Job description
EPSRC’s Vacation Internships scheme gives undergraduate students a taster of what it is like to do research. The students are given practical, first-hand experience of working on and carrying out research in a UK university.”
The Open University Faculty of Science, Technology, Engineering & Mathematics (STEM) currently holds an EPSRC DTP award covering the following subject areas:
- General Engineering
- IT, Systems Sciences and Software Engineering
- Mathematical Sciences
- Physics
Every Summer, we host up to 15 paid research internships within STEM. These internships will provide an opportunity for undergraduate students to get a taster of what it is like to do research in a UK university. Virtual and flexible working hours are available for most internships, please see the full job descriptions for details.
Previous Intern Comments
“Go for it. It is a fantastic experience, put everything in and you will get double returned back to you. A brilliant experience but be ready to learn!”
“I can even say that the internship exceeded my expectations! ….The organisation, project management, time efficiency and the topic itself were amazing and altogether accounted for a great experience.”
“I learned a lot about research, academic writing and about working in academia in general, I also expanded my knowledge drastically on the subject area.”
What we are looking for
- be an undergraduate or Masters student in a STEM subject area.
- not have completed your degree studies before the planned end of the internship. An internship should generally take place in the summer vacation before your final year of study.
- have a right to work in the UK and carry out the placement whilst resident in the UK. We are not able to sponsor visas for the internship.
Accepted degree subjects
- environmental science and ecology
- physics
- electronic and electrical engineering
- biology and life sciences
- sports science
- computer sciences and information technology
- medicine
- transport engineering
- agricultural sciences
- food sciences
- mechanical engineering
- mathematics
- aerospace engineering
- animal care and veterinary science
- chemistry
- chemical engineering
Additional job details
- Workplace
- Remote options available
- Location
- Milton Keynes · Home Based
- Salary
- £12.28 per hour
How to apply
To apply for this role please email the following two documents to STEM-research-student-support@open.ac.uk by 5pm (BST) Tuesday 7th May 2024.
- CV
- Cover letter including evidence that you have the essential skills and explaining why you want to carry out this project
Please contact stem-research-student-support@open.ac.uk if you have any queries.
The Open University is committed to equality, diversity and inclusion which is reflected in our mission to be open to people, places, methods and ideas. We aim to foster a diverse and inclusive environment so that all in our OU community can reach their potential. We recognise that different people bring different perspectives, ideas, knowledge, and culture, and that this difference brings great strength. We strive to recruit, retain and develop the careers of a diverse pool of students and staff, and particularly encourage applications from all underrepresented groups. We also aspire to make The Open University a supportive workplace for all through our policies, services and staff networks.
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Closing date: 7 May 2024