Postgraduate PhD and Post–Doctoral Career Fair
Monday 14th February 2011, 11:00 - 15:30, Garden Court & Hartley Suite, Highfield Campus, University of Southampton.
Registration Details found at the bottom of this Webpage.
The 14th February is an auspicious day for romantics everywhere (Valentine's Day) however the 14th February 2011 will also play host to the very first Postgraduate and Post-Doctoral Careers Fair at the University of Southampton.
With over 2000 research students, 700 post-doctorate researchers and a huge range of PhD alumni the University of Southampton is large enough to be capable of drawing in big name employers to discuss recruitment and employability options with our Postgraduate Research community.
Workshops & Employer Presentations:
In addition to the Careers Fair a number of Workshops and Presentations have been arrange to focus on career management skills and a variety of drop in advisory clinics will be in operation from CV clinics to entrepreneurial advice. Please read the Workshop & Presentations Timetable & Descriptions document. Booking is required for admission to the sessions which can be made through GradBook and StaffBook.
Why should you attend?
Doctoral Candidates (PhD/EngD etc research students):
We would encourage your attendance no matter what stage you are at in your doctoral programme. Learn what career opportunities exist outside of academia, seek advice and information from the experts, identify your skills, learn what the recruiters really think of doctorates, get advice on alternative career routes that you may never have considered before or even known exist.
Research Staff & Alumni:
Considering your next career step or what life outside of academia is like? Come along to speak to the experts in their fields and the recruiters who can answer your questions. Attending companies are looking to share their experiences and seek talented individuals for their organisations. Increase your commercial awareness and really get to know these organisations and ask the questions you may never have had the opportunity to have asked before.
As this is the very first time the University of Southampton has run such an event we would greatly appreciate your support and attendance. We will be gathering feedback on the day from attendees and organisations to help drive future initiatives and to secure future funding for such initiatives.
Register Your Attendance: To help us cater for numbers we ask all attendees to register as soon as possible.
PhD Candidates - GRADBOOK
Post-Doctorates and Staff - STAFFBOOK
Masters Students and all Alumni - Student Portal
Attending Organisations (list will be updated throughout January & February 2011):
Aircraft Reseach Association Ltd - www.ara.co.uk
Aircraft Research Association is an independent non-profit distributing research and development organisation and was set up in 1952 as a wind tunnel test centre for the UK aircraft industry. ARA's strength lies in its ability to offer the complementary services of the aerodynamic design cycle - computational fluid dynamics to develop the aerodynamic lines, the design and fabrication of wind tunnel models, the installation and test of the models in its experimental facilities and the analysis of the data. Its key aim is to reduce the cycle time for the benefit of the customer whilst driving to remain at the leading edge of technology, alert to new and exciting challenges.
Analog Devices Ltd - http://www.analog.com
Analog Devices, Inc. defines innovation and excellence in signal processing. ADI's analog, mixed-signal, and digital signal processing (DSP) integrated circuits (IC) play a fundamental role in converting, conditioning, and processing real-world phenomena such as light, sound, temperature, motion, and pressure into electrical signals to be used in a wide array of electronic equipment. At ADI we recognize our success is the result of our employee’s success. Graduate opportunities include positions in: Design, Application, Test and Design Evaluation. A career with ADI means taking part in innovation and being challenged to achieve, as well as the opportunity to work with other talented people, using state-of-the art processes and equipment.
BAE Systems- http://www.baesystems.com
BAE Systems is a global defence, security and aerospace company with approximately 107,000 employees worldwide. The Company delivers a full range of products and services for air, land and naval forces, as well as advanced electronics, security, information technology solutions and customer support services. In 2009 BAE Systems reported sales of £22.4 billion (US$ 36.2 billion).
- 2nd largest global defence company based on 2009 revenues*
- Approximately 107,000 employees worldwide
- Global capability
- Customers in over 100 countries
- 2009 sales exceeded £22.4 billion
Patent applications filed in 2008 cover more than 200 new inventions
Barclay Corporate - http://www.barclayscorporate.com/
Barclays Corporate provides banking solutions to organisations around the world with an annual turnover of more than £5m. Industry sector specialists, from Oil and Gas, to Media and Telecoms, work in collaboration with Product and Infastructure teams to offer advice on corporate banking services and support for our clients.
We offer six distinct graduate programmes across Client Coverage, roduct, Risk, Operation, HR, Marketing and Communications and Technology. Each programme features a rotation structure which couples real role reponsibilities with specialist training and qualifications. Throughout your programme you are supported y a dedicated HR Graduate Development Team, graduate buddies and business mentors. Visit www.barclayscorporate.com/graduate. Deadlines for Graduate Positions 18th February 2011.
Captec - http://www.captec.co.uk/
Captec are innovative suppliers of ruggedised computer systems capable of high availability and reliability over extended life cycles, in any operating conditions. We specialise in the design, manufacture and supply of computer systems that require protection from physical hostilities and have to withstand demanding operating conditions, whilst remaining completely reliable; or systems for controlled and certified IT applications which require controlled change and obsolescence management as well as high levels of certification.
We have been developing and expanding our technical and operational capabilities since 1985 and are looking for innovative graduate talent to add to our technical teams both on hardware and embedded software development. We are a Microsoft Embedded Gold partner developing a multitude of computer based embedded solutions for a diversity of applications. We also offer internship and placement opportunities for students with interests aligned with our core project focus. Please contact us for details.
Our UK operation is local, based in Fareham, serving the European markets and our Canadian operation is based just outside of Toronto, serving the North American markets. We supply computer hardware into nine sectors - Medical, Defence, Transport, Security, Broadcast & Media, Oil & Gas, Energy, Automation and Simulation.
Double Negative - http://www.dneg.com/
Double Negative is a full-service Visual Effects facility based in Soho, capable of handling projects from initial design through on-set supervision and production to post-production. All key post-production technologies are available in-house to allow for maximum flexibility. Our R&D Department is constantly developing groundbreaking software to ensure we remain at the cutting edge of global VFX.
We are looking for PhD, MSc graduates with a 2:1 or above in Computer Science, Mathematics, Engineering or Physics and an interest and understanding of programming languages and techniques in general to join our R&D team.
DSTL- http://www.dstl.gov.uk
Dstl, the Defence Science and Technology Laboratory, is a trading fund of the Ministry of Defence (MOD) and its trusted adviser on defence-related science and technology.
We help to keep the MOD, the Armed Forces and the security services ahead of the increasingly complex challenges they face on the battlefield and the home front - defining threats, devising effective countermeasures, and advising on future policy.
It’s demanding, exciting and rewarding work and each year we recruit approximately 50 graduates to become part of it by joining our 2 year graduate development programme.
Elan - http://www.elanit.co.uk/
Elan RTO is a recruitment specialist partnering with a number of clients in the UK including GE, QinetiQ, General Dynamics, IBM and HP. We currently have a range of vacancies including post-graduate, permanent and contract roles.
Ernst & Young - http://www.ey.com/UK/en/home
Ernst & Young is 144,000 people in 700 locations across 140 countries. Our Advisory, Assurance, Corporate Finance and Tax teams work with some of the best-known names in business and industry to realise their full potential. It takes ingenuity, creativity and hard work.
There’s no need for your background or your degree to decide your direction. At Ernst & Young, it’s your choices that influence the path you take, not your past.
Graduate opportunities are available across the UK and undergraduates can join one of our elite EY FastTracks programmes.
Find out more: www.ey.com/uk/studentstories
FDM Group - http://www.fdmgroup.com
FDM's unique graduate programme combines award-winning training with full time employment and is looking for graduates with a passion and aptitude for IT. Join our Academy in London, Brighton or Manchester and specialize in Java or .Net Development, Application Support, Infrastructure Support, Software testing or Project Managment. We'll help you to build a first class career as a professional certified IT Consultant, gaining priceless experience working with some of the most prominent organisations in the world, such as; HSBC, UBS, BSkyB, BBC, The AA and many more. Please visit www.fdmacademy.com to find out more.
Frazer-Nash Consultancy Ltd. - http://www.fnc.co.uk/
Frazer-Nash Consultancy is a world class systems and engineering technology organisation, with over 380 permanent employees at seven UK sites. We provide independent, impartial advice to our customers in the defence, nuclear, power & energy, civil aerospace, rail, marine, petrochemical and industrial sectors.
Our people deliver premier services in:
- Engineering analysis and simulation
- Systems engineering and design
- Safety, environmental and risk
With growth of over 20% p.a. over the past five years there’s never been a more exciting time to join Frazer-Nash and we seek applications from top graduates and PhDs who want a career that is both technically and commercially challenging.
Fujitsu - http://www.fujitsu.com/uk/
Fujitsu is a leading provider of IT systems and services and offers a rewarding Programme for graduates and students looking to spend a year of their degree working with industry. If you have an appetite for hand-on experience, we have exciting 2 year graduate and 12-month placements UK wide in Project Management, Account Management, Business onsulting, Finance, Marketing, HR, Sales, Service Delivery, Commercial and Technical.
If you're motivated, craving responsibility and passionate about customer care, apply now http://www.fujitsu.com/uk/about/jobs/graduates/
Graduate Junction - http://www.graduatejunction.net
IBM - http://www.ibm.com/uk/en
Think IBM is just a technology company? Then think again.
In fact, we are an ideas company operating across diverse business streams including Consulting, Sales and Development, It and Technology, embracing innovation at every turn. Working at IBM, you'll have the opportunity to change the way the world literally works.
Smart cities, smart banking, smart food, smart energy, smart retail, smart education - we are striving to make the planet smarter not only for our clients but for society as a whole.
Koozai - http://www.koozai.com (formerly Impact Media)
Do you think you've got what it takes to work for a leading UK SEO agency? Have you got the skills to join Koozai's growing team? If you have a genuine interest in the Internet and the online marketing opportunities it creates, we want to hear from you.
Koozai are a multi-award winning Online Marketing Agency based in Hampshire, UK. We specialise in search, including Search Engine Optimisation (SEO) and Pay per Click (PPC) advertising and are looking to grow our highly accredited team.
For more information visit http://www.koozai.com
London Power Associates - http://www.lpaworld.com/
LPA is a leading UK engineering consultancy which provides a high quality, responsive service to its clients. Most of our clients are global companies in power networks (Transmission and Distribution Network Operators), railways, conventional & renewable generation and industrial sectors. The company employs some of the UK’s well-known industry specialists and is entirely employee owned.
Electrical engineers are required at all levels for work in the UK, Middle East and Africa. LPA’s website (www.LPAworld.com) contains further information about the type of projects and studies in which you could be involved. Please direct any enquiries to enquiries@LPAworld.com
Maritime and Coastguard Agency - http://www.mcga.gov.uk
The MCA works to prevent the loss of lives at the coast and at sea (through HM Coastguard), to ensure that ships are safe, and to prevent coastal pollution.
As a government agency we need to have skilled staff who deliver outstanding results. Our career opportunities range from working as a Coastguard to visiting ships as a marine surveyor and a whole host of roles behind the scenes. We offer all the benefits that you would associate with a progressive public sector organisation, including 30 days holiday a year plus 10.5 public and privilege days, excellent pension options, flexible working and other work-life balance policies.
The MCA is an equal opportunity employer that values the differences between people. It recognises the ways in which those differences can contribute to a richer, more creative and more productive business environment. We ensure that all employees receive fair and equal treatment in all areas of their working life regardless of age, religion or belief, gender, ethnic or national origin, sexual orientation or race.
MatchTech - http://www.matchtech.com
Matchtech is one of the UK’s leading technical recruitment consultancies. Our specialist areas include:
Automotive, Aerospace, Rail, Offshore, Marine, Petrochem, Water, Electronics & Software Systems, IT, Civil & Structural Engineering, Construction Management, Architecture, Surveying, Highways & Transportation, HR, Sales & Business Support, Procurement & Logistics and Science.
We also have opportunities for graduates to work internally as Recruitment Consultants and develop through our internal Graduate Training Programme.
For more details about Matchtech or our vacancies visit us at
http://www.matchtech.com/graduates or contact our graduate team on:
t:+44 (0)1489 884384
e:graduatejobs@matchtech.com
w:www.matchtech.com/graduates
Merck Chemicals Ltd- www.merck.co.uk
Merck is a global pharmaceutical and chemical enterprise with around 33,000 employees in 60 countries and total revenues of around 7.6 billion (2008). The Chemicals business sector offers specialty products for the electronics, printing, coatings, cosmetics, pharmaceutical and biotech industries. The operational business is managed under the umbrella of Merck KGaA headquartered in Darmstadt (Germany). Merck is the world’s oldest pharmaceutical and chemical company – its roots date back to 1668.
In Chilworth, on the Southampton University Science Park, Merck operates a technical centre dedicated to the development of unique, high quality products for technically demanding applications. Such products include materials for organic electronics, optical films for LCD’s and flexible displays.
Messier-Dowty - http://www.messier-dowty.com
Messier-Dowty, a Safran group company, is the world leader in the design, development, manufacture and support of aircraft landing gears, in service on more than 20,500 aircraft making over 35,000 landings every day. The company supplies 33 aircraft manufacturers and supports 3,000 operators of large commercial, regional, business and military aircraft and helicopters.
Messier-Dowty provides complete landing gear systems which are not only reliable and robust, but increasingly weight-efficient and environmentally responsible.
During recent years the company has been extremely successful securing orders for the landing gears for many of the latest new aircraft : Boeing 787 Dreamliner, the latest Airbus A350XWB, Airbus A400M military transporter, Airbus A380 and Sukhoi Superjet 100.
Mouchel Management Consulting -
Mouchel Management consulting provide a comprehensive range of services to a diverse range of clients across a number of markets in the UK, and are recognized as an organisation that contributes significantly to the continuing transformation of public services. We bring to our markets a single transformation and delivery partner that can take clients from policy and strategy through design, change management and implementation to ongoing service delivery.
We offer services to a mix of public and private sector clients in Local Government, Central Government, rail and public transport, health, education, water, energy and defence and aerospace.
With deep understanding of our market sectors, their operating processes and a proven track record, we can mobilise the right people and skills to deliver our clients vision. From formulating strategy, through programmes of change, to installing new processes, we are a partner in achieving high performance and measurable benefits.
Mouchel Management Consulting is accredited as one of the top five strategic suppliers of transformational consulting to government. We are a specialist partner channel to providing technology services to government and is one of the most successful Buying Solutions providers with 23 lots to its name.
Centre for Workforce Intelegence:
Who we are:
The Centre for Workforce Intelligence (CfWI) is a division of Mouchel Management Consulting and the new national authority on workforce planning and development providing advice and information to the NHS and social care system.
Our mission is to become the primary source of workforce intelligence for health and social care. We produce quality intelligence to inform better workforce planning, in order to improve people's lives.
What we do:
We provide an easily accessible route to NHS and social care planners, clinicians and commissioners seeking workforce planning and development expertise to improve NHS and social care services.
We support long-term and strategic scenario planning for the whole health and social care workforce, based on research, evidence and analysis, in order to build strong leadership and capability in workforce planning.
National Grid - http://www.nationalgrid.com
As the UK's largest utility business , National Grid plays a vital role in delivering gas and electricity to many millions of people across Great Britain and the Northeast US. Working to meet the challenging targets of the EU 2020 Plan, we're taking a leading role in shaping the energy landscape.
We're making a massive investment in our Transmission business to update and extending our electricity and gas transmission and distribution networks - including overhead lines, pipes, substations and other infrastructure projects. With £3.9 billion worth of planned capital investment, we're creating a range of exciting and challenging opportunities for skilled and talented people like you.
Nature Jobs- http://www.nature.com/naturejobs/index.html
Nature,the international weekly journal of science, brings you Naturejobs: the worldwide career resource for scientists. As a central resource for scientific job seeks Naturejobsprovides a wide range of career advice and information, all free to access at naturejobs.com. You can search for the widest range of jobs for scientists with over 6,000 vacancies advertised globally on the site. Employers using the site range from top pharmaceutical and biotechnology companies to highly respected academic and government institutions. Post on naturejobs.com and bedefit from free online listings. Naturejobs: making science work.
Oxford PharmaGenesis Ltd - http://www.pharmagenesis.com
Oxford PharmaGenesis™ is a specialist medical communications consultancy with offices in the UK and US. We write and produce educational campaigns on behalf of the global pharmaceutical industry.
We employ more than 35 writers qualified to doctoral level in the life sciences. Different teams within the company work in specific therapy areas, including gastroenterology, cardiovascular medicine, oncology, genetic disorders, respiratory medicine, metabolic diseases, central nervous system disorders and nephrology.
These teams are supported by experienced in-house pharmaceutical marketers, skilled editors, efficient administrators and a network of specialist creative partners. Please consider joining us for a stimulating career in healthcare communications.
Postgraduate Toolbox - http://www.postgraduatetoolbox.net/site/index
Companies are increasingly recruiting from the Postgraduate Talent Pool, recognising the dramatic increase in transferable work skills developed by individuals completing postgraduate level degrees.
Postgraduate Toolbox is the ultimate companion for all postgraduates from any subject discipline, from Masters through to PhD. We currently provide a unique advice based postgraduate resource centre and online community providing support for all aspects of postgraduate study, life and career progression.
That is why, in early 2011, we are launching the UK’s first dedicated online recruitment portal specifically for people with postgraduate degrees. Register now to make sure you don’t miss these fantastic opportunities.
PwC - http://www.pwc.co.uk
PwC - We help our clients and our people create the value they want. We work alongside our clients to measure, protect and enhance the things that matter most to them. What’s more, we’ve been voted number one in The Times Top 100 Graduate Employers survey for the last seven years. As well as training that helps you gain breadth as well as depth of knowledge, we’ll give you support to gain a professional qualification plus the chance to experience a range of clients and projects. If you have a 2:1 or above in any discipline, at least a 300 UCAS tariff or equivalent and the ability to make an impact, visit www.pwc.com/uk/career
QinetiQ - www.QinetiQ.com
QinetiQ Maritime Platforms - Contribute to the world’s major warship and submarine procurement projects.
QinetiQ is internationally recognised for the value it delivers from science and technology. This is particularly true in Maritime Platforms, where intelligence, imagination and energy combine to deliver next-generation research solutions in naval architecture and hydrodynamics to customers and their communities across the globe.
Maritime Platforms’ staff are located at two principal sites: Haslar Marine Technology Park, close to Portsmouth Harbour and the Solent, and Rosyth on the east coast of Scotland near Edinburgh.
A continuous scheme of recruitment exists for graduates in most engineering, science and numerate disciplines. These roles offer unique opportunities for involvement in a range of activities from full scale model testing in the hydrodynamic facilities, currently in course of refurbishment as part of the multi-million pound Maritime Strategic Capability Agreement, to complex finite element analyses of submarine structures or feasibility, design and project management of novel vessels such as fast landing craft. There are also opportunities within our maritime life support area covering submarine atmospheres, diving and life support as well as hyperbaric physiology and terchnology.
QinetiQ provides opportunities for specialist and management training, postgraduate education and project management development. We need highly-motivated, flexible team-players, able to work under pressure and to tight deadlines.
Visit www.QinetiQ.com/careers or contact Viv Bell – vmbell@qinetiq.com
Tessealla - http://www.pwc.co.uk
Tessella is the international provider of scientific software engineering and consulting services. We are proud that our work makes the world a better place to live in, from developing smarter drug trials to minimizing risk in oil and gas exploration, to controlling the orbit and attitude of satellites.
Our people are high achievers from leading universities and are passionate about delivering value to clients. If you are a scientific or numerate graduate or postgraduate, with experience of programming in C, C++, C#, .NET or Java, and are looking for a challenging job with strong career development, apply online at www.tessella.com/careers.
TTP - http://www.ttp.com
The Technology Partnership plc
Working at TTP Group plc (TTP) is both stimulating and challenging and we are looking for talented Scientists & Engineers.
TTP is Europe’s leading independent technology and product development company. TTP was established in 1987 and its headquarters are based in Melbourn, just south of Cambridge, on Melbourn Science Park, which is owned by TTP. TTP has 300 staff and the company is staff owned.
TTP’s primary activity is creating new business based on advances in technology, in areas as diverse as communications, digital printing, instrumentation, consumer & industrial products, drug discovery, medical devices and cleantech.
Ultra Electronics Controls - http://www.ultra-controls.com
Ultra Electronics Controls (a business name of Ultra Electronics Ltd) is a provider of high integrity electronic control systems to the aerospace industry. Our capabilities span design, development, production and support.
Ultra has over 50 years of experience in aerospace. Our customers include most fo the world's aircraft manufacturers and hundreds of airlines.
Our systems provide functions such as:
- Active Noise and Vibration Control
- Actuation Control
- Ice Protection
- Landing Gear Control
- Position Sensing and Control
- Propeller Balancing Monitoring
- Propeller Control
- Structural Health Monitoring
Ultra Controls has sites in Greenford, Cambridge and Preston.
Vitae - http://www.vitae.ac.uk
Vitae is a national organisation championing the personal, professional and career development of doctoral researchers and research staff in higher education institutions and research institutes.
We play a major role in the drive for high-level skills and innovation and in the UK's goal to produce world class researchers. Our vision is for the UK to be world-class in supporting the personal, professional and career development of researchers.
Xelvin - http://www.xelvin.com
Xelvin is a reliable partner for (International) companies to recruit and employ high educated Technical Professionals.
Our highly motivated employees are active in a broad variety of areas; Mechanical and electronic Engineering, Research and Development, Industrial Automation and ICT.
Their flexibility and attitude make the difference. They have proven to be easy adapters and fast learners, They prove their productive value very fast.
Xelvin wants to achieve optimal added value for all parties involved. We help Companies to find the right balance between their need for flexibility and finding the right person for the job ensuring continuity for the business. For employees we are looking for the most challenging jobs at the best companies in Europe.
We are currently seeking BSc, MSc and PhD graduates of Science, Engineering, Computer Science and Mathematics background.
Register Your Attendance: To help us cater for numbers we ask all attendees to register as soon as possible.
PhD Candidates - GRADBOOK
Post-Doctorates and Staff - STAFFBOOK
Masters Students and all Alumni - Student Portal
Non-Registered University of Southampton Students/Researchers please email your request to PGR-Careers@soton.ac.uk. (Please note that you will be unable to book on the workshops and presentations and we can not guarantee entry to these venues however you are welcome to visit the employer stands).
This event can also be found on Facebook at http://www.facebook.com/UoSCareerDestinations?v=app_2344061033#!/event.php?eid=187235727959537&index=1
Questions:
Please direct any questions you may have to either:
Richard Carruthers - Postgraduate Research Students - R.J.Carruthers@soton.ac.uk
Chaturi Jayasuriya - University Research Staff - C.Jayasuriya@soton.ac.uk
* The advertised companies are scheduled to attend however occasionaly due to unforseen circumstances it is possible that some organisations may withdraw with limited notice. In these circumstances we appologise for any inconvenience.
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