SUMMER PLACEMENT SCHEMES FOR PHYSICS UNDERGRADUATES- 2013 Gradcracker Visit http://www.gradcracker.com/work-placements/ for 100s of placement opportunities.

. Details of some are listed below. Institute of Physics The IOP's Top 40 Work Placements Scheme offers penultimate year undergraduate physics students bursaries of 2,000 to carry out eight-week summer placements in a company of their choice Students receive first-hand experience of working for an organisation committed to physicists and physics. In return, employers gain a fresh perspective and new ideas from their work placement students. The 2013 scheme is now open to applications. The selection process will take approximately three weeks, successful and unsuccessful applicants will hear shortly after this time. The closing date for students to submit their applications to either employers or the IOP is 26 April 2013 Visit http://www.iop.org/careers/top40placements/index.html IBM Extreme Blue Programme IBM have had a number of successful physics undergraduates join their schemes -including their three month summer placement scheme Extreme Blue. They would be delighted to have physics undergraduates apply -- placements are more likely to be specific to the software development business than academic research related to physics Interviewing takes place in November and December. If they fill the vacancies, they will close for applications at the end of the year -- and almost certainly, before February IBM pays undergraduates for these placements and provides accommodation. They also offer the opportunity to apply for IBM trainee positions for when they graduate. More details are here: http://www-05.ibm.com/employment/uk/students/extremeblue/index.shtml Thales Group The Thales Internship Programme offers students and graduates the opportunity to spend between three and 12 months at one of their UK locations. A placement or internship is a great chance to to see whether you are suitable material for one of their graduate schemes. Youll be gaining invaluable engineering and commercial experience that will stand you in good stead for your future career. Students and graduates are recruited into specific engineering roles. Typically, these cover Systems, Software & Hardware Engineering. As this programme is designed as a potential stepping stone into the graduate programme their preference is to hear from students who can join next summer,

either as a summer placement before starting their final year or to complete a year in industry as the penultimate year to their degree. Visit https://www.dstl.gov.uk/Summervacationplacements

DSTL Summer vacation placements are available to students looking for an 8-12 week job. The placements provide an opportunity to gain some relevant work experience while earning money. Placements are available at all sites in Wiltshire, Hampshire and Kent. Salaries start at approximately 14,500 pro rata for the first year summer placement rising in subsequent year and flexible working is available. This scheme has just been launched for 2013 Visit https://www.dstl.gov.uk/Summervacationplacements for more details National Grid 12 week summer internships typically offered during the penultimate year at university Salary 15,600 pa (pro-rata) Roles available across a number of business areas within National Grid including Electricity Network Investment (ENI); Gas Distribution Network Strategy; Gas Distribution Customer Operations; Gas Distribution Processes; Liquefied Natural Gas; Finance Visit internships at http://www.nationalgridcareers.com/DevelopmentOpportunities/Students/The-Programmes/ MBDA MBDA, a world leader in missiles and missile systems and is a multinational group with 10,000 employees in France, the UK, Italy, Germany, Spain and the United States. MBDA is currently promoting its summer placement opportunities to undergraduate students and has 30 places to fill. Vacancies are available in a number of departments and areas including research and development, software and systems engineering. MBDA offers great training and career opportunities for graduates interested in this field. The closing date for applications early December so they recommend that applicants apply early. Visit the following link: http://www.mbdacareers.co.uk/grad_faq_placements.html Renishaw Renishaw take on a number of students during the summer holiday period for 8 and 14 weeks. Students get the opportunity to develop good practical skills that will prove invaluable throughout any engineering career. The majority of people get involved in a project during their time and gain a real insight into working in engineering. Locations: Charfield (Gloucestershire) , Stonehouse (Gloucestershire) , Woodchester (Gloucestershire) , Wotton-under-Edge (Gloucestershire) 2

They are particularly looking for individuals who are currently studying, or are interested in engineering; physics and manufacturing Completing a summer placement can lead to opportunities of sponsorship throughout a degree course, further placements and opportunities to join the graduate scheme upon successful completion of degree course. Due to very limited transport in the local area, having your own transport is essential Applicants must be eligible to work in the UK and have a valid visa Applications still accepted March/April for summer placements Visit http://www.renishaw.com/en/placements-work-experience-and-bursaries-12503

Ford

Run a summer 8-week paid placements scheme for undergraduates Open to all students currently working towards a degree that is deemed suitable for the department that they would be working in. For engineering positions, this would include Physics degrees. Entry for these positions is gained by applying via the Ford web site, being invited to and passing a structured interview Visit http://www.ford.co.uk/ to find out about summer placements in 2013

Science & Technology Facilities Council Scheme open for applications from March until April. Last year 9 places available and 115 applications. Students are paid 1,100 pm Visit http://www.stfc.ac.uk/PPD/students/38521.aspx for more information CGG

CGG is a fully integrated Geoscience company providing leading geological, geophysical and reservoir capabilities to its broad base of customers primarily from the global oil and gas industry. Offering summer placements to undergraduates in physics, geophysics, maths and engineering who are interested in learning more about the role of a graduate geophysicist Placements run from 1 July to 31 August Applications open from 4 February to 5 April. Go to www.cgg.com/careers for more information