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We’re not just referring to chemical reactions here, but also to the magic that occurs when the brightest minds get to work together. This is where our true strength lies. In you. In your future colleagues and in all your differences. And of course, in your ideas to improve lives while preserving our planet’s beauty for the generations to come.\nWe are looking for (paid) placement students to help develop new composite technologies for exciting aerospace, automotive, electronics and other industrial applications.\nWe count on you for:\nWork under the supervision of a scientists/engineer on a project to develop new composite technologies\n\nPreparation and physical, chemical and mechanical characterisation of resin/composite formulations\n\nRecording experimental results and observations accurately and concisely\n\nCollaboration with Solvay Research and Innovation colleagues\n\nYou can count on us for:\nVaried and exciting role, with new challenges every day\n\nExperience an industrial research environment with well-equipped laboratories and facilities\n\nSupported skills development\n\nYou will bring:\nApplicants must be part-way through a relevant technical degree (Materials Science, Materials Engineering, Chemistry, Mechanical Engineering etc.) in a UK university, and apply for this role as a year-in-industry placement\n\nEnthusiastic team player with strong verbal and written communication skills\n\nProactive and creative with good problem-solving skills and a desire to learn\n\nPractical and hands-on, with a commitment to safety\n\nYou will get:\nCompetitive salary and benefits package\n\nTraining platform for all employees\n\nFree language courses (24 languages available)\n\nFree well-being sessions (physical and psychological)\n\nAbout us\nSyensqo is a science company developing groundbreaking solutions that enhance the way we live, work, travel and play. 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