Good afternoon,
We, at the Royal Institution (Ri) are just about to launch our internship campaign for the academic year 2024-2025. We are looking for seventeen Phd students to join us for a three-month internship across eight different teams within the Ri: CHRISTMAS LECTURES (x1), Digital Media (x4), Marketing & Communications (x1), Demonstrations (x1) , Masterclasses (x4), the Young Scientist Centre (x4), Science in Schools (x1) and Family Programmes (x1). These placements are ideal for students interested in building their science communication and engagement skills, and in gaining experience of education outreach.
For more information on any of these internships and exact dates for placements, please see the attached job descriptions and visit our website at:
Work with us | Royal Institution (rigb.org)
To apply, please send a current CV with a supporting statement of no more than 500 words, to recruitment@ri.ac.uk, detailing which internship you are interested in and why we should consider you for the placement.
Closing date: 9am Monday 29 July 2024
Interviews: week commencing 5/12 August 2024
Please note, the Ri offers only offers internships to students who are enrolled on a research degree, under the Doctoral Training Partnership programme, funded by the following Research Councils: BBSRC, EPSRC, MRC, AHRC and NERC. These opportunities are only open to PhD students who are eligible for a stipend via their DTP/University/research council in order to undertake a 3-month professional internship. Students should check with their university that they are able to secure funding before applying. They will need to obtain the grant holder’s written permission to undertake the placement, outlining any funding arrangements, before a position can be offered.
Roles:
Family Programmes Intern JD 24-25
LYSC Engagement Intern JD 24-25
Marketing & Comms Intern JD 24-25
Masterclass Intern JD 24-25.docx
Science in Schools Internship JD JUN24
Christmas Lectures intern JD 2024
CL Demos Technician Intern JD 24-25
All roles are based in Central London, with a mix of home and office working; students will be expected to base themselves within or near to London for the period of the placement.
If you have any queries or need any further information about the Ri or these opportunities before advertising them, please contact me.
Kind regards,
Rakhshanda Hussain
HR Coordinator
Royal Institution, 21 Albemarle Street, London W1S 4BS
t: 020 7670 2907