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Bring your green ideas to life! Schneider Electric is leading the  Digital Transformation   in  Energy Management  and  Automation . They are always on the lookout for bold ideas that can shape the future of our industries and their company.   The Go Green in the City challenge  is now entering its 9th year running and   the2019 edition  is going to be even   bigger, better and bolder!  They are looking for students like you from around the world who are willing to put their skills and ideas to the test. Solve  one of four real-life case challenges   within energy management or submit   your bold idea   for efficient energy management in a city environment. Check the link for more information on how to get involved.

Deciding which kind of job you want can be difficult, so the Careers Service are bringing together professionals from a range of industries in one informal networking 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 You can drop into the event at any time, and do not need to stay for the entire duration of the event. If you’re nervous of networking, Careers Service staff will be there to provide support and guidance. Look on Careers Connect to find out more about the confirmed participants and to book a place:

An industrially funded PhD/EngD project is available with the Advanced Manufacturing Research Centre and The University of Sheffield - "Investigating the interactions of metalworking fluids and its additives with aerospace alloys." The project is funded by Italmatch Chemicals, a leading innovative Chemical Group, specialising in Performance Additives. A research programme working in partnership with Italmatch offers a unique opportunity to collaborate with a primary constituent supplier who can offer insight into cutting performance and fluid chemistry alongside possible future career opportunities. The cutting fluid is an important, and much overlooked part, of machining. Additives, manufactured by Italmatch, are used in the fluid but often it is not clear why and how certain additives increase performance and fluid life. We need to understand the interactions of MWF additives with materials and surfaces within the cutting zone. Better tool life and surface quality...

Bethany Wootton, the lead author of this article , is now working as a physics outreach intern at the University of York.  Planetary systems can be harsh environments in their early history. The young worlds orbit suns in stellar nurseries, clusters of stars where violent encounters are commonplace. None of this makes it easy for life to get going, but now astronomers at the  University of Sheffield  find one positive of this tumultuous period. A model developed by undergraduate student Bethany Wootton and Royal Society Dorothy Hodgkin Fellow Dr Richard Parker looks at how the habitable zone – the region around a star where the temperature allows liquid water to exist – changes around pairs of stars, so-called binary systems. The two scientists discovered that an encounter with a passing third star may squeeze the binary pair together, expanding the habitable zone in the process. Their results appear in a new paper in the journal  Monthly Notices of the Roy...

If you’ve not heard of them, Capital One is a tech company. A tech company that does credit cards. They’re making finance simpler, more creative and more human. As it turns out, they’re looking for people just like you to join them in Nottingham. Yep, you’re in demand. Those analytical skills you've built up during your studies will definitely come in handy. So what’s up for grabs? Graduate opportunities Graduate Data Analyst Programme Graduate Analytics & Consulting Programme Internship opportunities Data Science Summer Internship Software Academy Summer Internship Software Engineering Placement Business Analytics & Consulting Summer Internship Intrigued? Their opportunities are the real deal. You’ll be thrown straight into the action, working on projects that really help Capital One to humanise finance. The proof? They’ve been named one of the ‘Best Places to Work in the UK’ by Glassdoor. Plus, they’ve got a starting salary (and signing on bonus) ...

The Rethink Energy Conference will take place on 23rd March 2019 from 9am to 4pm. The conference is a student-led initiative, providing talks by esteemed professionals from the Dalton Nuclear Institute, Tyndall Centre for Climate Change and various other industries. The event would also provide attendees the opportunity to network with industry professionals and academics in the renewable energy and environment industries. This year, we have speakers from: -         The Dalton Nuclear Institute -         The Tyndall Centre for Climate Change -         Q-Bots -         Tarmac -         SLR Consulting -         The University of Manchester School of Chemical Engineering -         The University of Manchester Photon Science...

Notre Dame High School's  Internship Programme is a successful programme that gives  penultimate  year Maths and Physics undergraduates a school experience that enables them to find out what working in a school is really like and that encourages them to make a decision to apply for teacher training. We are all facing recruitment challenges in these subjects and this is a worthy initiative to help address this. To give you an idea of the need for this in our region,  there are currently only 9 students in the whole of South Yorkshire training to be a Physics teacher.  When you consider that there are 70-80 secondary schools in South Yorkshire, you can appreciate the severity of the shortage - we need to be engaged in activities that encourage more good people into the profession. The interns are paid by the DfE to participate in the programme and they are expected to take on various jobs and tasks during their time in school. Interns last year ran STEM cl...

Are you a bright, forward-thinking student from a highly numerate subject area? As a physics student, the answer is YES! If you are in your penultimate year, you can a pply now for this exciting opportunity to spend your summer or university sandwich placement year in a high profile Government Department.  You could be part of a select team who can influence the decisions of policy makers at more than 25 government departments and agencies. From immigration to climate change, GORS looks objectively at the complex problems the government faces and applies a range of analytical and modelling techniques to help them find better solutions.  1-year Placements are available in: Croydon, Edinburgh, Glasgow, Leeds, London, Manchester, Newcastle and Sheffield .  If choosing Edinburgh or Glasgow please also make at least one second location preference as there is only one placement available in these locations.  Summer Placements of 10-12 weeks are available in: Coven...

CGG will be hosting a webinar with the White Rose Industrial Physics Academy to share information about their graduate and internship programmes for Physics students. They will also be talking about their cutting-edge technology and you can find out more about a career with CGG, which is a French-based geophysical services company, founded in 1931, with three complementary businesses: Equipment, Acquisition and Geology.  The link to the stream can be found  here   and will be available from 2pm on Wednesday 6 February.  For more information about CGG, check  this link  

The Unilever Deodorant Global R&D team, based in Leeds, has a few more student placement positions open for the 2019-2020 year. One key role is based with the R&D Digital team.    The 4 th  industrial revolution is having a profound impact on productivity through data utilisation, predictive technologies and AI approaches.  The R&D team has a number of ongoing predictive / modelling activities and we are looking for students to help support these with data  curation , aggregation and analytics.    Therefore, in addition to the traditional science and chemistry requirements, they are specifically looking for students that are also highly "data savvy".   If you are interested please talk to Mack Durham, Anne Booth or have a look at the information on the Careers Notice Boards in Hicks (Floors E and F).

Registration is open to attend the Sheffield Undergraduate Research Experience (SURE) Showcase & Launch event on Tuesday 12 February 5pm-7pm:  https://www.sheffield.ac.uk/ sure/301/showcase      The SURE Showcase celebrates the success of last year's SURE student projects. Come and browse over 100 unique projects and talk to the students and staff who were involved. It is also a great opportunity to obtain key information about the application process for SURE 2019 and get your questions answered by the SURE Team. Why apply? SURE offers funded opportunities for undergraduate students to work in partnership with academic staff on a dedicated research project during the summer vacation.  Progress research interests and activities Increase research capacity to test an idea or theory Work with an enthusiast Provide a research opportunity for an undergraduate students Talks at 5.15pm, followed by the exhibition of work and complimentary refreshments. We l...

A great opportunity to gain valuable employment experience which will stand you in good stead for your post graduate career. https://www.btplc.com/Careercentre/earlycareers/graduates/internsandindustrialplacements/index.htm

An exciting opportunity is open to Science graduates with a 2:1 degree or higher, or Undergraduates due to complete this summer. This is a Postgraduate course for applicants who wish to train to become a Clinical Scientist.  Rotherham NHS Foundation Trust is looking to recruit a successful candidate from the National NHS Scientist Training Programme (STP). There are many job opportunities in multiple disciplines across the country. There will be an Open Day for prospective candidates for the Healthcare Scientist Training Programme at Rotherham NHS Trust in Cardiac Science on Wednesday 30 January 2019 from 9.00 - 12.00. The open day will include: A general overview of the STP Programme How the Rotherham NHS Foundation Trust supports trainees to maximise their training Stands, including poster and departmental information Current STP student and staff representation, to answer questions on specific areas  See this link which gives more details of all the ...

A successful intern at L'Oreal shares her insights and explains why placements and work experience are extremely valuable to students, both in terms of their academic performance and their employability skills: There really are more than 5 reasons why internships are worth doing but  in case you're still deciding    here are my top 5

Applications to the STP are due to open at 1.00pm on Wednesday 9 January 2019. The Scientist Training Programme (STP) is a three year training programme that includes work-based and academic learning. Whilst on the programme you will also complete a part-time master's degree at the university offering your chosen specialism. The aim of the STP is to attract, select and retain the very best people to clinical scientist posts. Applications close at 5pm on Friday 8 February 2019 and more information, including all key dates, is available from the  National School of Healthcare Science (NSHCS) website, summarised below: General entry requirements Job Description Person Specification Trainee Clinical Scientist Advertisement Applicants should contact the NSHCS for general queries regarding the national recruitment process:  hcsapplicants@hee.nhs.uk . All the information and possible questions are covered on the guide and the  FAQ section  on the NSHCS website...

You’ve been struck by a great tech idea that could help your community. You’ve got dreams of making your idea a business one day. We want to help now. The Barclays Local Genius challenge is on the hunt for students across the UK. With regional finals in Glasgow, London, Northampton and Radbroke (Knutsford) we’re throwing the net wide to find future entrepreneurs with real potential to help the community around them. What’s in it for you? Throughout the challenge stages, our entrants gain one-to-one mentoring and business training, skills workshops and advice to set any start-up apart from the crowd. And that’s just by taking part. If you win the national finals at our London HQ, you’ll have dedicated experts at Barclays, ready to give you the guidance and connections you need to get your business started right now – even while you’re still at university. Steps to enter Enter your tech idea on our website Our panel of Barclays colleagues and business leaders pick t...

" Open Energi create advanced technology to deliver an affordable, zero carbon energy future. We automate and optimise a network of distributed energy resources to radically reduce energy costs and provide flexible capacity to enable a 100% renewable energy system. Our   Dynamic Demand 2.0   platform uses artificial intelligence to safely co-ordinate distributed energy resources at scale and trade flexibility across energy markets in real-time. Since 2011, Open Energi have connected over 3,500 assets at over 400 sites, working with leading businesses, utilities, developers and technology partners to deliver innovative solutions that are transforming how energy is supplied and consumed". Open Energi are advertising for a data analyst - details via this link:   https://www.openenergi. com/data-analyst-vacancy/ If you are interested and would like assistance to apply, please do not hesitate to get in touch with Anne Booth or Mark Quinn.

The people we all rely on to make the world go round – they rely on Thales. In a world that is increasingly fast moving, unpredictable – and full of opportunities, they come to us with big ambitions: to make life better, to keep us safer. Combining a unique diversity of expertise, talents and cultures, our architects design and deliver extraordinary high technology solutions.  Solutions that make tomorrow possible, today. From the bottom of the oceans to the depths of space and cyberspace, we help our customers think smarter and act faster - mastering ever greater complexity and every decisive moment along the way. Whatever it takes. Check this link to see our latest jobs at Thales, Doncaster. 

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...

The Teach Physics 2019 Internship Programme provides 4-5 week placements in school science departments for students to gain an intensive experience of teaching physics as well as developing transferable skills for other careers. Deadline for applications is Sunday 3 February 2019. Look for the flyers on the Careers Noticeboards and around the department, read about it on the Ogden Trust Website, or come and talk to Anne in Hicks F10.

Are you a Physics student who is enthusiastic, clear thinking, with initiative and an ability to work independently? Then Gill Research and Development have the placement for you! You will be involved in the development of new sensing technologies including ultrasonic, optical and electromagnetic principles. You will analyse and informally present findings, engaging in discussions with experts in the field. The placement will commence between June and October 2019 and run for a year. Email your CV and covering letter to Mathew Middleton by 22 February 2019 but before that, come along to one of our CV sessions in Semester 2. Watch out for the information coming your way. You can contact Mathew on the email above or 01590 613414 for more information.  Or visit the company website .

Applications for the NHS Scientist Training Programme open in January 2019. These are normally open for a three-week period and a number of hospital trusts are now advertising their Open Days on the National School of Healthcare Science website. See this link for all the details.

On Wednesday 12 December at 11am in LT3 Hicks, David Ashley will be talking about the PAID teaching internship programme - ALL WELCOME! (but scheme open to those in penultimate year of study) Details of the scheme are given below: South Yorkshire Futures are expecting to be able to offer a significant number of paid school based internships  for undergraduates studying maths, physics, engineering and related subjects in June/July 2019. The internship aims to develop communication, interpersonal, planning and organisational skills and to provide experience of teaching maths and/or physics in excellent schools. • Each internship will last for 4 weeks and participating undergraduates will be paid £1200 (£300 per week). • Even if you do not intend to become a teacher,  the programme offers much to all undergraduates in terms of developing communication, organisation and planning skills that will be beneficial for many careers as well as enhancing your ...

Below are 2 fantastic opportunities for the global asset manager firm Schroders, who are looking for students from STEM degree backgrounds for their Luxembourg and London 12-month placements. Technology sits at the heart of everything Schroders do, from providing creative solutions to designing and developing cutting edge products. This placement will allow you to broaden your expertise and discover which area of technology you enjoy the most. Company Schroders, the Global Asset Manager Locations London & Luxembourg Roles 12-month Technology Placements Salary Competitive Assessment date 31st January 2019 Start Date 24th June 2019 Deadline 10th December 2018 Why should you apply? From day 1 you will be getting practical, hands on experience to   help you to build your knowledge and learn multiple different coding languages. You will be working in small teams giving you focused attention and exposure to expert individuals in sen...

Come along to Lecture Theatre B, Hicks Building at 2.00 pm to learn about how you can put your Physics skills to use in the IT and business world. Dan Travers, who has over 20 years' experience in trading, risk management, software and financial modelling, delivered a busy session this week with those attending commenting "There are a lot of opportunities in the world of finance for physicists" and "Helpful session". This talk will be repeated on Thursday 6 December. No need to book, just turn up and find out how your Physics skills can translate into jobs in these sectors.

Everyone is invited to our 2nd Careers Talk which  will take place on Tuesday 4 December at 12 noon in LT 11 Hicks. A former Maths graduate from Sheffield, Tess Spence, and the co-founder of the company "Peak Indicators", Andy Ball, will be coming to chat about graduate opportunities in their data analytics company, based in Chesterfield.  Please see details below: We have an exciting opportunity to join Peak Indicators - a Business Analytics consultancy that has delivered over 200 customer engagements and has an excess of 250 years of Analytics experience. Based at our hub in Chesterfield, we recruit for attitude and train for skill. Starting with four weeks of 'bootcamp', our new graduates will be trained in data warehousing, analytics and Business Intelligence tools. Graduates will then work alongside experienced Business Intelligence Consultants and Specialists on a range of different projects in areas such as Finance, Retail and Sport.  If this sounds...