Student Intern - Science

UHI Inverness; Inverness; On-site; GBP 26,000 - 27,000; Part time

Job summary

UHI Inverness invites applications for a Student Intern – Science on a fixed-term contract. This vacancy is open only to UHI students. The role is 6 hours per week (0.17 FTE) for 9 months with a salary grade A (£25,725–£25,970 per annum pro-rata 1 FTE).

PVG Check is required prior to starting. Closing date 4 October 2026; interviews w/c 8 October 2026. Applications should be submitted to the Human Resources Department.

Qualifications

• SCQF Level 6 qualification or equivalent (for example HNC, SVQ 3 in a relevant discipline)/ or experience in a technical/lab environment.
• IT skills in MS Office
• Ability to work effectively as a team member in a fast-moving environment, providing an effective service to a wide variety of clients
• Ability to prioritise and organise individual and team tasks effectively and in accordance with the requirements of service level agreements

Responsibilities

• Maintaining and preparing materials and equipment for practical lab sessions.
• Presenting at Open Day/Evening events to promote the study of Science and ensuring a safe day to day running of the science area.
• SCQF Level 6 qualification or equivalent (for example HNC, SVQ 3 in a relevant discipline)/ or experience in a technical/lab environment. At Intern level, working towards this level of qualification is acceptable
• IT skills in MS Office
• Ability to work effectively as a team member in a fast-moving environment, providing an effective service to a wide variety of clients

Skills

MS Office

Working with others

Communicating and Influencing

Customer Focus

Organising and Delivery

Health and Safety

Education

SCQF Level 6/Equivalent (HNC/SVQ3)

Job description

*This vacancy is only open to UHI students. Please do not apply if you are not studying at UHI*

Student Intern – Science

6 hours per week (0.17 FTE)

9 Month Fixed-Term Contract

Salary Grade A, £25,725 - £25,970 per annum pro-rata 1 FTE

We are one of the largest partners of the University of the Highlands and Islands, a partnership of 11 colleges and research institutions comprising Scotland’s newest university.

As the UK’s leading tertiary education provider, we deliver both further education and higher education courses and that makes us different from traditional institutions. Through an innovative approach to learning and some of the best online learning technologies, we offer our students the complete learner journey, where they have choice and flexibility to study from access level right through to PhD.

UHI Inverness is at the heart of the community. Working closely with businesses and stakeholders, our curriculum and research capacity is designed to meet the ever-evolving needs of industry and support the strengths and ambitions of the region. Through a personalised approach, we help our students discover their right path, providing them with a combination of qualification and job-ready skills to succeed in the workplace. UHI Inverness has locations at Inverness Campus and also the Scottish School of Forestry (Balloch), a growing hub for research, innovation and enterprise set within a 215 acre site.

We are seeking an enthusiastic, dedicated member of staff to work with us as a Student Intern Science on a Fixed term contract.

Job Purpose:

Applications are being invited from students with experience in the Science, Technology and/or Engineering fields of study.

Key Accountabilities:

This exciting opportunity will have you partaking in a wide range of responsibilities including maintaining and preparing materials and equipment for practical lab sessions, presenting at Open Day/Evening events to promote the study of Science and ensuring a safe day to day running of the science area.

SCQF Level 6 qualification or equivalent (for example HNC, SVQ 3 in a relevant discipline)/ or experience in a technical/lab environment. At Intern level, working towards this level of qualification is acceptable

IT skills in MS Office

Ability to work effectively as a team member in a fast-moving environment, providing an effective service to a wide variety of clients

Ability to prioritise and organise individual and team tasks effectively and in accordance with the requirements of service level agreements

• Working with others
• Communicating and Influencing
• Customer Focus
• Organising and Delivery
• Health and Safety

Please note: the successful post holder will need to pass a satisfactory PVG Scheme check through Disclosure Scotland prior to commencing employment.

Application Closing Date: 4 th October 2026

Shortlisting will take place on 5 th October 2026

Interviews week commencing 8 th October 2026

Please note that UHI Inverness does not hold a sponsorship licence for work visas. Applicants must therefore already have the legal right to work in the UK through their own status or visa arrangements. Unfortunately, we are unable to consider candidates who require visa sponsorship at this time.

If you have any queries about the application process, or to request a manual application form, please contact the Human Resources Department on [e-mail] or on 01463 273210.

Requests for feedback following interview are welcomed, however due to the high volume of applications we receive, we are unable to provide feedback on applications that have not been shortlisted for interview.