Research Scientist Intern (12 months)
Confirmed on the employer's own hiring board on Oct 29, 2026. First seen by Alion on Oct 9, 2026. SLB scores A on the Alion truth index.
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.