Job Title: Human Performance Year in Industry Placement, Job Location: Farnborough, Job Type: Fulltime, Temporary, Salary: £26,400, Job ID: 20004.
Role Purpose
* To support human science research and activities within the Human Performance team.
* May include human factor, physiology, psychology and other human science projects, trials and literature reviews.
* Assist with the organisation and delivery of other Human Performance Team activities e.g. Professional Day, Work Experience visits.
Key Accountabilities
* Build experience in facility (e.g. thermal chamber) and operational trials.
* Support the collection, handling, and analysis of trial data.
* Assist with data analysis and documentation.
* Support reporting: preparing summary reports, data dashboards, or technical updates to present to project teams.
* Contribute to a defined research project, setting milestones, and managing time to meet deadlines for project progression.
* Adhere to Health & Safety regulations (e.g., COSHH).
* Troubleshoot by identifying deviations in experiments or processes, investigating root causes, and implementing corrective actions under supervision.
* Communicate and collaborate: actively participate in meetings, present results, and contribute to technical discussions.
* Proactively seek opportunities to learn new techniques and improve ways of working.
* Act as an ambassador representing the university and the company.
Entry Requirements
Interested in human science and human performance. We cover a wide range of subjects including psychology, human factors, physiology, sports science, engineering. The ideal candidate will be studying one of these or similar subjects and have an interest in applying it to operational research and laboratory-based studies.
Our Benefits
* On-demand learning, access to courses, modules, and lectures via multiple digital learning platforms.
* Coaching and mentoring.
* 25 days annual holiday excluding bank holidays.
* Matched contribution pension scheme, with life assurance.
* Flexible benefits package.
* Employee discount portal.
* Employee Assistance Programme.
* Employee-led networks.
Security
Many of our roles at QinetiQ are subject to national security vetting. Applicants who already hold the appropriate level of vetting may be able to transfer it upon appointment, subject to approval. Some roles are also subject to restrictions on access to information, which may be influenced by nationality, previous nationalities held, and country of birth. All applicants for this role must be eligible for SC clearance, as a minimum. Further guidance regarding clearances can be found: UKSV National Security Vetting Solution: guidance for applicants – GOV.UK. Please also be aware that under immigration rules, our Early Careers roles do not meet the legal threshold for candidates who are residents in the UK on student visas.
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