Job Title:
Experimental Fluid Mechanics Intern (12 months) - Starting Summer 2026
About SLB:
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At SLB we create amazing technology that unlocks access to energy for the benefit of all. That is our purpose. As innovators, that has been our mission for 100 years. We are facing the world’s greatest balancing act- how to simultaneously reduce emissions and meet the world’s growing energy demands. We’re working on that answer. Every day, a step closer.
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Location:
Cambridge, UK
SLB Cambridge Research (SCR) is part of SLB’s global network of research and engineering centres. SCR is a dynamic, multidisciplinary environment with state-of-the-art research and computing facilities. We work on applied research projects in the physical sciences to meet the current and future challenges of the industry.
Description & Scope:
You'll be part of a close-knit team within the Experimental Fluids, where you will work with research scientists to develop and test hypotheses, using the experimental facilities we have for various fluid mechanics problems
Responsibilities:
1. Planning and carrying out experimental work, ensuring that laboratories activities are kept within Health & Safety standards and guidelines.
2. Analysing and interpreting experimental datasets.
3. Participating in regular meetings to discuss project progress.
4. Experimental testing of concepts related to production fluids for a variety of real-world business systems
5. Support scientists on concept development for production fluids flow characterisation, experimental data analysis, hypothesis testing
6. Present demos to visitors and internal stakeholders
Qualifications:
7. Studying a Bachelors or Masters in Mechanical Engineering, Physics, Fluid Mechanics or a related discipline
8. Oral and written communication skills in English
9. Good motivation, autonomy, teamwork, and ingenuity
10. Hands on experience in the lab
11. Understanding of fluid mechanics concepts
12. Passionate interest in Fluid Mechanics