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New Scientist
New Scientist Jobs is one of the leading science recruitment websites across the UK and Europe, allowing jobseekers to search and apply for a wide range of roles at every level of their career, across all areas of science.  On New Scientist Study candidates will find a wide range of further study opportunities.  Jobseekers can sign up to receive Jobs by E-mail notifications, which send the latest roles direct to their inbox, and also upload a CV which recruiters can see when searching for the right candidate.

In print New Scientist is the leading magazine for science jobs, including a range of roles across the commercial, academic and public sectors every week.  Make it your first stop for science jobs.

New Scientist is aimed at people who ask “why?” and covers the latest developments in science and technology that will impact our world. Employing and commissioning the best writers in their fields from all over the world, with an editorial team that provide cutting-edge news, award-winning features and reports, New Scientist is written in concise and clear language that puts discoveries and advances in the context of everyday life today and in the future.  For more than half a century it has been essential reading for anyone with a passion for big, new and intriguing ideas.

BAE Systems
BAE Systems is a multinational company that develops and delivers cutting edge defence, security and aerospace technology.  Operating platforms on air, at land and on sea, we also provide security and support to allow these systems to operate effectively in a complex operational environment.  Examples of our products are submarines, aircraft and surface ships.

We have a wide variety of opportunities for graduates, ranging across many functions.   Examples of opportunities include Engineering, Project Management, Commercial and Finance.   BAE Systems offers three graduate schemes:

Graduate Development Framework (GDF).  Our main programme for graduates, this offers a wide variety of opportunities across the business and engineering functions.  Within the scheme there is the opportunity to pursue placements at different sites and projects, and also to pursue relevant professional qualifications.

Finance Leader Development Programme (FLDP).  This programme is for high performing graduates who aspire to enter senior finance leadership roles.  A five year programme, the first 3 years are spent in year-long placements in different areas of the business, with training focused on attaining the CIMA qualification. 

Sigma Leadership Programme.  This fast track leadership programme is for exceptionally high performers who aspire to be the engineering and business leaders of our future.  The scheme is split into a series of placements across the global business, tailored to the individual and their career aspirations.

The opportunities at BAE Systems are not limited to those with an engineering background, and we welcome applications from all disciplines.

Please visit our graduate website at  http://www.baesystems.com/graduates/ for more information.

Charles River
Charles River is the world's largest Contract Research Organisation.  We offer contract services to Pharmaceutical, Agro-Chemical and Vet Medicines companies.  We work in partnership with these companies to bring their products to market ensuring that they are safe and non-toxic.  Charles River offers opportunities to people to work with world leading scientists and to learn from their experience and guidance.  All this, plus the benefits you would expect from a global company.

CK Science 
CK Science is a leading independent scientific recruitment consultancy for science jobs.  CK Science’s highly trained, specialist scientific recruitment consultants are here to help you achieve your career goals within the scientific, chemical, pharmaceutical, biotechnology, food, waste, environmental, and other related industries.  CK Science aims to help you successfully search and apply for jobs in science. We will also help you through the application process to help increase your chances of securing your ideal job in your chose field. Our highly trained, specialist scientific recruitment professionals will be here to help.  You can also download our iphone app by typing “science jobs” into the app store and you will find a QR Code to scan on our stand.

College of Science and Engineering
We offer postgraduate opportunities in chemistry, computing science, engineering, geographical & earth sciences, mathematics & statistics, physics & astronomy and psychology.

Our courses provide opportunities for you to develop and specialise your existing knowledge and skills base or translate these from a different discipline to one in science and engineering.

Taught masters programmes are available in the areas of digital technology, energy and sustainability, environment, health and wellbeing, infrastructure and transport, and materials.

The College also offers the possibility of postgraduate research with formal supervision provided by staff working in world-renowned research groups. We have over 600 PhD students working in established discipline-based areas and in cross-cutting research themes where our core strengths are combined: digital economy, energy, healthcare technology, sensors and intelligent imaging, sustainable high-value manufacturing, and underpinning capabilities.

Come and speak to us at the Science Fair to find out more.

Complete Medical Worldwide 
Complete Worldwide works in partnership with the pharmaceutical industry, providing a wide range of innovative and class-leading services in medical communications, regulatory services, market access, healthcare digital excellence, and strategic consultancy. We work on some of the most exciting healthcare products globally and provide a positive and challenging working environment for our staff.

We have offices in Glasgow, Macclesfield and Oxford, as well as New Jersey and New York in the US. The ‘Complete’ concept reflects the breadth and depth of expertise we offer, and our passion for being both different and better through an unrivalled combination of global reach, local insight, scientific excellence, and quality delivery.

Our highly skilled teams reflect our continuing commitment to being an employer of choice as well as a provider of choice. This is demonstrated in our Investors in People award, which we have held for over ten years, as well as awards for Work-Life Balance and Customer First.

Complete Worldwide is an incredibly supportive and friendly place to work, and we provide tailored development programs suited to individual needs and career aspirations. In return, we ask for passion, integrity and commitment to excellence from our employees.

IAESTE 
Work Experience for Technical Students

The International Association for the Exchange of Students for Technical Experience, or IAESTE, is a student exchange programme with over 80 member countries worldwide. Since it was founded at Imperial College London in 1948, IAESTE has exchanged more than 330,000 students, often as the first step in their international careers.

Stand out from the crowd

Much has been made of the need for students to gain relevant work experience before they graduate. IAESTE not only provides internship experience but also the valuable experience of working abroad. Work experience gained abroad enhances your independence and flexibility, communication and foreign language skills, and contributes to your personal and academic development. Employers know that if students have successfully overcome the challenges brought on by international work experience, they will stand out from the crowd at interview.

The IAESTE programme offers you:

• Paid work experience in 1 of over 80 countries, primarily during the summer months
• Placements for undergraduates in science, engineering, technology and architecture
• Course-related work in industry, research institutions, and the public sector
• Salaries to cover the local cost of living
• Organised social activities (in most countries)
• Practical guidance from British Council staff during the application process
• Assistance with work permits, visas and accommodation

To apply you MUST be an undergraduate student, who has completed at least 1 year of study, and a UK/EU national who is enrolled at a UK institution for the duration of their degree.

Life Technologies
Making Life Even Better

When it comes to the vision of shaping discovery and improving life, no other company can match the breadth of products and services in the life sciences field to meet this vision than Life Technologies. Created through the combination of biotechnology leaders Applied Biosystems and Invitrogen, Life Technologies' systems, consumables and services enable researchers to accelerate scientific exploration, driving to discoveries and developments that improve the human condition and the world around us. Our customers do their work across the biological spectrum, working to advance personalized medicine, regenerative science, molecular diagnostics, agricultural and environmental research, and 21st century forensics. With historical sales of approximately $3.5 billion, a presence in more than 100 countries, and a rapidly growing intellectual property estate of over 3,600 patents and exclusive licenses, we are poised to truly shape the world of science.

Matchtech
Matchtech has been placing scientists of all levels in permanent, temporary and contract positions since 2001 and has a complete range of science jobs. Whether you are a new science graduate looking to start your career, an experienced scientist looking for a new opportunity or you are looking to return to work in a scientific environment, we have the experience and portfolio of clients to help.

The sorts of industries and fields of work that we typically place scientists into are;

• Pharmaceutical
• Engineering
• Food & Drink
• FMCG
• Clinical Research
• Medical Devices
• Biochemistry
• Biotechnology
• Medical
• Materials

Please email your CV through to the team graduatejobs@matchtechgroupplc.com.

Nucleargraduates
Nucleargraduates is the most comprehensive graduate programme the energy sector has ever seen. It involves business, science, energy generation, the government defence, the environment and more. By becoming part of it, the programme ensures that you’re supported and helped to progress by more than twenty organisations.

We’re inviting open-minded, ambitious graduates like you to find out more about:

• The nuclear industry
• Our Stakeholder projects
• FAQs
• Application Process and Positions available
• Is nucleargraduates right for you?

Teach First
Teach First is an independent charity aimed at addressing one of the UK’s most damaging social issues – educational disadvantage. We recruit exceptional graduates and experienced professionals into a two-year leadership development programme during which they become inspirational classroom teachers in schools facing challenging circumstances across England. Teach First trains and supports these extraordinary people as they find their voice as teachers, mentors and role models to young people whose life opportunities are defined by the quality of the education they receive.  At the same time Teach First provides its participants with opportunities to develop their own potential through skills training, leadership development and exposure to leading organisations across the spectrum of education, business and the third sector.

The Institute of Physics in Scotland
The Institute of Physics in Scotland is a scientific membership organisation devoted to increasing the understanding and application of physics. It has nearly 3000 members and is part of the Institute of Physics.

The Institute of Physics in Scotland aims to promote the role of physics in education, health, the environment, technology, and scientific literacy. Its membership is wide-ranging and multidisciplinary, including the educational, industrial, medical, and general public sectors. The institute seeks common purpose with other organisations to promote science and science-based learning and to influence science policy. Special emphasis is placed on supporting physics teachers by promoting in our schools the value, joy and benefits of a knowledge of physics and its applications.

At our stand we offer information and resources on careers in physics.

The Scottish Universities Physics Alliance (SUPA)
The Scottish Universities Physics Alliance (SUPA) is an alliance of the Physics departments of eight major Scottish universities, four of which were ranked 20 or above in the last Research Assessment Exercise (RAE). The activities of SUPA are categorised into three many areas - Research, Knowledge Transfer (KT) and education and training through the SUPA Graduate School. 

Research

SUPA's research strengths build on national and international excellence.

These strengths are:

• Astronomy and Space Physics
• Condensed Matter and Materials Physics
• Energy
• Nuclear and Plasma Physics
• Particle Physics
• Photonics
• Physics & Life Sciences 

Knowledge Transfer

SUPA KT’s mission is to increase commercial engagement between SUPA and industry. This will generate revenue for SUPA and will allow commercial exploitation of research to the benefit of the economy of Scotland and beyond.

Graduate School

The SUPA Graduate School offers world-leading education and training in post-graduate physics studies and generic skills. The physics studies are grouped by theme (Astronomy & Space, Condensed Matter & Material Physics, Energy, Nuclear & Plasma, Particle Physics, Photonics, and Physics & Life Sciences), and courses are given by videoconferenced lectures, through the My.SUPA e-learning portal, by tutorials/hands-on-sessions/labs and by residential sessions.

Every year, SUPA runs a Prize Studentship competition. The SUPA Prize Studentships are prestigious and competitive awards intended to attract outstanding physics students from around the world, irrespective of nationality, to study for a PhD in Scotland. Up to fifteen awards will be available this year for outstanding candidates. The studentships provide support for tuition fees, a stipend and a travel grant for a three-and-a-half-year period.

The Society of Biology
The Society of Biology is a single unified voice for biology: advising Government and influencing policy; advancing education and professional development; supporting its members, and engaging and encouraging public interest in the life sciences. Members include practising scientists, students at all levels, professionals in academia, industry and education, and non-professionals with an interest in biology.  With an effective membership of over 80,000, the Society is uniquely placed to represent the wider bioscience community and serve the public interest. The Society promotes biology as a subject of choice to students in schools, colleges and universities by supporting and recognising excellence in biology teaching; championing a biology curriculum that challenges students and encourages their passion for biology; supporting young scientists through higher education, and providing career guidance at all levels. Furthermore, the Society is committed to ensuring that it provides Government and other policy makers - including funders of biological education and research - with a distinct point of access to authoritative, independent, and evidence-based opinion, representative of the widest range of bioscience disciplines.