Dstl Summer Placement - Fareham, United Kingdom - Defence Science and Technology Laboratory

Defence Science and Technology Laboratory

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Fareham, United Kingdom

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Salary:

- £18,278

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Job grade:
Administrative Assistant
Dstl Level 1
Contract type:
Temporary
Fixed Term
Internship
Length of employment:
12 weeks (over the summer starting approx.

June 2023)
Type of role:

Analytical
Business Management and Improvement
Defence Operations
Engineering
Information Technology
Operational Research
Project Delivery
Science
Security
Working pattern:
Flexible working, Fulltime, Compressed Hours
Number of jobs available:
66Contents

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Location

Dstl Porton Down, Salisbury, Wiltshire SP4 0JQ or Dstl Portsdown West, Fareham, Hampshire PO17 6ADAbout the job

Job summary:

Are you studying a STEM or project management related degree and looking for an summer placement like no other?_
Do you want to work on unique projects that help protect the security and prosperity of the UK?_
Would you like to do this, while being supported and mentored by industry experts? _

If so, Dstl (The Defence Science and Technology Laboratory) has the place for you. Join us on a 10-12 week summer placement scheme between your academic studies.

Working in one of our divisions (Chemical Biological Radiological, Cyber Information Systems, Counter-terrorism & Security, Exploration or Platform Systems) you will gain an understanding of a career in science, research and technology while being exposed to genuine projects, witnessing trials and working on tasks independently and within a group.

Impress us? We will speak to you about our sponsorship opportunities

Dstl who?

The Defence Science and Technology Laboratory (Dstl) is the science, technology and engineering arm of the UK's Ministry of Defence.

We recognise the importance of diversity and inclusion as we welcome fresh ideas.

We are committed to building an inclusive working environment in which each employee fulfils their potential and maximises their contribution.

We particularly welcome female and ethnic minority applicants and those from the LGBTQI community, as they are under-represented within Dstl at this level.

Job description:

While on your summer placement, you will:

_ Get an insight into working for Dstl and within UK Government_

- _ Contribute to projects advancing research with technology and research that due to their sensitivity cannot be done anywhere else_
- _ Take pride and care in your tasks, knowing what you do makes real impact _
- _Develop your skills and learn from Dstl employees, wider government, industry and academia,_

Which Division would I work in?
Dstl is looking for placements across a range of our divisions:

Cyber & Information Systems Division delivers evidence based resilient sensing, information and effector systems for the defence and security of the UK. The threats that the UK faces every day are many and varied. CIS advance the tools, techniques and tradecrafts required to establish World Class capabilities to detect and counter these threats through research, development and technology assessment. We maintain and develop a range of capabilities that achieve the division's vision of delivering transformational information superiority. Working with our partners, together we offer the capabilities that provide the skills, knowledge, expertise and facilities that underpin the outcomes needed to support Defence in Cyber, C4ISR and Space related areas - both now and in the future.

Operations Division provides the platform and capability to enable the delivery of high impact S&T. Operations are responsible for maintaining the legacy, delivering the now and planning for the future to ensure Dstl can continue to deliver Defence and Security S&T through a wide range of infrastructure, digital and business change projects and programmes.

Exploration Division looks past the known and looks for the "Generation after Next" of technology to give defence and our security services the ability to protect ourselves and our allies. We seek to discover and exploit the science that no one has done before.

Projects are wide range from:

preparing defence for the future by identifying and promoting generation after next science and technologies; leading the thinking behind key decisions that will shape the future of defence; harness innovation in the information environment; and future proof defence in a climate changing world.

Platform Systems Division brings together science and technology based around the platforms that are used by our armed forces, and the mission systems and weapons systems that are linked to or integrated within them. Examples of platforms include military vehicles like tanks or fighter jets. We primarily support the front line commands (Army, Navy and Air Force), providing advice and solutions when there are gaps in the capability of platforms, to help ensure the UK retains its b