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:
Funded PhD project (UK students only) on AI and Geodemographics
A funded PhD project is available that will advance the field of geodemographic classification by developing novel methodological approaches to integrate and analyse diverse urban data sources.
The research will develop an innovative multimodal framework that synthesizes traditional demographic and economic indicators with street-level imagery and advanced AI technologies. Through the application of deep learning architectures for feature extraction from visual data, combined with large language models for generating interpretable descriptions, this work aims to create more nuanced and accessible geodemographic classifications.
The successful candidate will develop and validate sophisticated methodological approaches for data fusion, training advanced AI models to extract, integrate, and represent urban characteristics across multiple modalities
Find out more and apply at the link below:
https://www.findaphd.com/phds/project/ai-and-geodemographics/?p182508 Links to an external site.
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Google DeepMind Research Ready - summer internship programme!
This is a message from Outreach Coordinator at the Department of Computer Science and Technology at the University of Cambridge. This year we’re running Google DeepMind Research Ready, which is a summer internship programme aiming to offer insights into AI research to those from backgrounds under-represented in this field. If you’d like to find out more about this programme, please see this webpage.
We’re currently accepting applications for the programme until Monday 17 February.
Google DeepMind Research Ready is a summer internship programme that aims to offer insights into AI research to those from backgrounds under-represented in this field. Run by the University of Cambridge Department of Computer Science and Technology, it involves a paid 8-week research internship taking place between 7 July and 29 August 2025.
During this internship you will work with a researcher in our department on a project related to AI and be invited to talks from academics working on AI as well as information sessions covering topics like postgraduate applications.
The programme ran for the first time in 2024 and if you’d like to hear more about the experience from one of last year’s interns, please see this article.
Applications are currently open, and the deadline to apply is 09:00 on Monday 17 February 2025. You can find out more about the programme and apply here.
All the best!
Quantum Technologies Summer Placements
Are you looking for a research placement or internship this summer and considering further study in science & technology after your undergraduate degree?
UCL’s Quantum Technologies undergraduate summer placement program is now open for applications! Come to UCL this summer for a paid 8-week research project, working with academics and postgraduate researchers from UCL’s Centre for Doctoral Training in Quantum Communications and Quantum Computation.
These placements are an excellent way to gain experience working in a lab on a research project and obtain research experience during the summer months. Each placement takes place between June and August 2025 and includes a £3437 bursary for living expenses and other costs.
This year’s projects:
Project 1: Using electron spins in diamond for ultrasensitive disease diagnostics
Project 2: Peeking through a wormhole: Unruh-DeWitt detectors in the study of wormhole solutions
Project 3: Using Machine Learning techniques for Trapped-Atomic Ions Simulation
Application Deadline: 2nd April 2025
About Us
The UCL EPSRC Centre for Doctoral Training in Quantum Communications and Quantum Computation aims to train the next generation of leaders in Quantum Technologies research. Our work brings together a team of over 40 academic experts from 5 university departments, including Physics and Astronomy, Computer Science, Electrical and Electronic Engineering, the London Centre for Nanotechnology, and Chemistry.
Quantum technologies involve the control and manipulation of quantum states to achieve results not possible with classical matter; they promise a transformation of measurement, communication, and computation. As breakthroughs in quantum technologies move out of the lab and into industrial applications, the highly skilled researchers who will be the future leaders in this field must be equipped to function in a complex research and engineering landscape where quantum physics meets cryptography, complexity and information theory, devices, materials, software, and hardware engineering.
Who Can Apply
These projects are suitable for undergraduate students studying Physics, Engineering, Computer Science, and Chemistry at a UK university.
The projects are especially beneficial to students who are considering postgraduate study and want to get a better understanding of what doing research in quantum technologies involves.
No experience needed: we welcome your application if you have not done a research placement or research internship before.
How to Apply
Find out more and apply online through our website here.
Everyone is welcome at UCL. We are an equal opportunities employer and encourage applications from eligible candidates regardless of age, disability, ethnicity, gender, gender reassignment, religion or belief, sexual orientation, marital or civil partnership status, or pregnancy and maternity/paternity.
Dear all,
The University of Liverpool now has an initial 1-year subscription to Nature Masterclasses, a learning platform created by Springer available to all staff and students, covering not necessarily just publishing in Nature journals, but many topics around researcher and outputs development.
We ask for support in sharing the fact that all staff and students can now register via single-sign-on at https://masterclasses.nature.com/ Links to an external site. with more information on the registration process on the library pages: https://libguides.liverpool.ac.uk/nature_masterclasses
I'm attaching a promotion 'bundle', consisting of one document with a few different length versions of the announcement (please pick whichever suits your format best), a few versions of the logo and a course overview.
There will also be an event on 26 February:
Nature Masterclasses: Liverpool's New Route to Research Skills, Wednesday 26th February, 13:00-14:00, Online.
Nature Masterclasses is an on-demand online platform offering expert-led training to enhance the research skills of staff and students at all career stages and from all disciplines. Join the Outputs Development Team and a representative from Springer to discover how to make the most of the platform and improve your research outputs!
Register here: https://naturemasterclassesliverpool.eventbrite.co.uk Links to an external site.
AMP SCITT Internship Programme
We are offering a Paid Internship Programme for Undergraduate and Masters students considering teaching Chemistry, Mathematics, Physics, Computing or Modern Foreign Languages.
AMP SCITT Internship Poster.pdf Download AMP SCITT Internship Poster.pdf
Nuffield Department Orthopaedics, Rheumatology and Musculoskeletal Science
We are currently advertising student placement opportunities within the Nuffield Department Orthopaedics, Rheumatology and Musculoskeletal Sciences here at the University of Oxford.
We would be grateful if you could please distribute the below information within your institution, as you see appropriate.
Legacy BBSTEM University Alliance Members,
We are thrilled to announce that Wenite Academy is offering funded spaces for their STEM Career Path Academy to students within our community. This five-week program is designed to equip STEM students with the skills, mentorship, and professional connections they need to excel in their career journeys.
Taking place online in the evenings, this program ensures accessibility and flexibility for students managing their academic commitments.
What’s included in the program?
✔️ Personalized mentorship from industry experts.
✔️ Career insights to explore and navigate diverse pathways in STEM.
✔️ Exclusive networking opportunities with top STEM employers.
✔️ Workshops on CV writing, LinkedIn optimization, personal branding, and interview preparation.
The program will run in March 2025, and applications for the 2025 cohort are now open!
We would greatly appreciate it if you could share this opportunity with your students and faculty networks. This is an incredible chance for students to gain hands-on support and prepare for success in their STEM careers. You’re more than welcome to use any of the flyers or illustrations attached.
Link for the 2025 cohort:
🔗 http://www.smartsurvey.co.uk/s/TFHEIY/
Links to an external site.
PhD opportunities in Digital and Automated Materials Chemistry from October 2025 - information event
Dear Final Year Student,
If you are enjoying your research project and you think you may consider continuing your research education with a PhD, a large number of PhD studentships (10-18) will be available in Liverpool for October 2025 starters in the EPSRC Centre for Doctoral Training in Digital and Automated Materials Chemistry.
To know more about these opportunities, the research projects on offer, the training programme and the life as a PhD student we are organizing a discovery event.
Wed 11th Dec - 1-2pm Brunner’s Lecture Theatre in Chemistry followed by refreshment at MIF Atrium
For catering purposes please register your intention to come through this form:
PhD Opportunities Discovery Event Registration Links to an external site.
We are looking to recruit a cohort of students from physical sciences (Chemistry, Physics, Mathematics), Computer Science and Engineering. These students will develop core expertise in robotic, digital, chemical and physical thinking, which they will apply in their domain-specific research in materials design, discovery and processing.
Regards,
The CDT management team
We are recruiting students for the innovation competition Tech Arena 2024 Links to an external site., focusing on Computer Architecture and Fundamental Software.
Huawei Tech Arena has two thrilling challenges:
- Track 1: High-performance computing
Develop algorithms and design innovative approaches to enhance the performance and efficiency of CPU architecture through advanced data and value prediction techniques.
- Track 2: Dynamic real-time cardinality estimation for databases
Design algorithms that enhance data query performance and optimise database operational efficiency through real-time cardinality estimation.
Who is it for?
BSc, MSc, or PhD students (+18 years old) in computer science, engineering, statistics, and mathematics enrolled in UK universities.
What is needed to participate?
Students need to:
- register from this link Links to an external site. (<3 minutes)
- create a new/join an existing team of 1-3 members on the platform by Monday 25 November
- submit a zip file containing their solution by Saturday 30 November
What is the competition timeline?
- Track 1 Competition (online): ongoing - 30 November 2024
- Track 2 Competition (online): ongoing - 30 November 2024
- Final ceremony in a hybrid format on 10 January 2025
What are the benefits?
- A total cash reward pool of £11k for the first three teams
- Paid 3-6 months’ internships at Huawei offered to 6 teams
- A paid trip to attend the final event and visit Huawei’s offices in China
- Networking with ICT industry professionals
- A pool of Huawei accessories (headphones, watches, etc.) worth £2,000
Please find more information on the competition phases and T&Cs here Links to an external site..
Please see the following PhD opportunities available;
UpReach's Tech 500 programme.
This is a brilliant opportunity aimed at those studying tech related degrees. Please the links for more information;
https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=4dEn7fw3xnM
Links to an external site.
- all about the Tech500 programme
https://upreach.org.uk/tech500 Links to an external site. - link to sign up to the programme
BBSTEM is hosting an Online Employability Workshop on Wednesday 16th October, 14:00 - 16:00. They are inviting university students of African or Caribbean heritage enrolled in STEM courses to attend this 2 hour session, where they will gain insight on best practices to prepare for, and successfully navigate interview processes; particularly assessment centres. This event is supported by the National Nuclear Laboratory and facilitated by Black Professionals UK. Places are limited, so if you are interested please sign up via the Eventbrite page on the following link Links to an external site. (see attached poster).
Are you interested in applying your programming and/ or electrical engineering knowledge to an exciting real-world project? Want to gain practical experience and boost your CV with cutting-edge technologies?
We are Liverpool Hyperloop, a student-led initiative aiming to design and build a Hyperloop pod to compete in the European Hyperloop Week in Groningen, Netherlands. Our goal is to bring together top CS and EEE talent from the University of Liverpool to contribute to the future of high-speed transportation.
We are currently recruiting students for 6 key teams:
- Electronics & Software
- Magnetic Levitation
- Chassis
- Braking
- Propulsion
- Vacuum Tube
As part of the Electronics & Software team, you’ll gain hands-on experience in areas like:
- Embedded Systems: Programming microcontrollers (Arduino, STM32) to handle real-time data acquisition and control.
- Data Visualisation: Creating dashboards in Python to monitor pod performance (speed, temperature, pressure, etc.).
- Circuit Design and Signal Processing: Working with sensor integration and serial communication for real-time system feedback.
- Version Control (Git): Collaborating on code and designs with a multidisciplinary team.
- Algorithm Development: Implementing control systems and optimization techniques for the pod's vital systems.
You’ll work closely with engineers to ensure the pod’s electronics and software work seamlessly, helping monitor, control, and optimise critical functions during testing and the competition.
This is a fantastic opportunity to:
- Apply theoretical knowledge to a real-world engineering challenge
- Develop practical skills highly valued in the tech industry
- Network with like-minded students
- Showcase our work internationally at the European Hyperloop Week in the Netherlands
Students from all years are welcome, whether you have experience or are looking to learn. Commitment and passion for the project are key to succeeding.
Ready to join the future of transportation?
Here’s how to get involved:
- Registration form: https://forms.gle/RJQmtdhfU4E7Wn2o6 Links to an external site.
- Linktree: https://linktr.ee/liverpoolhyperloop Links to an external site.
We look forward to welcoming you to the Liverpool Hyperloop team!
Best regards,
Liverpool Hyperloop Team
Alder Hey Children's hospital - Potential collaborations with students studying AI
We are currently seeking expertise in artificial intelligence to assist with innovative projects related to healthcare and spinal surgery. These projects involve cutting-edge applications of AI, and we are open to exploring both short-term and ongoing freelance engagements.
Remuneration for the work will be flexible and can be structured either through direct financial compensation or in the form of share options in the project, depending on what the individual prefers.
Please contact Mr Mohamed Mohamed for more information > mohamed.mohamed5@nhs.net