Category: Career Opportunities, Internships & Volunteering

Science Engagement PhD Internships 2024/2025 @ The Royal Institution (x17) – Apply by Mon 29 July 2024

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:

Digital Media Intern JD 24-25

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

e: rhussain@ri.ac.uk

t: 020 7670 2907

 

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Paid student job opportunity – become a Welcome Ambassador (deadline: 13 August 2024)

Applications are now open for the Welcome Ambassador scheme 2024! Welcome Ambassadors play a crucial role in supporting the experience of our new undergraduate and postgraduate students at Imperial during the Welcome season at the start of term. Working alongside volunteer staff Ambassadors, student Ambassadors provide on-the-ground support in four main areas:

  • Move-in team: helping new students move into halls of residence on move-in days.
  • Event support: working as ushers, coordinators and even co-hosts of the various Welcome events.
  • Welcome Hub: be a friendly face on campus, answering student queries and offering practical guidance and information.
  • Campus tours: give new students a guided tour of some of the main areas of campus.

You might remember an Ambassador in a bright yellow t-shirt helping you move your possessions or providing you campus directions on your first day!

This paid role is perfect for any returning student (UG or PG) who is friendly, organised, approachable and proactive. You can find out more about the scheme and how to apply on the Welcome Ambassador webpage.

The deadline for applications is 09:00 on Tuesday 13th August. If you have any questions, please contact welcome-to-imperial@imperial.ac.uk.

Volunteer as a Tutor with The Access Project

The Access Project is looking for volunteers to support disadvantaged young people aged 14-18 for 1 hour a week with their academic studies, through our easy-to-use dedicated online platform.

  • Support a young person in a school subject to achieve the GCSE / A level grades they deserve and to fulfill their potential
  • Inspire, motivate and raise aspirations towards further education & the world of work
  • Students supported by The Access Project typically achieve a grade higher at GCSE and are four times more likely than their peers to progress to a top-third ranked university.

No prior experience necessary, full training included over autumn with start dates throughout the autumn term.

Sign up: www.theaccessproject.org.uk/volunteer