Nottingham Trent University
Student Placement - iSMART Research Lab Assistant
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iSMART Research Group Lab Assistant (NTU Student Placement)
£24,522 per annum (pro rata)
This is a 12.5 month fixed term student placement opportunity.
Please note that this role is only open to NTU students on a Physics or Engineering Sandwich course. Applications from those not a current student at NTU on a Physics or Engineering sandwich course (undergraduate or postgraduate) will not be considered.
About The Role
The placement student appointed to the role of "iSMART Research Group Lab Assistant" will assist the Group with various tasks relating to live R&D and commercial projects, as well as with student projects (final year projects in any Physics or Engineering course, in the School of Science and Technology). The post holder will be expected to engage with a variety of NTU staff (academic, research, technical staff, as well as professional services staff based in Purchasing, Digital Technologies, Estates etc). The post is based within the iSMART Research Group (part of the Department of Physical Sciences in the School of Science and Technology), which is located in the MTIF Building on the Clifton Campus.
For more details, please take a look at the Job Description & Person Specification provided. We'll still consider applications even if you don't meet every single one of the requirements, so don't be put off if you don't match them perfectly.
Proposed interview date: week commencing 27th July 2026
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NTU prides itself on providing our students with excellent placement experiences. Our placements give you hands on experience, allowing you to develop your knowledge and skills. You can help shape our services to make a real difference.
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For any informal queries about the role or the team, please contact Associate Professor Demosthenes (Demos) Koutsogeorgis (iSMART Research Group leader) at demosthenes.koutsogeorgis@ntu.ac.uk
Don't take our word for it...
Here's what our current placement student had to say:
“While I was initially uncertain about my career aspirations, I made the decision to complete a year-long placement with the iSMART Research Group at NTU. I can confidently highly recommend this opportunity to anyone with career aspirations in nanoscience and nanotechnology. The placement benefited me with a range of industry-specific skills such as specialist knowledge, professional skills and commercial awareness. This has allowed me to successfully obtain more than one highly-competitive studentship for post-graduate study." Alex Bramwell 2024.
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At NTU, we continue to build an inclusive culture that encourages, supports and celebrates the diverse voices and experiences of our students and colleagues. By championing positive wellbeing, we promote an environment where all can thrive and reach their full potential. We welcome the unique contributions that you can bring and we encourage people from underrepresented communities and backgrounds to apply to join our team.
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This position is only open to postgraduate and undergraduate students of Nottingham Trent University where a work placement is required of the course. Applications from overseas students currently studying on a Tier 4 visa will be considered alongside other applications.
Please note that this role is only open to NTU students (on a Physics or Engineering course). Applications from those not a current student at NTU (on a Physics or Engineering post/undergraduate sandwich course) will not be considered.
Please note that unfortunately, this role has been assessed as ineligible for sponsorship under the UK Visas & Immigration points based immigration system. However, applications are welcome from candidates who do not currently have the right to work in the UK, but who would be eligible to obtain a valid visa via another route. Please consult the Home Office website for further information.
Please note that this role is covered by the Rehabilitation of Offenders Act (1974) and successful applicants will be asked to declare any unspent criminal convictions.
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