Page containing Career and Training Resources

We have created this page to inform current students of potential career opportunities including job advertisements, potential placements/internships or further research positions following your degree. If you would like any support in searching or applying for roles, you can speak directly to the Careers & Employability Team, you can find more information regarding the Team here.

Please see below current opportunities available (Newest to oldest):

SharePoint Development Opportunity for Students

A property development company based in Widnes are looking to create a bespoke SharePoint portal/intranet and are seeking students to support with this.

'Our goal is to build a user-friendly environment for storing information and documents related to our various development projects, along with a small section for general company information.

Currently, our filing system involves multiple folders and duplications, making it time-consuming to locate files. We want to streamline this process and make information easier and quicker to access.

Our main property data is stored in spreadsheets, so it would be ideal to pull information from these and link it to individual project pages. We would also like to include:

A contacts list integrated within the environment
A tagging system for filtering and pinpointing information
A calendar with reminders for key dates

We believe this project could be an excellent opportunity for a local university student looking to move into SharePoint development (or a similar field). It would provide hands-on experience, a valuable reference project, and the chance to earn additional income. Work could be arranged on study-free days or during holiday periods. While we can be flexible on dates, our office hours are 9am to 5pm, Monday to Friday, and ideally, we would like the student to work on-site to upload information from our LAN into the new system.

We have already explored SharePoint and started some initial designs, but we lack the specialist expertise to turn this into a fully functional solution that benefits the company.'

Please contact lisa@morbaine.co.uk directly for more information on the opportunity.

You can view the company's website online here, www.morbaine.co.uk.

UKRI AI Centre for Doctoral Training in Biomedical Innovation is now accepting applications for September 2026 entry

At least 12 fully funded 4-year PhD studentships are available. Visit our website to see the selection of PhD projects to choose from and find out how to apply.

UKRI AI CDT in Biomedical Innovation

Deadline: 20 January 2026

Register for our virtual open day to learn more about the programme and how to apply: 9 December 10:00-11:00

Artificial intelligence has immense potential to tackle the major global health challenges, optimise healthcare systems and improve patient outcomes. The greatest challenge to realising this potential is translation of AI research into real-world use. Our CDT aims to address this challenge by training interdisciplinary researchers who would possess the technical skills, biomedical domain knowledge, and experience developing and implementing innovative AI approaches in the private and public sectors.

This is a flexible cohort based 4-year PhD programme with integrated study that has embedded training in innovation and entrepreneurship. Our model is suitable for both those with relatively little prior exposure to computer science and mathematics, but who contribute essential biomedical knowledge, and those with backgrounds in computer science, mathematics or physics who wish to develop and apply methodologies to biomedicine.

Well-rounded training and development, collaboration and engagement opportunities provided to the students through our programme will turn them into highly competent, sought-after researchers suitable for a variety of careers both inside and outside of academia.

CDT Programme at a Glance

Innovative interdisciplinary training programme with a focus on application of novel methods to real-world challenges to improve health outcomes for patients and benefit society.
Supervision by at least two expert researchers, covering expertise in artificial intelligence and biomedicine from world-leading research groups across the University of Edinburgh.
Each PhD project features close collaboration with an external partner from the industry or public sector.
Access to the world-class interdisciplinary research community of the School of Informatics, and state-of-the-art facilities including unique data and computational resources.
Opportunities for research placements and internships with our UK and international partners across different sectors.
Tailored training in stakeholder engagement, science communication, career planning, leadership skills, and responsible research AI practices.
Generous support for entrepreneurship and startup development
Diverse programme of CDT events including masterclasses, summer schools, hackathons, retreats, and partner engagement days.

Student support for all needs

The CDT seeks to foster an inclusive and accessible environment where everybody feels supported and respected.

CDT programme offers tailored support and flexible working patterns to meet individual student needs. Studies can be undertaken on a part-time basis to accommodate students wishing to combine their studies with work or personal responsibilities. All CDT studentships are fully funded and have provisions for sick pay, parental leave and disabled students support. We also provide individual coaching sessions to students from underrepresented groups to support their PhD journey and post-PhD career choices.

Funding

Funding covers tuition fees and a stipend (£20,780 in 2025/26) for 4 years, and an individual budget for travel and research costs.

Both UK and international students are eligible for the funding.

For any enquiries please contact the team at ai4bicdt@ed.ac.uk.

We have a 3.5-year fully-funded PhD Scholarship (Stipend and tuition fees) to carry out the research project

HIGH-FIDELITY EXASCALE-ENABLED INFRASTRUCTURE FOR ANALYSING THE IMPACT OF WIND FARM WAKES ON WIND/SEA INTERACTIONS

The multi-disciplinary project regards the investigation of the environmental impact of the wakes of large offshore wind farm clusters, linked to alterations of the natural sea/atmosphere heat flux, the mitigation of this impact, and also the long-term improvement of wind farm productivity. To enable all this, the research will develop new/improve existing exascale computing functionalities based on Graphics-Processing Units (GPUs) in a state-of-the-art climate simulation code.

The supervisory team, with expertise in high-performance computing and code development, wind farm aerodynamics and environmental sciences, includes Dr. M. Sergio Campobasso and Dr. Andrea Mazzeo (Lancaster University), Prof. Adrian Jackson and Dr. Evgenij Belikov (University of Edinburgh) and Dr. Wenxin Zhang (University of Glasgow). Partners include the Institute of Atmospheric Sciences and Climate (CNR-ISAC, Italy) and Orsted (Denmark).

The successful applicant will be based at the School of Engineering of Lancaster University, but they will visit the partners’ sites for training and presentations.

The opportunity is part of the ExaGEO Doctoral Training Centre funded by the UK National Environment Research Council (NERC).

A summary of the research project is attached to this email, and a full description is available at this link:

https://www.exageo.org/phd-student-projects/

Instructions on how to apply are at this link:

https://www.exageo.org/apply/

The deadline to submit an application is 9 January 2026.

Informal enquiries can be sent to: Dr. M. Sergio Campobasso, m.s.campobasso@lancaster.ac.uk

Job Title: Node.js Developer (AI-Powered EdTech Placement)

Location: Remote

Type: Flexible Work Experience Placement (low weekly hours, with strong references and potential for future collaboration)

About Us

We are building an AI-powered education platform with two core goals:

Support teachers with classwork generation, auto-marking, and workflow tools — reducing admin so they can focus on teaching.
Tackle the lack of early-stage diagnosis of learning needs such as dyslexia through handwriting and text analysis, so pupils can get the right support sooner.

This is an opportunity to contribute to work that could genuinely make a difference in education, while gaining hands-on experience with AI, cloud services, and Node.js development.

We’re currently working with organisations such as Innovate UK, the King’s Trust, and Langtons in Liverpool, and are now looking to bring on an enthusiastic Computer Science student to help us grow.

Why This Placement?

As a 3rd-year or Master’s Computer Science student, you’ll:

Apply your skills in a live environment using tools like Node.js, Cursor, OpenAI, AWS, and Google Vision.
Gain experience working on an active AI product, developing features that teachers could soon be using in classrooms.
Build your CV with startup experience and practical application of AI/ML.
Work flexibly around your studies with low required hours per week.
Receive mentorship and references, with opportunities for deeper collaboration as the project grows.

What You’ll Do

Develop and maintain backend services in Node.js.
Integrate and test AI models (e.g., NLP, OCR, computer vision).
Help design and refine features for classwork generation and auto-marking.
Write clean, maintainable, and well-documented code.
Collaborate in a small, agile team with regular check-ins.

What We’re Looking For

Strong foundation in JavaScript/TypeScript and Node.js.
Curiosity and interest in AI and machine learning (experience with TensorFlow.js, PyTorch, or similar is a bonus).
Familiarity with REST APIs and cloud platforms (AWS/Azure).
Strong problem-solving skills and attention to detail.
Enthusiasm for applying your skills to real-world problems in education.

Preferred but not essential:

Background in NLP or computer vision.
Experience with data pipelines.
Previous work on open-source or collaborative projects.

How to Apply

If you’re a University of Liverpool 3rd-year Computer Science undergraduate or Master’s student and you want to gain experience working on an impactful AI project, we’d love to hear from you.

Please note this is an unpaid opportunity.

Please send an email with your CV to the below email by Friday 14th November to be considered:

📩 Oisin Cody – oisincody@outlook.com

Applications for the GAIN (Girls Are INvestors) Empower Investment Internship Programme are open!

GAIN has partnered with 90+ leading UK investment management firms to offer paid summer internships through the GAIN Empower Investment Internship Programme 2026 — and there’s still time to apply!

This flagship programme gives women and non-binary students a unique opportunity to experience what it’s really like to work inside top investment firms.

Who can apply:

Penultimate or final year undergraduates
Masters, MBA and MFA students
Students from any degree discipline
(No prior finance experience required!)

What makes the GAIN Empower Investment Internship Programme unique to other internships? GAIN offers you:

Paid, hands-on experience in investment management
Technical training from AmplifyMe and access to the FactSet Workstation
Soft skills and professionalism training
Mentorship from GAIN’s volunteer network of industry professionals
A community of peers exploring investment management careers together

In 2025, 1 in 6 applicants secured a GAIN Internship — don’t miss your chance to join them! Applications close on the 26^th of October.

👉 Learn more and apply here

EDT Placement Applications are open for 26/27! Plus, students can join our EDT Open Day webinar to find out more!

We’re delighted to confirm our applications for 2026/27 placements are now open.

Students who are seeking a placement starting next September, can complete an online application now.

We’re likely to have undergraduate opportunities across these areas:

Engineering, Cyber/IT/Data, Business, Marketing and Finance

What’s coming up…

We are running our Open Day Webinar on Wednesday 5^th November at 4pm, students will be able to find out more about our Placements programme and how it can help them to find a paid work placement to enhance their skills and gain experience and professional development. Students will also have the opportunity to ask questions to our Placements Team and Placement panel of current and past placed Students. See below to register for the scheme and/or the webinar!

To find out more;

Visit our website and Apply (there is no charge);

EDT Placements page: https://www.etrust.org.uk/programmes-platinum-placements

Join our next Placements Open Day webinar via Teams;

Date: Wednesday 5^th November 2025

Time: 4pm – 5pm

Register Here

Can’t make that date? Check more upcoming dates here

Benefits if placed with EDT Placements:

Industry led training which will include webinars on project management, presentations skills, leadership and management to name a few.
A mentor service is provided throughout the placement.
Their work can also be accredited by the Industrial Cadets Platinum Award, of which His Majesty King Charles III is patron.

If you have any questions, please do not hesitate to contact our friendly team at studentrecruitment@etrust.org.uk

Applications for Investing in Talent are now open.

Now in its 15th year, Investing in Talent is a unique opportunity for career ambitious students to meet leading disability-inclusive employers and explore career opportunities. This in-person insight event is designed to give you the information, connections, and confidence to progress in your career.

The event is taking place in London on the 23rd October; is free to attend; and travel expenses will be reimbursed. Applications close on the 17th October.

More information can be found here, Investing in Talent Careers Insight Event 23rd October 2025 - MyPlus Students' Club

Dear Students,

We are excited to introduce Mentorship in Motion, a bold and inspiring new event series designed to bring together leading engineers from Black and ethnically diverse backgrounds with the next generation of diverse talent in engineering. This event is open to students from Black, Asian, and Minority Ethnic (BAME) backgrounds, and Female or non-binary students currently studying engineering and technology subjects.

Join us for an afternoon of connection, conversation, and inspiration. The session is designed to foster meaningful mentorship opportunities, share lived experiences, and empower students as they navigate their career journeys in engineering.

Event Details:

Date:                                                             Wednesday, 12th November
Time:                                                            13:00 – 15:00
Mentor & Guest Speaker:                  Krystina Pearson-Rampeearee

Agenda:

Lunch & Meet-and-Greet
Welcome and Introduction
Icebreaker Activity
Keynote Address by the Role Model
Q&A and Open Discussion
Networking with Refreshments
Closing Remarks

Spaces are limited – please scan the QR code below or follow link here: https://rb.gy/rblq44 (see attached poster).

Do not miss this unique opportunity to engage with an inspiring mentor, connect with peers, and explore the power of representation in Engineering. We look forward to welcoming you.

Event: Liverpool Leaders with Jenny Radcliffe: A Secure Career?

Date and time: Tuesday 30 September, 5.30pm-7.30pm

Venue: Yoko Ono Lecture Theatre

Looking to grow as a leader? Join us for an inspiring lecture with alumna and expert in social engineering, Jenny Radcliffe. Jenny will share her fascinating journey from studying English to forging a unique and thrilling career that blends psychology, persuasion, and human behaviour.

Drawing on her experiences, she will explore:

Valuable insights into leadership and career planning
The importance of understanding your personal values, strengths, and boundaries.

Whether you're certain of your path or still exploring, Jenny’s talk will encourage you to embrace uncertainty while staying true to what matters most to you.

What you’ll get from attending the event:

Inspiration from a world-renowned leader who turned an unconventional path into a global career
Practical tips for growing as a leader
Opportunities to connect with alumni over networking.

Jenny Radcliffe aka The People Hacker, is a world-renowned Social Engineer, hired to bypass security systems through a mixture of psychology, con-artistry, cunning and guile. A "burglar" for hire and entertaining educator, she has spent a lifetime talking her way into secure locations, protecting clients from scammers, and leading simulated criminal attacks on organisations of all sizes to help secure money, data and information from malicious attacks.

You can read more about the event and book your place here.