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He may have only just finished his first year but Jonathan Frost is already doing all he can to prepare himself for the job market. He explains why he's putting his CV ahead of his studies  'Getting involved in clubs and societies in his my year has strengthened my skill set,' says Jonathan Frost.  Having just completed my first year, I wouldn't say that employability is high on most first year students' priorities or, for some, is even recognised as a priority at all. Most students value their academic progress or social life, and with good reason, but what is the purpose of university if not for further equipping students for the job market? With many universities set to charge £9,000 a year for tuition fees, the university experience should be about getting value for money from day one. This means leaving with more than a degree after an expensive few years. A degree alone is no longer enough to get a return on investment. The advice I receive...

***PHYSICS STUDENTS ACTIVELY ENCOURAGED TO APPLY AND INCLUDES SPONSORSHIP TO ATTEND*** ESA’s Education Office, with the support of the Science, Applications & Climate Department, is now inviting applications from Master and PhD students enrolled in engineering or science degrees for an exciting new workshop on Earth Observation Remote Sensing. The selected students will be sponsored by ESA. The sponsorship will cover accommodation and meals, as well as up to 200 Euros for travelling to Belgium. ESA is dedicated to Earth Observation (EO) satellite missions, being the driving force behind the Sentinels missions, among many others, such as the small Proba-V one. EO satellites are vital for supporting the daily lives of people all around the globe, and will be at the forefront of efforts to confront future challenges. The remote sensing data they generate enables rapid responses to natural disasters such as flooding; the monitoring of vegetation and agriculture; optimisation o...

Wednesday 10 October 2018 from 12.00 – 15.30 Exhibition Centre, University of York   **FREE to attend with return coach travel from Sheffield Uni for those registered** More than 35 employers looking to recruit undergraduate and postgraduate physicists for year in industry placements, internships, graduate-level roles and research and development positions. Employers attending are from a diverse range of sectors, including medical, engineering, patent law, science writing, geoscience, aerospace and many more. Explore new directions with employer panel discussions focused on Medical Physics and Technologies, IT and Artifi cial Intelligence, Engineering and Advanced Manufacturing, and High-tech, Consulting and Research and Development. Polish your credentials in employer-led CV Clinics and connect with employers through presentations. For more details and to book your place with FREE return coach travel from Sheffield University for those pre-registered visit: 5th_physics_f...

Starting Out is the national careers guide for students, graduates and job seekers, showcasing LGBT-inclusive employers. Whether you're looking for your first job or want to make a career change, Starting Out provides the information you need to find an inclusive employer. It contains advice on how to identify inclusive employers, insights into different sectors and perspectives from inspirational LGBT workplace role models. All featured employers are members of Stonewall’s Diversity Champions programme, the leading employers' programme for ensuring all LGBT staff are accepted without exception in the workplace. Download your copy here: https://www.stonewall.org.uk/starting-out-201718

Tuesday 2nd October 1 pm The routes into teacher training have become more diverse over recent years i.e. PGCE, School Direct, SCITT, Teach First. Secondary Physics is currently one of the shortage subject areas and attractive bursaries are available to attract new trainee teachers. This talk includes information about each of the main training routes, suggests ways to get relevant experience and provides an insight into funding arrangements. It includes the essential information that you will need if you are considering teaching as a future career, or just about to put in an application for teacher training. All students are welcome to attend this event including undergraduates in any year of study, taught postgraduates and postgraduate researchers. Book a place via the link below: https://careerconnect.sheffield.ac.uk/leap/event.html?id=5123&service=Careers+Service

Based at our East Leake Headquarters, we have a requirement for a Physicist/Graduate Physicist. Reporting to the Research Manager, your role will be to develop novel and improve existing instrumentation and interpretation techniques for well logging, primarily in the area of nuclear, electrical and acoustic measurements and to support existing equipment. To do this, you will undertake theoretical studies, computer modelling and laboratory and field experiments. Your intrinsic problem solving and analytical abilities, coupled with commercial environment awareness, will be used to resolve challenges in the development of scientific instrumentation and algorithms. You will need a minimum of a 2.1 bachelor’s degree, in Physics or a degree with substantive Physics content (a relevant MSc or PhD is desirable), and will be comfortable working with algorithms and data. You should have IT skills in Microsoft Word, Outlook and Excel. Some experience with MathCad, MatLab or similar numerical/en...

Astute Education specialise in recruiting contracted and permanent staff to Nurseries, Primary, Middle, Secondary and Further Education establishments around the world. The UAE government is looking to appoint Maths Graduate Teachers to start from October 2018 and January 2019 (Start dates are flexible). As part of the UAE’s education reforms, they are looking for Graduates with a degree in either Maths, Physics, Mechanical / Electrical / Civil Engineering for a project within the government Secondary Schools throughout the UAE. AST2847 – Maths Graduate Teacher (Maths / Engineering / Physics) – United Arab Emirates – October 2018 / January 2019 Graduates must have excellent subject knowledge within Maths, be interested in working with young people to make a difference whilst getting paid to live in the UAE during training and experiencing a new culture. It is essential that you are committed to developing as a teacher and possess a positive “can do” attitude and willingness ...

Discussing thought-provoking questions with enquiring minds is at the heart of physics teaching as a profession. You’ll help your students to understand the world around them, capturing their imagination and preparing them for the future. Train to teach with a £28,000 IOP Scholarship There are just 140 scholarships available for those with a physics, engineering or related degree to train to teach in England in the 2018/19 academic year. In addition to the funding, IOP scholars will benefit from •    IOP membership for your teacher training year, including a subscription to Physics World •    Celebration events at the beginning of your training •    Networking events and educational trips •    Opportunities to contribute to physics education policy Those with a mechanical engineering degree could also be eligible for IMechE Associate membership. The future of physics and engineering is in your hands. Find out more: https://...

We are pleased to inform you that the RISE Graduate Scheme is now live and accepting applications! There are 30 graduate roles available across Sheffield City Region, with vacancies available in multiple sectors, including: •    Engineering/STEM •    Sales •    Business •    Virtual Reality •    Marketing •    Pharmaceuticals •    Human Resources •    IT •    Recruitment •    Charity •    Fashion and Textiles All RISE roles are paid with a competitive salary and most have excellent progression opportunities. Additionally, 19 of the roles are open to candidates from any degree background, meaning if you fancy working in a sector outside the bounds of your degree subject, you have the opportunity to do so! All RISE roles are based within a local business in the Sheffield city region with roles available in Sheffield, Ches...

The Space Placements in INdustry scheme (SPIN) has been designed to provide an introductory link for those considering employment in the space sector and space sector organisations looking to find the most talented and enthusiastic people to ensure the future success of their businesses. The scheme is managed by the UK Space Agency and supported by the Satellite Applications Catapult. The value of practical experience in the workplace has long been recognised to offer benefits to the spintern, providing valuable experience of the work environment and the skills that are crucial to a successful career, and benefits to the sponsor or host organisation who can identify a project that might otherwise not be achievable, carried out with a fresh pair of eyes and perhaps a fresh perspective on their own organisation and possibly provide an informal extended interview of a potential employee. The scheme has been running since 2013 and continues to grow in popularity.  We always encourage...

SCITT Paid Undergraduate Internship Programme 2018 This programme is led by Altrincham Grammar School for Girls (outstanding) and is aimed at undergraduate students of science, technology, engineering and maths, who are in their penultimate year of study and who are considering a career in teaching. You will get the chance to observe and learn from outstanding classroom practitioners and run small intervention groups, workshops and projects to see if teaching really is the career for you. Internships will take place over four weeks in Manchester during June/July 2018 •    You will receive teaching experience and training from outstanding subject mentors •    You will be offered support with your teacher training application during your final year •    You will be guaranteed an interview should you apply for our teacher training programme •    You will be offered support when preparing for your professional skills tests •...

Considering a career in Project Management? Employer skills sessions - Thursday 10 May 12-1.30pm Project work is everywhere. Whether you want to become an academic, join a small charity, a start-up, a big firm or the public sector you will encounter projects. This hands-on workshop with two Project Mangers working in government will take you from ‘what is a project?’ to understanding project management techniques like scheduling, stakeholder management and critical path analysis in 1.5 hours. No prior experience needed. Emily Mills and George Horgan are project managers on the UK Government Project Delivery Fast Stream. They have experience in a range of projects including IT, Finance, Construction, Organisational Transformation and not-for-profit (but are young enough to remember what being a student is like!) Book your place via MUSE/CareerConnect/Events: https://careerconnect.sheffield.ac.uk/leap/event.html?id=4893&service=Careers+Service

08-May-2018 from 10:00 - 16:00 Diamond Ground Floor Exhibition Space The University of Sheffield Advanced Manufacturing Research Centre with Boeing helps manufacturers of any size to become more competitive by introducing advanced techniques, technologies and processes. We have a global reputation for helping companies to overcome manufacturing problems and have become a model for worldwide collaborative research involving universities, academics and industry. With over 100 industrial members, we work closely with global giants such as Rolls-Royce, BAE Systems, Airbus and McLaren, as well as small and medium sized businesses (SMEs). Our Graduate Programme is designed to give Graduate Engineers the experience of working across the varied capabilities of multiple AMRC research groups and provide an excellent foundation for a future career at the AMRC. We are looking for graduates to work in the field of Machining, Design, Software Programming and Robotics. Meet us to find out more! ...

The Sheffield Solar research group in the Department of Physics and Astronomy currently have a research contract with National Grid to calculate national and regional photovoltaic power flows on the electricity transmission network – to “nowcast” PV power flows. These calculations will be used to assist in electricity demand forecasting and to allow for more renewable generation on the network. We also host a national database of PV generation from different installations across the UK. Please have a look at these services on our website: http://www.solar.sheffield.ac.uk/pvlive/ We are looking to hire a part time placement student to assist in the development of the PV nowcasting platform and service and in particular to undertake data processing and analysis tasks. This will involve the checking, uploading, visualisation and interpretation of a variety of data sources relevant to the work. Different software packages will be used and training in these will be given. The work is fl...

The graduate product development physicist role involves cutting to the core of technical and non-technical issues, discerning what they mean for the project and the company, and then creating something new from that insight. The Medical Devices Group’s business is based on robust solutions; neither rigorous yet inapplicable analysis nor unreliable pragmatism will do. A graduate product development physicist considers problems as they really are and applies technical insight and experience to identify what matters, enabling decision making and guiding design. Expertise in mechanics, thermodynamics, and mechanical and thermal properties of materials are frequently used, as well as an ability to develop experimental or theoretical models of complex processes which strike the right balance between efficiency and fidelity for the purpose and stage of development which they support. TTP’s culture gives wide freedom to think and act, but also requires and expects it to be used. In this env...

We have an exciting opportunity for a high calibre graduate with a degree in physics/electronics/software (2:1 or above). You will be trained to qualify as a Patent Attorney while working as part of the High-Technology team. You will be trained to the highest professional standards. Person requirements: You should be able to communicate effectively both on paper and in person. Some knowledge and experience of electronics, software or telecommunications would be advantageous, as would an interest in scientific and technical developments. You should be conscientious and capable of working to deadlines. You will also need to be organised. A large number of professional exams are required to become a Patent Attorney, so a high level of commitment is required. Qualification requirements: A degree in physics/electronics/software (2:1 or above). A consistently strong academic performance in science, maths and English language. A PhD or industrial experience, while not required, would be ...

Purpose: This is a junior role for an undergraduate student who’s a problem solver, wants an opportunity to develop their communication skills, and is passionate about creating software products that can delight our customers. YORK BASED £18,500 PER ANNUM Main Responsibilities: • Assisting back-end development team with their projects, taking some responsibility for smaller sections of projects. • Assisting front-end development team to develop customer facing apps with emphasis on customer usability and good design. You will be required to work independently but will have strong support available. Key Competencies: • Problem solving skills. • High academic and practical attainment. • Good interpersonal skills. • Good communication skills. • Keen to learn new skills/try new ways of working. Desirable Experience: • Software development experience in a programming language suitable for commercial applications (generally use Ruby and Go, but will accept experience in...

If you are an Engineering, Maths or Physics undergraduate in your penultimate year of study, and are thinking about a career in teaching, this is for you! We currently have positions available for futureteachers to join our internship programme. We are running a four week summer internship where you will gain invaluable teaching experience, working in a school with expert teaching professionals and outstanding teachers. £300 a week to support your placement! Where will I be based? The internship will be based at Bluecoat Aspley Academy commencing 11th June 2018 in association with Bluecoat SCITT Alliance with placements in partner schools. What does the programme look like? • Subject Studies • Professional Studies • Shadowing teaching sta • Lesson Observations • The opportunity to plan and deliver lessons • Involvement with the STEM Festival To apply complete the application form here: https://docs.google.com/forms/d/e/1FAIpQLSeiMnYNtzepTGbf51so3Eu82Lb94Pdm-k-oIB-...

Placement Year – Office for National Statistics – 20 roles available – deadline date 2/4/18 (open to ALL science u/grads) https://www.civilservicejobs.service.gov.uk/csr/jobs.cgi?jcode=1574559&utm_source=Indeed&utm_medium=organic&utm_campaign=Indeed Placement Year – Fera (food science agency) targeting Maths – deadline date 28/3/18 https://www.fera.co.uk/careers/internships Summer Placement Business Analytics – Anglia Water http://www.aplitrak.com/?adid=Y3R1cm5lcjYuNTQzOTMuNDcwN0BhbmdsaWFud2F0ZXIuYXBsaXRyYWsuY29t&source=Indeed.co.uk&sourceType=PREMIUM_POST_SITE Summer Placements British Bank   (targeting University of Sheffield students especially maths) https://careerconnect.sheffield.ac.uk/leap/jobSearch.html?id=74793&service=Careers+Service Summer R&D Placement https://jobs.pgcareers.com/job/reading/r-and-d-laboratory-science-internship-greater-london-innovation-centre-reading/936/7343573?utm_source=publisher&utm_medium=cpc&u...

**Physicist required** Bee Lighting Ltd Salary:  £ TBD      pa Location: West Midlands Job Type: Permanent, full time Web: www.beelighting.co.uk           We have a vacancy for a graduate Physicist, whom is interested in pursuing a career in the field of Automotive and Product Lighting Design, to join our Optical Design team. Prior knowledge of this highly specialised field is not required, and the successful applicant will be given full training. Your responsibilities will include: •    Design and development of optical systems for automotive lamp designs. •    Simulation of optical systems to assess compliance to customer and regulatory requirements. •    CAD modelling of the optical components for simulation and ultimately production tooling purposes. •    Preparation of Optical Design reports to be issued to customers. •  ...