Analytical Chemistry Intern - Edinburgh, United Kingdom - University of Edinburgh

University of Edinburgh

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Edinburgh, United Kingdom

2 weeks ago

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Description

Grade UE03:
£21,978 to £22,681 per annum (A revised salary range for this grade of £22,214 to £24,248 is planned to take effect from Spring 2024)

College of Science & Engineering/School of Chemistry

Full-time: 35 hours per week (we are open to considering part-time or flexible working patterns)

Fixed-term: starting 3 rd **June 2024 for 10 weeks

on Campus internships are ONLY open to 2nd year to penultimate year undergraduate students from the University of Edinburgh based in the UK.

You cannot take part if you are a visiting student, or you have already taken part in the programme before.

We are looking for an individual interesting in planning and producing training materials for a selection of modern chemical instruments within our state-of-the-art analytical and materials characterisation facility.

The Opportunity:

This post offers the opportunity to gain significant hands-on experience on a range of advanced analytical instrumentation within the School of Chemistry.

The post holder will be required to learn how to operate a selection of the instruments available, design and produce both written and video training materials to support future users and aid in the general running and upkeep of the lab.

These training materials are intended to form the basis of a larger, long-running strategy to make the School of Chemistry a world class instrument training facility.

The post holder will also be required to spend part of their time working alongside a second Intern on the implementation of strategies to support the School's Sustainability goals.

This post is full-time (35 hours per week), however, we are open to considering part-time or flexible working patterns.

We are also open to considering requests for hybrid working (on a non-contractual basis) that combines a mix of remote and regular on-campus working, however, the vast majority of the work will require hands-on use of the instruments on site.

Your skills and attributes for success:

Good practical chemistry skills and a basic knowledge of some analytical techniques
Proactive, resourceful and enthusiastic to learn new skills and technologies
Excellent verbal and written communication skills
Good organisational skills and time management
Ability to work alone and in teams

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As a valued member of our team you can expect:

A competitive salary.
An exciting, positive, creative, challenging and rewarding place to work.
To be part of a diverse and vibrant international community.
Comprehensive Staff Benefits, such as a generous holiday entitlement, a defined benefits pension scheme, staff discounts, familyfriendly initiatives, and flexible work options. Check out the full list on our
staff benefits page (opens in a new tab) and use our reward calculator to discover the total value of your pay and benefits.

Championing equality, diversity and inclusion

The University of Edinburgh holds a Silver Athena SWAN award in recognition of our commitment to advance gender equality in higher education.

We are members of the Race Equality Charter and we are also Stonewall Scotland Diversity Champions, actively promoting LGBT equality.

Prior to any employment commencing with the University you will be required to evidence your right to work in the UK.

Further information is available on our
right to work webpages (opens new browser tab).

On this occasion the University will not consider applicants requiring sponsorship for this role.

International workers will therefore only be able to take up this role if they can demonstrate an alternative right to work in the UK.

Programme Information
on Campus is run by the Careers Service in collaboration with University departments and Schools.

It offers exclusive summer internships at the University over the summer for 2nd year to penultimate year undergraduate students from the University of Edinburgh.

As well as great work experience, the Careers Service provides supporting resources, this is combined with a framework to support the development of participants' employability and self-reflection with an Edinburgh Award as part of the internship.

Key dates to note
Interviews will be held week commencing 15 th April, 2024.