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DEADLINE – Teach First Leadership Development Programme – Wednesday 2 May. It’s your last chance to join our Leadership Development Programme in 2018, as we will be closing for applications on Wednesday 2 May. As we recruit on a rolling basis, subjects will close as they fill, so we strongly recommend applying as soon as possible to secure your place. If you aren’t aware Teach First is a charity, the UK’s largest graduate employer and #4 in the Times Top 100 graduate routes of choice. We believe no child’s success should be limited by their background and address this in many ways, more information about Teach First can be found here: https://www.teachfirst.org.uk/

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! ...

Graduate Role – Technology FDM https://careerconnect.sheffield.ac.uk/leap/jobSearch.html?id=75531&service=Careers+ServiceVacancy Ref E9NLL Graduate Teaching Scheme – for Physics students – Institute of Physics https://careerconnect.sheffield.ac.uk/leap/jobSearch.html?id=74315&service=Careers+ServiceVacancy Ref YZAOV Graduate Data Scientist (Brandwatch) http://jobs.jobvite.com/careers/brandwatch/job/omvm7fw4?__jvst=Job%20Board&__jvsd=Indeed Graduate Acturial Analysit (Capita) https://careers.peopleclick.com/careerscp/client_capita/external/jobDetails.do?functionName=getJobDetail&jobPostId=266075&localeCode=en-us&sourceVariation=JB_INDEED&source=Indeed&sourceType=PREMIUM_POST_SITE Graduate Lab Technician https://www.srg.co.uk/jobs/j26354-laboratory-technician-entrylevel?sort-by=MostRecent&utm_source=Indeed&utm_medium=organic&utm_campaign=Indeed Various Graduate Roles https://targetjobs.co.uk/graduate-jobs-in-science-research Graduate Role Willi...

See below a summary of some of the main upcoming central Careers Service events for students. Note: the web quicklinks to events advertised on CareerConnect work if logged in as a student or graduate (unfortunately, they don’t work for staff). (i) Not sure what you’ll do when you finish your current studies? ● Confused about your career? Finding Your Dream Job ( 24 April 1:15pm - 1:45pm) - bitesize introduction to some tools and resources you can use to help you choose a career you’ll love. Book your place via CareerConnect in MUSE https://careerconnect.sheffield.ac.uk/events/events.html?execution=e1s2  ● Career Insights Day ( Weds 25 April , 2-5pm, Workroom 1, 38 Mappin Street) - come and talk informally to people working in science & healthcare (inc. Physician Associate and allied health professions; NHS scientists and technicians; Science / medical comms; Patent attorney; Data science) plus digital/IT, publishing, museum education, community development, international devel...

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 ...

Deciding which kind of job you want can be difficult, so we're bringing a range of industries together in one event to showcase different career occupations and to highlight the routes that you could take from your degree subject to your new career. Come along to meet representatives working in the following sectors: Creative Charity Environment & Conservation Education & Research Digital Science & Health Be prepared, do a bit of research and bring questions you may like to ask.  Dress is smart/casual. Location: 38 Mappin Street, Workroom 1 Find out more: https://careerconnect.sheffield.ac.uk/leap/event.html?id=3963&service=Careers+Service

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. •  ...

Paid Undergraduate Internship Scheme – Teacher Training This programme is led by Altrincham Grammar School for Girls (outstanding) and is aimed at undergraduate students in their penultimate year of study in Maths, Physics, Engineering or related degrees, who are considering a career in teaching. Internships will take place in schools across Greater Manchester. Students 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 them. Programme Structure Internships will take place over four weeks from 18th June to 13th July. Students will receive: •    Teaching experience and training from outstanding subject mentors •    Support with their teacher training application during their final year •    A guaranteed  interview should they apply for our teacher training programme •    Support when prepa...

IOP Teacher Training Scholarships Are you ready to embark on a career in teaching physics? The IOP is awarding £28,000 scholarships to talented individuals starting teacher training in England in September 2018. As an IOP scholar, not only will you receive £28,000 tax-free funding, you will also become part of a community of physics scholars, giving you access to: RECOGNITION: Free IOP membership for your teacher training year, including a subscription to Physics World COMMUNITY: Celebration events at the beginning of your training PROFESSIONAL DEVELOPMENT: Networking events and educational trips for scholars throughout your training year INFLUENCE: Opportunities to contribute to physics education policy  For more infromation and to apply visit: http://www.iop.org/education/teach/itts/page_52632.html Department of Education - Get into Teaching scheme If you’re thinking about becoming a teacher, you’ve come to the right place. Use this site to get your questions answere...

The Department of Physics and Astronomy is currently advertising for the following research post: Research Associate in Quantum Error Correction Department of Physics and Astronomy Fixed-term for 30 months with a start date of 1 August 2018 or as soon as possible thereafter. Grade 7, £30,688- £32,548 Closing date:11 April 2018 Applications are invited for a Research Associate in Quantum Error Correction in the LDSD Group at Sheffield working with Dr. Earl Campbell. The post forms part the QCDA European network on Quantum Code Design and Architecture. QCDA is funded through the QUANTERA programme running from 2018 to 2021 with nodes in Sheffield, London, Delft, Paris and Munich. Further details on QCDA can be found at www.qcda.eu. The successful candidate will direct, develop and execute research towards the goals of the QCDA network, and in particular Work-package 2 (Universal Logic and Compiling) and Work-package 1 (Qubit codes and decoders). Topics of interestinclude: Topologicalan...

Employer: RISE SCR **Physics Degree required** RISE Sheffield City Region is a major city region-wide initiative to increase graduate employment in small and medium sized enterprises. The city region covers: Barnsley, Bassetlaw, Bolsover, Chesterfield, Derbyshire Dales, Doncaster, North East Derbyshire, Rotherham and Sheffield. RISE SCR is a collaboration between city region partners, Sheffield Hallam University, The University of Sheffield and the private sector. Job details: How would we sum it up? This is an exciting opportunity for an Engineering or Physics graduate with ability and ambition. You will be responsible for leading the development of the new, improved cryogenic instrumentation capabilities that the company needs to grow its product range and diversify its customer base. In this brand-new position you have the potential to make a big difference to the success of this very small, but very unique Sheffield-based SME. What’s the business all about? The business is Chas...

The RISE Graduate Scheme is now live and accepting applications! There are 27 graduate roles available across Sheffield City Region, with vacancies available in multiple sectors, including; •    Engineering/STEM •    Business •    Publishing •    Marketing/communications/PR •    Design •    Languages •    IT •    Sports •    Recruitment •    Legal •    Charity All RISE roles are paid a competitive salary and most have excellent progression opportunities. Additionally, 14 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, Chesterfield, Rotherham, Doncaster, Barnsl...

The Department of Physics and Astronomy is currently advertising for a Grade 7 "Research Associate in Small Molecule Migration in Complex Matrices". The opportunity arises following the award of a grant to Dr Buddha Chakrabarti (funded by Mondelez International PLC and is part of the EPSRC grant EP/P007864/1 http://gow.epsrc.ac.uk/NGBOViewGrant.aspx?GrantRef=EP/P007864/1 ) which seeks to understand migration mechanism of small molecules in complex mixtures (e.g polymer solutions, gels, etc.) with an interface that is either buried in bulk or exposed to the atmosphere with particular focus on flavour migration through gum that is the core of Mondelez’s interests. Contributing to the theoretical work that is currently being developed in Dr. Chakrabarti’s group, the main objective is to identify physical drivers and develop quantitative models of phase separation, wetting behaviour and flavor migration in complex systems rooted in equilibrium and nonequilibrium statistica...

Become a Data Scientist  Data Science is a fast-growing field which touches on almost eve ry industry, from media to commerce to tech, and as a result there are a variety of roles available. The technical nature of the job, and the shortage of quality candidates, means that Data Science is a lucrative career. For those who are considering leaving academia, but who want to continue working in a research capacity, Data Science offers an opportunity to ut ilise their expertise and knowledge, solving interesting problems with real-world applications. At Pivigo, we aim to facilitate and support PhD’s and MSc’s transition from academia to industry. Run by Pivigo, The Data Science Hub, the S2DS programme provides participants with experience solving real-life big data problems, providing them with the commercial skills needed in business. Across both programmes there are three important elements; theoretical learning, practical learning and professional development. Benefits and Fe...

The Science and Technology Facilities Council (STFC) is one of Europe’s largest science research organisations. We’re trusted to support, enable and undertake pioneering projects in an amazing diversity of fields. Through world-class facilities and people, we’re driving ground-breaking advances in science and technology. We now have the opportunity for undergraduate students to gain practical work experience during summer 2018, while earning a generous salary. If you are interested in starting your career working at the forefront of scientific research, you could even be selected as one of our sponsored students and receive a payment of up to £6,000 per annum for the rest of your course. Students can work for 4 -12 weeks at either the Rutherford Appleton Laboratory (Harwell, Oxfordshire), Daresbury Laboratory (Warrington) or The UK Astronomy Technology Centre (Edinburgh) on projects relevant to their intended or current course of study, under the supervision of experts in their chosen ...

Improve your career opportunities Schools across England are recruiting undergraduates following Maths or physics related degree programmes to work as interns in schools. There are opportunities to work with children and young people across the age range and you will receive full training free of charge. What does it involve? A four week internship in a local school after your exams in June -You will be paid £300 per week. We will provide: Full training, a school based mentor and careers advice. You don’t have to want to become a teacher, but if you are inspired to join the profession while working in our schools, we provide careers advice, a guaranteed interview for a teacher training programme and advice on applying for scholarships and bursaries up to £30K to sup-port you while you train. Whatever your career aspirations, we promise that you will develop your communication, planning and organisation skills and gain invaluable experience that will enhance your CV. I...

Wed 7 March 2-3pm in E33, Hicks Bring along any CV's, job applications, or job adverts you want to apply for and work on them live in the computer lab with our support.

We’re sorry to say that we have had to CANCEL today’s Wednesday Careers session at 2pm by Nuclear Graduates.  Unfortunately our speaker cannot make it due to snow, and we hope to rearrange the session in the coming weeks. Thanks, Christina and Alastair

Would you like to find out about the career opportunities for Physicists at Rolls Royce in Derby ? A special site visit has been arranged on Wednesday, 7 March from 1pm – 5pm, and a very limited number of places are available for Sheffield students to join. The visit will begin with a talk from an engineering fellow on “Why Rolls-Royce needs Physicists”. The talk will go through some of the grand challenges Rolls-Royce has from a Materials and Engineering perspective and highlight how a Physics qualification is incredibly valuable to Rolls-Royce in solving these challenges. The visit will then continue with a tour of the Rolls-Royce Technology Exhibition which showcases some of the world’s most advanced power systems created by Rolls-Royce and explains technology and innovation behind them. Location: Rolls-Royce, Derby, the Elton Road site, DE24 8EG. If you are interested in attending, please send me an email (Christina: c.metcalfe@sheffield.ac.uk) by 1st March at 5pm with the foll...

Nuclear Graduates Wed 28 February 2-3pm in G34a, Hicks  - ALL WELCOME! Come along to find out all about the Nuclear Graduates programme and career opportunities in this area.

Research topics: - Rotation sensing with an atomic clock - Quantum state engineering & tomography - Laser cooling & Bose-Einstein condensation - Magnetic field camera for biomedical applications For more information contact Thomas.Fernholz@nottingham.ac.uk and check https://coldatomsgroupnottingham.com/

A PhD studentship is available as part of the 5-year £4.8m “Brains on Board” EPSRC Programme Grant ( http://gow.epsrc.ac.uk/NGBOViewGrant.aspx?GrantRef=EP/P006094/1 ), to start in September 2018. This project will develop neuromorphic control systems for autonomous flying robots, based on studies of the honeybee brain and behaviour, that integrate a suite of important behaviours: flight control, multi-modal learning, navigation, sensory integration and decision-making. When deployed, such autonomous robots will be able to explore novel, unstructured terrain, learn the spatial layout of the environment and identify and localise key items of interest based on learned multimodal signatures. We are offering a PhD in computational neuroscience to contribute to the goal of understanding how the honeybee brain generates a rich behavioural repertoire. This is an exciting opportunity to join a dynamic. The successful candidate will be able to build neural models using our in-house tools Spine...

The Department of Physics and Astronomy at The University of Sheffield is currently advertising the following vacancies: Grade 7 - Linux Systems Manager and Physics Programmer (Job ref: UOS018517) Grade 7 - Research Associate in Radiation Studies and Mitigation Strategies (UOS018504) Grade 7 - Research Associate in Particle Physics (UOS018490) For more information, job descriptions and to apply visit: https://www.sheffield.ac.uk/jobs

Tue 20 February 2018 17:30 – 18:30pm The Diamond Do you graduate in 2020 or 2021? Are you interested in Teach First? Looking for some work experience? Come along to our presentation at the University of Sheffield to find out more about our amazing two-day Taster Programme, a residential internship focussed around skills development and education. Here, you will hear more about what the programme entails, get some hints and tips on how to apply and also speak to people who have completed the programme themselves. You have the opportinity to stay and network after the presentation over some nibbles! To book your place visit: https://www.eventbrite.co.uk/e/teach-first-taste-of-taster-programme-for-2020-and-2021-grads-in-sheffield-tickets-42939234406 If you have any questions about this event, please direct them to Mini Arya at marya@teachfirst.org.uk .

SURE: Funded Undergraduate Summer Research Opportunities - Applications OPEN SURE offers funded bursaries of up to 1080 GBP for undergraduate students from any department across the University to work in partnership with an academic on a dedicated piece of research during the summer vacation. Applications for the 2018 scheme are now OPEN. The deadline is 12pm (noon) on Monday 12 March 2018. Applications are welcomed from both academic staff and students. Please visit the website for full guidance and application forms: https://www.sheffield.ac.uk/sure/301/applications ***Come along to the SURE Showcase, Tuesday 13th February 5pm-7pm, to find out more about the application process and meet last year's SURE participants. This event is highly recommended to anyone interested in applying to the 2018 scheme*** Register here for the Showcase: http://www.sheffield.ac.uk/sure/301/showcase We look forward to receiving your application. Further information regarding eligibil...

It’s our job to reflect our audience; to make them think and think again. Understanding who they are is key to this. Big Data has opened up intriguing new perspectives which enable us to get close to them as never before. You’ll help us to get even closer. In return, we’ll support you to study for your Masters at UCL on their Big Data Analytics programme. Our two-year scheme will see you split your time between UCL and Channel 4 during year one. You’ll also immerse yourself in a jointly supervised, year-long project. In year two, you’ll work for us full time alongside our data scientists. Together, you’ll use our Hadoop Stack, Python and R to create machine learning models and cutting-edge data products. These will give us the inside track on everything from how best to connect with our audience to what adverts they’d like to see. We want to hear from graduates with at least a 2.1 in statistics, mathematics, physics, computer science, engineering or a quantitative discipline. To ...

5th-9th March 2018 Are you an international student from Asia? Want to access placement and graduate opportunities in your home country? Then sign up to the Online Asia Careers Fair! During the week of the fair, you will be able to view opportunities from over 30 employers based across Asia from a variety of industries, including business, finance, engineering, journalism and law. You can watch presentations and network using the live and video chat functions. Companies include: GE, PwC, Citi, Hainan Airline, FDM, KPMG, Hisense, Lockin China, Unilever, Aviva and many more. Sign up in advance through Career Connect - see link: https://careerconnect.sheffield.ac.uk/leap/event.html?id=3961&service=Careers+Service

Want to find out more about a Career in IT? Do you have an interest in Coding and want to develop your skills? BJSS, an IT Consultancy, are on campus at 6pm on Tues 20 Feb to help out! The evening will start off with a brief company presentation of BJSS, who they are and what they do. They'll then move on to a coding competition and free pizza! BJSS Developers and Testers will be there to guide you along the way, and prizes will be given to the best coders! Please note: You will need to have some coding knowledge to attend this event BJSS have opportunities available in their Leeds and Manchester Project Centres. They work with a range of clients including commercial banks, retailers and media companies but also the government (inc. DEFRA and NHS) Book your place here via CareerConnect in MUSE https://careerconnect.sheffield.ac.uk/leap/event.htmlid=4553&service=Careers+Service

The eMentoring scheme aims to provide you with valuable insights into your employment options by linking you up with a professional working in an area of interest to you. A mentor (possibly someone who graduated from your course) can give you practical information, advice and guidance, as well as share the benefits of their experience..You may want to know about the typical activities of a particular role, about job search and strategies that will improve your chances of success in the graduate job market, or steps that will help you make the transition from student to graduate trainee.   How the scheme works We operate two schemes per academic year in Autumn (October– December) and Spring (February-May). Communication is primarily via email and /or Skype. Your mentor may be able to meet with you face- to- face, but this not always practical and it is not a requirement. As a guideline, we suggest your mentoring will require approximately 10 hours of commitment. This incl...

22nd Feb 1-3pm (drop-in) Diamond Ground Floor Exhibition Space Discover year-long and summer (10-12 weeks) analytical placements available in UK government Departments with the Government Operational Research Service (GORS)! Operational Researchers carry out vital analysis that covers virtually every area within the Civil Service. By using scientific methods to understand real problems, we help to inform decision and policy making. We use a variety of techniques to do this, including modelling, simulation, designing experiments, and statistical analysis. These placements are designed to place you at the heart of this work, developing your analytical skills in ways that truly matter and gaining experience of working in a professional environment! Come and meet us from 1-3pm in the Diamond Exhibition Space! Visit Careers Connect https://careerconnect.sheffield.ac.uk/leap/event.html?id=4613&service=Careers+Service