Impactful Sustainability & Engineering Summer Placement

UKRI; Oxford; On-site; GBP 24,000; Full time

Job summary

A leading research organization in the UK is offering a summer placement within the Environmental Sustainability team. The role includes collaborating on sustainable practices, creating inventories of technical equipment, and supporting sustainability initiatives. Candidates must be returning university students with strong communication skills and a passion for engineering or science. This full-time fixed term role offers valuable hands-on experience while contributing to real-world environmental challenges.

Benefits

30 days holiday pro rata

Flexible working hours

Public transport links

Excellent learning opportunities

Qualifications

• Must be in full-time education and returning for undergraduate degree.
• Right to live and work in the UK required.
• Strong communication skills, both written and verbal.

Responsibilities

• Collaborate with the SPADE team to improve sustainability practices.
• Create an inventory of technical equipment across STFC.
• Collect information for case studies on sustainability projects.

Skills

Team working capabilities

Interest in engineering and/or science

Time management and organizational skills

Ability to communicate information clearly

Ability to work independently

Education

Full-time university education

Tools

Microsoft Office 365

Job description

A leading research organization in the UK is offering a summer placement within the Environmental Sustainability team. The role includes collaborating on sustainable practices, creating inventories of technical equipment, and supporting sustainability initiatives. Candidates must be returning university students with strong communication skills and a passion for engineering or science. This full-time fixed term role offers valuable hands-on experience while contributing to real-world environmental challenges.