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Materials Research Intern (12 months) - Starting Summer 2025

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SLB

Nov 3, 2024

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  • Internship
    Full-time
    Placement Program
  • Science
    Research & Development
  • Cambridge

Requirements

  • Studying towards a Bachelors OR Masters in Chemistry, Materials Sciences, or Chemical Engineering
  • Good communication skills
  • Good fundamental laboratory skills
  • Basic data analysis (e.g., Excel)

Responsibilities

  • Planning and carrying out experimental work, ensuring that laboratories activities are kept within Health & Safety standards and guidelines.
  • Analysing and interpreting experimental datasets.
  • Participating in regular meetings to discuss project progress.
  • Writing technical reports and presenting to peers.
  • Assisting with the laboratory housekeeping.

FAQs

What is the duration of the Materials Research Intern position?

The Materials Research Intern position is for 12 months, starting in Summer 2025.

Where is the internship located?

The internship is located in Cambridge, UK, at SLB Cambridge Research (SCR).

What will the intern be working on?

The intern will be working on membranes for gas separation technologies, involving permeation testing and chemical and mechanical characterization of membrane materials.

What qualifications are required for the internship?

Candidates should be studying towards a Bachelor's or Master's degree in Chemistry, Materials Sciences, or Chemical Engineering.

What types of laboratory techniques will be used?

Techniques may include differential scanning calorimetry, thermogravimetric analysis, Fourier Transform Infrared (FTIR) spectroscopy, gas chromatography, and mechanical testing.

Will the intern need to participate in meetings?

Yes, the intern will participate in regular meetings to discuss project progress.

What kind of skills are emphasized for this internship?

Good communication skills, fundamental laboratory skills, and basic data analysis skills (e.g., Excel) are emphasized for this internship.

Is the internship purely experimental work?

While the internship is primarily experimental and lab-based, it also involves analyzing and interpreting experimental data alongside laboratory housekeeping tasks.

Will the intern need to write reports?

Yes, the intern will be required to write technical reports and present their findings to peers.

Does SLB support equal employment opportunities?

Yes, SLB is an equal employment opportunity employer and considers qualified applicants without regard to various protected characteristics.

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