Description Short Description Salary: £24,961 per annum | Fixed-Term (12 months) | Closing Date: 19th October 2025 Science and Technology Facilities Council (STFC) Salary: £24,961 per annum Contract Type: Fixed-Term, 12 months Hours: Full-time, 37 hours Location: Rutherford Appleton Laboratory, Harwell Campus Didcot, OX11 0QX Closing Date: Sunday, 19th October 2025 Interview Date: Dec 2025 / Jan 2026 Start Date: September 2026 Fundamental to scientific research is training scientists in how to use new techniques and interpret the results of their experiments. The ISIS Neutron and Muon Source at the Rutherford Appleton Laboratory is internationally renowned for the training it offers its scientific users through both in-person training courses and online learning. To increase the reach of its training to scientists around the world and improve the quality of learning, ISIS is expanding the range of training materials that are available online. In this role you will work with ISIS scientists to write online learning courses based on existing materials using a range of media types. Brief overview of the scheme STFC’s incredibly diverse range of placements allow you to work alongside world leading engineers, scientists and technicians in highly collaborative environments. Whichever you choose, you’ll become a critical member of the team in which you will be exposed to exciting projects and challenges from the start. You’ll be supported every step of the way by our dedicated Graduate Development Team who will also ensure you benefit from a range of personal development opportunities. About the role and a summary of key duties & responsibilities Over the course of the project the students will be supported in learning the fundamentals of the muon and neutron experimental techniques used to study materials across a wide range of science areas. Students will then move on to collaboratively develop their project within the following areas: Researching, writing, and presenting online exercises, quizzes, and tailoring directed courses based on the principles of neutron and muon experiments. For more information about the type of learning materials being created, see: https://e-learning.pan-training.eu/. Developing supporting materials for training school experiments that show the practical details, the scientific basis for them, and how the data are analysed Producing tutorials and short training videos for worked examples of data analysis software used across ISIS, see: https://docs.projectdissolve.com/examples/ Working with ISIS staff and international partners on the online learning platform. Disseminating output through technical reports, posters and presentations. The materials developed will be actively used in supporting and training new and existing ISIS users in details of sample preparation, data collection and data analysis. Within this role there are considerable opportunities to develop a broad range of professional skills and learn about a wide range of contemporary science, with support from scientific and technical experts. Additional opportunities to take part in scientific research may be available. Person Specification The below criteria will be scored during Shortlisting (S), Interview (I) or both (S&I). Essential: Currently enrolled on an undergraduate degree course and returning to university/studies to complete your undergraduate degree following the placement (S) Are required or have requested to take an industrial placement year (S) Have the right to live and work in the UK for the duration of the placement (S) Able to commence employment in summer 2026 (S) A-Level Physics and/or Chemistry and/or Biology (S) Good written and oral communication skills relevant to specialist and/or non-specialist audiences (S&I) Demonstrates good team working abilities (S&I) The willingness to develop new skills, both technical and non-technical (S&I) Desirable: Undergraduate level understanding of a subject in the physical, chemical, or biological sciences (S&I) Familiarity with online learning courses (S&I) Content creation skills (e.g., Wikis, websites, videos, animations, or graphics) (S&I) Experience of data analysis using scripting or coding. (S&I) Demonstrates good time management skills to work effectively across multiple projects (S&I) Interest in and understanding of how people learn (I) Employee Benefits: 30 days holiday (in addition to 10.5 bank holidays and privilege days). Flexible working hours. An excellent defined average salary pension scheme. Easily accessible public transport links/ free parking. Excellent learning and development opportunities. Cycle to work scheme. Link to more benefits: https://stfccareers.co.uk/rewards-and-benefits/ As this job does not fulfil the UK Government minimum criterion for obtaining sponsored migrant worker status we will be unable to apply for sponsorship for anyone not eligible to work in the UK. At interview, all shortlisted candidates are required to bring with them identification documents and original documents that prove they hold or can obtain the right to work in the UK. You can check your eligibility here: https://www.gov.uk/check-uk-visa/y Application Guidance Please note that we can only accept a maximum of 2 applications per candidate. Part of our application process involves submitting your CV and a cover letter. Your cover letter should address your suitability for the opportunity based how you meet each essential criteria stated in this advert. Please note that we hold the right to close this vacancy early if a sufficient number of applications have been received. We ask some of the biggest questions in the universe, to answer some of the biggest challenges in the world. Together, our scientists, technologists, engineers and business support team explore the unknown across every field you could think of. And they turn what they find into work that changes the world around us. What could you achieve with the world-leading facilities and experts of one of Europe's largest research organisations by your side? Join us and discover what's possible!