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.

Are you a postgraduate at the University of Nottingham?

If so, register with us on MyCareer
Why register?

  • 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

  • Digital Engagement & Insights Project
    Employer: POSTGRADUATE PLACEMENTS NOTTINGHAM
    Application closing date: 25 May 2025
    Location: United Kingdom
    Join an ambitious tech scale-up on a mission to make public spaces safer. In this digital engagement and insights role, you’ll support marketing efforts by crafting engaging content, tracking industry trends, and uncovering audience insights. Gain hands-on experience in social media strategy, market research, and digital comms while building a real portfolio. Ideal for postgraduates eager to apply their skills in a fast-moving, purpose-driven B2B tech environment.
  • Manufacturing Efficiency & Quality Enhancement Project
    Employer: POSTGRADUATE PLACEMENTS NOTTINGHAM
    Application closing date: 27 May 2025
    Location: Nottingham United Kingdom
    Join a dynamic engineering environment to drive real-world improvements in manufacturing efficiency and product quality. This hands-on placement offers postgraduates the opportunity to analyse production processes, apply lean methodologies, and contribute directly to strategic decisions. Gain valuable experience in process mapping, data analysis, quality assurance, and presenting improvement plans to senior leadership — ideal for those pursuing a career in operations or continuous improvement.

 

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Researcher Academy

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