SEPnet Summer Placements 2022

SEPnet (South East Physics Network) is a consortium of university physics departments – Hertfordshire, Kent, Portsmouth, Queen Mary, Royal Holloway, Southampton, Surrey, Sussex and Open University.

The scheme

SEPnet organises over 80 summer placements a year for all 2^nd and 3^rd year physics and maths undergraduate and PhD students at the above universities and is seeking 8-week plus projects in industry or research in areas such as data analysis, mathematical modelling, programming, product design and testing or science communication.

The duration of the placement is from June to September

Who can apply?

The scheme is aimed at any organisations interested in recruiting physics or maths graduates, or who can offer valuable business experience, including large companies, SMEs, start-ups, research institutions, charities and NGOs.

Benefits to employers

• Early access to bright, numerate students with excellent problem-solving and IT skills
• Carry out projects you would not normally have time for
• Added value and a fresh perspective on your business
  Administration and support handled by SEPnet
• Match-funding available for SMEs!

What employers have said:

‘Very satisfied with the whole process, organised and straightforward, with good students.’

‘We took SEPnet students for the second year running and have been very impressed with the calibre…. For your records we have just made a permanent job offer to one of the students…’.