Web review: Access-ScienceJobs.co.uk

Ok, this really does do what it says on the tin. It's all about finding jobs in science...

On the most basic level you can search by your discipline. Sussex degrees this covers include Biochemistry, Biology, Chemistry, Environmental Science, Maths, Biomedical Science & Physics. Use the search jobs tab to combine these with experience. So you can look for graduate jobs, or in specific areas like consultancy, clinical research, laboratory, research, and more.

Once you've done your search you can register for email alerts based on your search criteria. So you can get automatic updates without having to keep going back to the site. There are RSS feeds too, if you prefer not to be emailed. Although you would have to use something like Yahoo Pipes to combine searches, as it can't do this from the results page

As you might expect from a jobs site, many of the vacancies posted are from recruitment agencies. This is not necessarily a bad thing, but it does mean that you have a lot of sifting to do. And you only get scant details about the company itself, not including its name.

However, there are some useful articles on the site too. Like how to use recruitment agancies effectively, interview tips and using social media to find a dream job in science.

Overall, it's a great starting point for getting your first job in science

Hot Job!

Knowledge Transfer Partnerships (KTPs) are a three way project between a graduate, a company (or other organisation) and a university (or other research / education centre). They offer a great opportunity to take ownership of a key project whilst applying skills from your degree and often gaining a further professional qualification.

Under the KTP Scheme, the University of Northampton have teamed up with STS Motors Ltd to create a graduate role for a Motor Design Engineer. They are looking for an Electrical / Electronic Engineering, Physics or similar disciplined graduate. For more information see our website.

More information about KTPs in general can be found at www.ktponline.org.uk

Residential Chemistry Training with GlaxoSmithKline

GlaxoSmithKline is running a fully funded week-long training course designed to give you practical experience of the work of a graduate chemist in the pharmaceutical industry. Based at the GSK Medicines Research Centre in Stevenage, Hertfordshire on 12 - 17 September 2010 the course will provide you with personalised laboratory tuition together with coaching in interview technique, presentation skills and working in teams

Applicants should be entering their final year of a chemistry degree and applications are especially sought from mature students and ethnic minority students. Application forms can be obtained by emailing uzy55557@gsk.com and the deadline is 11 June 2010

Engineering & Construction Recruitment Exhibition

Industry companies such as Jaguar Land Rover, Network Rail and Schlumberger will be exhibiting at the National Engineering & Construction Recruitment Exhibition at the NEC in Birmingham 23 to 24 April 2010. It is an opportunity to meet potential employers and attend specialist workshops on CV writing and interview preparation and more. Admission is free and students can claim a subsidy of up to £10 towards travel costs

The event is also hosting a University Challenge which is a practical engineering challenge against other university teams that could win you £750. To find out more or to submit a team email clare.macauslan@vmgl.com or call 020 8394 5265

Further information about the exhibition and registration details can be found at http://www.engineerjobs.co.uk/

National Science and Engineering Week

National Science and Engineering Week runs until 21 March 2010 and we are celebrating here on the blog. We'll be writing about engineering recruitment, useful websites for prospective mathematicians and careers information for the science and engineering sectors.

Also this evening, 15 March, we are hosting an event with Teach First who are still recruiting for science, maths and ICT subjects. More info can be found on our events listing.