Researcher Academy

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Our postgraduate placements are designed to help you recognise the breadth of your potential and highlight future opportunities.

About our placements

Each placement involves a discrete project at an external organisation for which the postgraduate researcher acts as a specialist consultant. The placements are delivered in partnership with a wide range of employers from small local businesses to multinational organisations. 

We generally offer two types of placement:

  • part-time projects, up to 200 hours, for a period of 3-6 months.

  • full-time 3 month internships.

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  • Receive weekly email updates of vacancies.

  • Let us know what kind of projects interest you.

  • Receive emails highlighting vacancies relevant to your skills and experience.

 

 

Current Vacancies

  • Co2 Emissions Report and Analysis Of EU Firewood Production Project
    Employer: POSTGRADUATE PLACEMENTS NOTTINGHAM
    Application closing date: 17 Nov 2024
    Location: Remote with face to face and online meetings United Kingdom
    Ideal for postgraduates in Environmental Science, Data Analysis, or Sustainability Studies, this placement focuses on analysing CO₂ emissions from kiln-dried versus naturally dried firewood. The candidate will produce a dataset and report comparing methods to support UK and EU consumer education and policy influence. This role offers experience in environmental impact analysis, data modelling, and policy preparation, suiting candidates skilled in research, data visualisation, and CO₂ modelling.
  • Microsoft Dynamics 365 Migration and Automation Project
    Employer: POSTGRADUATE PLACEMENTS NOTTINGHAM
    Application closing date: 10 Nov 2024
    Location: hybrid - Predominantly remote with occassional visit to London United Kingdom
    This placement would suit postgraduates in Computer Science, Data Science, or FinTech, looking for industry experience in migrating CRM data to Microsoft Dynamics 365 by automating workflows using Power Automate. You will work with Azure and Salesforce experts to customise the CRM, streamline data processes, and document procedures. This role offers experience in CRM migration, cloud integration, and automation—perfect for those with programming skills and a collaborative approach.
  • Business Analyst
    Employer: POSTGRADUATE PLACEMENTS NOTTINGHAM
    Application closing date: 3 Nov 2024
    Location: Nottingham City of Nottingham, England United Kingdom
    Datagum a leader in providing innovative technology solutions for financial institutions, focusing on compliance, cost reduction, and efficiency.They integrate cutting-edge innovation into every application, setting industry standards. As a Business Analyst you will define business specifications and requirements for a next-generation Large Language Model component.This compelling opportunity allows you to join a forward-thinking team and work on projects that will redefine financial technology.

 

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