Job Details
Salary: £24,084 to £24,701 per annum pro‑rata depending on skills and experience.
Area: Health Sciences APM
Location: University Park
Closing Date: Thursday 11 June 2026
Reference: MED356626
The School of Health Sciences is seeking a passionate, hardworking health care student who is on track to complete the 2nd year of their degree studies with a predicted 2:1 or above at the University of Nottingham. The academic internship offers the opportunity to step off your course for one year to gain experience of research and teaching at one of the highest‑ranking universities in the Midlands. It will give you a unique chance to consider an Academic or Clinical Academic Career, working with and being mentored by highly experienced and qualified researchers and teachers.
Responsibilities
* Experience health research in a defined setting as a member of the dynamic culture of a School of Health Sciences Research Group
* Teach and support students in their Foundation year and 1st year of their degree programme
* Investigate an issue related to health education or research that interests you but is aligned to a SoHS Research Group, producing a short report to the School’s Management Board at the end of your term, submitting a conference abstract, sharing your findings at a conference and achieving a number of competency skills
* Be mentored by an experienced researcher and/or teacher
* Work towards Associate Fellow of the Higher Education Academy (AFHEA)
Qualifications
* Predicted 2:1 classification at the end of year 2 at the University of Nottingham
* Studying BSc Nursing, Midwifery, Physiotherapy or Sports Rehabilitation at the University of Nottingham
* Excellent verbal and written communication skills
* Organised with excellent time management skills
* Ability to work both independently and as part of a team
* Interest in considering an Academic or Clinical Academic Career
* Ambitious and enthusiastic
Conference costs related to your project of up to £1,000 are available for each intern funded by philanthropic donation.
This post is a fixed‑term for a period of 1 year starting on 01 August 2026. Hours of work are full‑time (36.25 hours per week), however applications are also welcome from candidates wishing to work part‑time (minimum 29 hours per week). Please specify in your application if you wish to work part‑time and the number of preferred hours. Job share arrangements may be considered.
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