Student Summer Placement

Dr Seth Zenz - Senior Lecturer In Experimental Physics. s.zenz@qmul.ac.uk

About the Role

The QMUL School of Physical and Chemical Sciences offers the opportunity for undergraduate students, both internal to QMUL and external (from other universities), to join our research groups over the summer to take part in, and contribute to, the research being done by the different groups.

Research in the Particle Physics Research Centre falls under three main themes: particle detector development and simulation, analysis of collider detector data, and analysis of neutrino detector data, and each year we offer opportunities for students interested in these areas.

Each year, there will be events organised for the cohort of internship students to meet each other, interact, learn about each other's projects, and experience what working on cutting-edge research topics in a leading research group is like.

A (non-exhaustive) selection of projects:
Inner Tracker Upgrade for the LHC – Measurements of Detector Components
Inner Tracker Upgrade for the LHC  – Simulation of Detectors

About You

You will currently be studying for a degree in Physics. You will have Knowledge of areas of particle physics relevant to the project, demonstrated by academic performance. You will be able to assist with conducting original research around the research programme. They will also be able to work successfully as part of a team, towards a shared vision.

How to Apply

Please prepare your application as a single PDF document containing the following elements:

1.    CV (detailing your academic achievements/experience and any other relevant expertise)
2.    Grade transcript(s).
3.    A statement of interests (include which project/s you are interested in).

Please upload this to “CV” section of the online form. 

About the School

The School of Physical and Chemical Sciences consists of the Department of Physics and Astronomy and the Department of Chemistry. It is one of five schools in the Faculty of Science and Engineering. The School is an exciting and dynamic environment, home to over 530 undergraduate students, 70 postgraduate taught students, and 130 teaching and research staff. Our research is highly collaborative, working with colleagues across all three faculties and supported by partnerships with industry, NHS and other stakeholders.

About Queen Mary

At Queen Mary University of London, we believe that a diversity of ideas helps us achieve the previously unthinkable.

Throughout our history, we’ve fostered social justice and improved lives through academic excellence. And we continue to live and breathe this spirit today, not because it’s simply ‘the right thing to do’ but for what it helps us achieve and the intellectual brilliance it delivers.

We continue to embrace diversity of thought and opinion in everything we do, in the belief that when views collide, disciplines interact, and perspectives intersect, truly original thought takes form.

Benefits 

We offer competitive salaries, access to a generous pension scheme, 30 days’ leave per annum (pro-rata for part-time/fixed-term), a season ticket loan scheme and access to a comprehensive range of personal and professional development opportunities. In addition, we offer a range of work life balance and family friendly, inclusive employment policies, flexible working arrangements, and campus facilities.

Queen Mary’s commitment to our diverse and inclusive community is embedded in our appointments processes. Reasonable adjustments will be made at each stage of the recruitment process for any candidate with a disability. We are open to considering applications from candidates wishing to work flexibly.