Look out for job opportunities coming soon!
Lasers can be used to replicate the incredible conditions only naturally found in space, such as tremendous magnetic fields and the centres of stars. By using our high-powered lasers we can help to develop a greater understanding of the extreme world around us.
One of the many examples of recent, exciting experiments was in developing micro-sized, turbo charged X-ray beams that can see through steel. Harnessing this technique could allow us to safely examine potential hazards such as old nuclear waste barrels.
Our Engineering jobs offer exciting opportunities to work hand in hand with scientists and fellow engineers to deliver the best engineering first class, to push the frontiers of human understanding, and to develop the next generation of lasers.
Benefits of working with us
- Flexible working.
- 30 days of annual leave per year.
- Travel opportunities for experiments, conferences, workshops and training.
- Flexible maternity and paternity leave, with the additional option of part-time work.
- Nursery facilities on-site.
- Delivering the best engineering first class.
Look out for job opportunities coming soon!
Look out on our Twitter
@CLF_STFC and on our
website and the
STFC website over the next coming months for new and varied engineering job opportunities from the Central Laser Facility.
Our paid Student, graduate and internship programmes
Whether you’re sure about a future career in engineering or you are just curious to try it out, our range of early career programmes allow you to experience what being an electrical or mechanical engineer is like first hand.
In addition with a steady salary, you will receive benefits such as flexible working hours, access to training and experience of working with scientists to develop world-class experiments and technology.
Sandwich Student Scheme
This is a “sandwich" year in industry that many university courses offer. The CLF sandwich student scheme offers:
- paid work.
- 30 days annual leave.
- Flexible working.
- A work-place pension.
- Opportunities for trying out new things.
- A taster of real life work as an engineer.
Summer Student Scheme
Over the summer, we offer a scheme for students to get a taster of life as an engineer, gain reputable experience, and earn a bit of money.
Benefits include:
- A steady summer salary.
- Annual leave.
- Flexible working.
- A work-place pension.
- Opportunities for trying out new things.
- A taster of real life work as an engineer.
Graduate Scheme
This Scheme is for post-graduate and masters students, and is a fantastic way to introduce yourself to working life, build confidence and experience, and climb the career ladder.
Benefits include:
- paid work, with opportunities for raises and promotions at the end.
- 30 days per year of annual leave.
- A work-place pension.
- Opportunities to spend a few months in other departments, trying out different engineering placements or even branching out into public engagement or project management.
- Regular graduate catch-ups and socials with all the graduates.
- Training opportunities.
- High likelihood of a steady job waiting for you at the end of the scheme.
- Getting to be part of real, world-class science.
InternshipsInternships are a fantastic way to learn, expecially if you find you struggle in a school-like environment. This is hands-on, fun and challenging work with a team of top engineers to support you.
Benefits include:
- Paid salary.
- Learning on the job with scientists and engineers to help you.
- Internship catch-ups and socials.
- Coming away with a qualification from a reputable organisation.
- Getting to be part of real, world-class science.
Work Experience
Our work experience programme, aimed at secondary school students, offers a taster of working in the CLF with our friendly engineers and scientists. A great addition to the CV, you can apply for opportunity through the STFC website through this link.
Benefits include:
- A fascinating insite into engineering some of the worlds most powerful and advanced laser systems.
- Learning on the job with full support from a designated supervisor.
- Tours of the facility as well as other facilities on campus
- The opportunity to learn new things that could benefit you later in life.
Look out on our Twitter
@CLF_STFC and on our
website and the
STFC website over the next coming months for new and varied engineering job opportunities from the Central Laser Facility.
