Laser Plasma Diagnostics Industrial Placement Opportunity
6 days ago
We are seeking a highly motivated and enthusiastic placement student to join our team at the Central Laser Facility. As a member of our team, you will have the opportunity to work on cutting-edge projects, develop your skills, and contribute to the advancement of laser plasma diagnostics.
Key Responsibilities- Assist in the development, testing, and integration of new diagnostics and equipment
- Design and construct hardware and software solutions
- Collaborate with scientists and engineers to install and operate diagnostics
- Develop and utilize analysis codes
- Communicate results and techniques to the wider team
- Currently enrolled on an undergraduate degree course and returning to university/studies to complete your undergraduate degree following the placement
- Required or have requested to take an industrial placement year
- Have the right to live and work in the UK for the duration of the placement
- Able to commence employment in summer 2025
- Good understanding of basic physics concepts (optics, electromagnetism, lasers)
- Computer programming experience (e.g. Python, C++)
- Effective written and verbal communication skills
- Highly motivated and able to work independently
- Demonstrate good team working capabilities
- Good problem-solving skills
- Responsible approach to health and safety
- Experience with data analysis
UK Research and Innovation (UKRI) is an organisation that brings together the seven disciplinary research councils, Research England and Innovate UK. We are committed to delivering benefits for UK society and the economy through world-class research, skills, and business-led innovation.
Benefits- Defined benefit pension scheme
- Excellent holiday entitlement
- Access to employee shopping/travel discounts
- Salary sacrifice cycle to work scheme
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Didcot, Oxfordshire, United Kingdom UK Research and Innovation Full timeAbout the RoleWe are seeking a highly motivated and enthusiastic placement student to join our team at the Central Laser Facility. As a member of our team, you will have the opportunity to work on cutting-edge projects, develop your skills, and contribute to the advancement of laser plasma diagnostics.Key ResponsibilitiesAssist in the development, testing,...
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Didcot, Oxfordshire, United Kingdom UK Research and Innovation Full timeAbout the RoleWe are seeking a highly motivated and enthusiastic placement student to join our team at the Central Laser Facility. As a member of our team, you will have the opportunity to work on cutting-edge projects, develop your skills, and contribute to the advancement of laser plasma diagnostics.Key ResponsibilitiesAssist in the development, testing,...
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