Research Scientist Intern (12 months)

United Kingdom, Cambridge

IT & Digital Technology, Engineering and Manufacturing, Supply Chain and Logistics

Research Scientist Intern (12 months) | Schlumberger

Job Title:

Research Scientist Intern (12 months) - Starting Summer 2027

 

Project Title: ​​Technologies for sustainable water management​

 

 

About SLB:

We are a global technology company, driving energy innovation for a balanced planet.

 

At SLB we create amazing technology that unlocks access to energy for the benefit of all. That is our purpose. As innovators, that has been our mission for 100 years. We are facing the world’s greatest balancing act- how to simultaneously reduce emissions and meet the world’s growing energy demands. We’re working on that answer. Every day, a step closer.

 

Our collective future depends on decarbonizing the fossil fuel industry, while innovating a new energy landscape. It’s what drives us. Ensuring progress for people and the planet, on the journey to net zero and beyond. For a balanced planet.

 

Our purpose: Together, we create amazing technology that unlocks access to energy for the benefit of all. You can find out more about us on https://www.slb.com/who-we-are

 

 

Location:

Cambridge, UK

 

SLB Cambridge Research (SCR) is part of SLB’s global network of research and engineering centres. SCR is a dynamic, multidisciplinary environment with state-of-the-art research and computing facilities.  We work on applied research projects in the physical sciences to meet the current and future challenges of the industry.

 

 

Description & Scope:

​​​You will join the Electrochemical technologies programme at SLB Cambridge Research and be involved in projects spanning a range of fields around sustainable water management, including: sensing & measurement, electrochemical reactors, interfacial science, membrane technology and materials chemistry. Expect to learn how to use new analytical techniques, to grow your communication skills in an industrial research environment, to learn about creating new and supporting existing technologies, to see what industrial research really is. Candidates should be detail oriented, enjoy taking on new challenges and have solid English writing skills.  ​

 

 

Responsibilities:

​The core responsibilities of the role are in experimental science, professionally applied to real-world challenges; you will be hands-on and working alongside career scientists as well as a cohort of interns from across the UK.

 

 

Responsiblities will include: 

  • Sample preparation and measurement with analytical chemical techniques (e.g. NMR, ICP, SEM, XPS ...) 
  • Data collection, processing and interpretation 
  • Experimental execution / development / debugging 
  • Reporting and presentation of results ​

 

 

Qualifications:

  • Studying ​​Bachelors​ in ​Chemistry​ or a related discipline ​​
  • Chemical handling and laboratory experience.
  • Basic data and analysis.​

 

 

SLB is an equal employment opportunity employer. Qualified applicants are considered without regard to race, color, religion, sex, sexual orientation, gender identity, national origin, age, disability, or other characteristics protected by law.

 

 

The recruiting process and the position can be adapted to fit most disabilities, please do not hesitate to mention this when applying.

 

 

 

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We are a global technology company, driving energy innovation for a balanced planet. Together, we create amazing technology that unlocks access to energy for the benefit of all.​

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SLB is an equal employment opportunity employer. Qualified applicants are considered without regard to race, color, religion, sex, sexual orientation, gender identity, national origin, age, disability, or other characteristics protected by law.

We will endeavor to make a reasonable accommodation / modification to the known physical or mental limitations of a qualified applicant with a disability to assist in the hiring process, unless the accommodation would impose an undue hardship on the operation of our business, in accordance with applicable federal, state, and local law. If you believe you require such assistance to complete this form or to participate in the interview process, please contact accommodationhotline@slb.com to request assistance. Please note that only those inquiries concerning a request for reasonable accommodation will be responded to.

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