Careers | Work Placements

Summer Projects and Work Placements

Aerial view of DiamondDiamond Light Source is a new scientific facility in South Oxfordshire on the Harwell Science and Innovation Campus. This giant machine, called a synchrotron, can be described as a series of "super microscopes". It is housed in a futuristic doughnut-shaped building which covers the area of 5 football pitches. Diamond will ultimately host up to 40 cutting edge research stations, called beamlines, supporting the life, physical and environmental sciences.

For University Students

Work placements are typically paid placements available to students undertaking a University degree course or its equivalent in the UK.

The duration of a Work Placement can vary between 3 to 12 months, but most take place over the summer vacation. Projects are matched to the degree course and qualification being studied. The student is typically employed on the basis of a Fixed Term Contract and receives similar benefits to an employee.

Projects may be available working with any of our beamlines. When applying, it is vital that you highlight your own research interests and experience, particularly if these include any knowledge or experience of synchrotron science.

Applicants are encouraged to explore the Diamond website to discover beamlines or any other areas of activity that match their interest and skills.

Applications are now open for our 2012 summer placements. Please submit an application (details below) by 9th March at the latest.

doc iconDownload the application for summer placements for students .

 

For School Students

Work Experience

Diamond is able to offer a limited number of work experience placements in the following areas:

  • Communication,
  • Health and Safety,
  • Administration,
  • I.T,
  • Engineering,
  • Controls,
  • Technical,
  • Physicial Science
  • Life Science.

During the week long work placement you will be assisting in a range of comprehensive laboratory based chemistry experiments that provide a wider view of science in general as well as seeking to complement the school curriculum.

If you are an enthusiastic 14-16 year old with a developing interest in science and in the process of deciding your future career choices the work placement will be of interest to you.

International Internships

An Intern is usually a student undertaking a University degree course or its equivalent overseas. The duration of an Internship can vary between 3-12 months. An Internship is normally an arrangement in which a student receives monetary support from a sponsor, either from the institution where the course of study is being undertaken or from another sponsor to cover living expenses in the UK. In some instances, the student may be financially self supporting. 

Applying

If you are interested in undertaking work experience or internship at Diamond please complete the application below.

You can either print it and post the application to us; our preference is to receive electronic applications. Please send the completed application form to HR@diamond.ac.uk .

All the necessary administration for work experience placements are undertaken by the HR team.

doc iconDownload the application for work experience/ internship.

 

Application forms can also be requested by:

  • Email - HR@diamond.ac.uk
  • Post -
    Human Resources
    Diamond Light Source Ltd
    Diamond House
    Harwell Science and Innovation Campus
    Didcot
    Oxfordshire
    OX11 0DE
  • Telephone: 01235 778218
  • Fax: 01235 778171