Experimental Physicist Summer Placement

Science and Technology Facilities Council

Salary: £23,493 per annum

Contract Type: Fixed Term – 6 to12 weeks

Hours: Full-time

Location: Rutherford Appleton Laboratory, Harwell, Oxfordshire OX11 0QX

Closing date: 8th March 2026

Interview: Onsite in April

Start date: June 2026

ISIS Neutron and Muon Source produces beams of neutrons and muons that allow scientists to study materials at the atomic level using a range of instruments all suited for different setups and scientific needs. Neutron and muon experiments are non‑destructive and are used to probe a range of atomic level effects and phenomena, such as stress and strains in mechanical parts, battery discharging states, or complex biological structures.

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