB and Simulink.
• Use social media skills to spread awareness of MathWorks products.
• Explore ideas for spreading awareness for the MathWorks brand.
• Identify and engage with prominent student organizations.
• Plan and organize events on campus.
• Use social media and communication channels at the university to spread awareness.
• Promote MathWorks presence at career fairs and recruiting events.

Skills

Proficient in MATLAB

Strong interpersonal skills

Social media skills

Excellent communication skills

Strong time-management skills

Education

Bachelor's or master's level degree

Job description

The MATLAB Student Ambassador position requires a commitment of approximately 5 hours per week and is a paid position.

Responsibilities

• Host fun events on campus to demonstrate MATLAB and Simulink; we provide you with the resources to spread awareness of our products such as software demos and hardware tools.
• Use your social media skills to spread awareness of MathWorks products on Facebook and Twitter by sharing articles.
• Explore and implement creative ideas for spreading awareness for the MathWorks brand and products among students.
• Identify and engage with prominent student organizations related to Engineering, Math, Science and Finance.
• Plan and organize events on campus to demonstrate the state‑of‑the‑art with MATLAB and Simulink.
• Use social media outlets and prevalent communication channels at the university to spread awareness for MathWorks Student Challenges and resources available to learn MATLAB and Simulink.
• Promote MathWorks presence at university career fairs, information sessions and other recruiting events.

Qualifications

• Candidates must be pursuing a bachelor's or master's level degree.
• Proficient in MATLAB; familiarity with Simulink is a plus.
• Strong interpersonal skills with a passion for social media (Facebook, LinkedIn, Twitter, blogging, etc.).
• Undergraduate or Graduate student in good academic standing with at least two semesters remaining in the degree program (preferably in Engineering).
• Excellent written and oral communication skills.
• Strong time‑management skills and the ability to work on several projects simultaneously.
• Legal authorization to work in the United Kingdom.

Benefits & Work Model

The position is paid and offers a hybrid work model that enables staff members to split their time between the office and home, providing the advantage of both in-person collaboration and flexible at‑home optimization.

About MathWorks

MathWorks nurtures growth, appreciates inclusivity, encourages initiative, values teamwork, shares success, and rewards excellence.

Learn more about applying and interviewing: https://www.mathworks.com/company/jobs/resources/applying-and-interviewing.html#onboarding.