Undergraduate Research Assistant

GradBay Aldermaston, England, United Kingdom

Undergraduate Research Assistant

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Join a one-year industrial placement where you’ll apply theoretical and applied science to real-world challenges that support national security. Gain experience working on complex scientific modelling, advanced diagnostics and material behaviour in extreme environments — while developing skills that set you up for a future career in research, engineering or defence science.

Key criteria

• Studying a relevant science or STEM degree
• At least 2:2 achieved to date
• Able to start a full-time placement in August 2026
• Eligible to obtain UK Government security clearance
• Strong analytical mindset and ability to learn new tools or methods
• Effective communicator and collaborative team player
• Able to work on‑site in Aldermaston (commutable from Reading/Basingstoke)

What you’ll do

During your placement you will contribute to projects involving:

• Radiation detection analysis and experimental measurement
• Scientific modelling (e.g., photon, neutron, electron transport codes such as MCNP)
• Computational physics and algorithm development
• Data‑driven analysis and simulation techniques
• Studying material properties under extreme pressures and temperatures
• Mathematical modelling to solve advanced physics challenges

You’ll focus on one or two technical areas to build depth, supported by experienced scientists, a dedicated line manager and a mentor.

You will also take part in:

• On‑the‑job learning and tailored professional development
• A collaborative group project with other placement students
• Networking opportunities across early careers and technical communities

Entry requirements

We welcome students currently studying a degree in:

• Physics (Applied or Theoretical), Mathematics, Data Science, Computer Science, Structural Engineering or related scientific disciplines.
• You must have achieved at least a 2:2 in your degree so far by August 2026.
• £23,500 salary + welcome payment
• 9‑day fortnight — every other Friday off
• 270 hours of annual leave including bank holidays
• Excellent work/life balance and early careers social community
• Discounts and salary‑sacrifice schemes
• Occupational health and Employee Assistance Programme
• Potential for a future graduate role, based on performance and availability

Seniority level

• Internship

Employment type

• Internship

Job function

• Science and Engineering
• Engineering Services and Research Services