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Ruby on rails, Javascript, web developer
A one-year position in Canterbury for a web-dev to work on the Computing at Schools website. https://academiccomputing.wordpress.com/2015/04/13/were-looking-to-hire-a-web-developer/
Cyngor Gwynedd – Myfyriwr Blwyddyn Gwaith/ Gwynedd County Council Industrial Year
Please note deadline has been extended to 3 April 2015
Manylion Person CS Gwynedd Person Spec Gwynedd CC
Swydd Ddisgrifiad CS Gwynedd Job Description Gwynedd CC
Web developer for National Library
The National Library of Wales Web Design and Development Section is looking for an enthusiastic candidate to develop and support a web mapping interface for the Cynefin project (crowdsourcing geographical info from old maps), and will be responsible for creating data-driven websites from initial concepts to final release.
The ideal candidate will demonstrate attention to detail, the ability to interpret and work to a strict brief (but who isn’t afraid of expressing new ideas), experience of interface development and design, along with solid experience of HTML, CSS, PHP frameworks and WordPress.
http://www.llgc.org.uk/about-us/work-with-us/jobs/
http://www.archiveswales.org.uk/projects/cynefin-mapping-wales-sense-of-place/
Students with experience, expecting to graduate in June 2015, are encouraged to apply for this post. Interviews will be granted on confirmation of successful completion of degree.
Careers in the Civil Service UK and the EU
Monday 16 March 2015, Main Hall Interpol at 10.00 – 11.30am
Are you interested in a career in the Civil Service? Come along to this talk and find out more about working for the Home Office and careers in the European Union.
Joanne Hopkins is an Aber graduate, graduating in English and International Politics. She started her civil service career in 2000, worked her way up to senior civil service level and is now Head of the Home Office (UK Government) in Wales. She will be sharing her journey, discussing the various job roles and offering advice on getting into the civil service.
Vicky Joseph is EPSO EU Careers Ambassador. The application process for graduate careers within the EU opens in March. She will be giving a talk about the application process and the graduate roles available.
The event is open to all. Sign up online at http://aber.prospects.ac.uk/
Funded work experience in China (via British Council)
The British Council provide support for two month internships in mainland China. Placements are available in a wide range of industries, across six booming cities, and are available all year round. The funding covers accommodation and comprehensive travel insurance, airport pick-up, and dedicated support throughout the placement. Students in receipt of a full Maintenance Grant are also eligible for sponsored return flights. Please see http://www.britishcouncil.cn/en/programmes/education/generation-uk/work-experience for more details.
Tiger Computing
Tiger Computing are looking for a graduate or graduating student who loves Linux. They’d be willing to come and visit us on Thurs 19th March and talk about their company if there would be enough interest from students to hear this talk. Please let Amanda know (afc) if you’d like to hear them talk, just so I can gauge interest levels, (don’t worry, no commitment!).
Their job advert is
https://www.tiger-computing.co.uk/jobs/linux-support-consultant/
Funded Phd and MSc options in Edinburgh and Saudi
Matt Pugh (who was in Aber but is now in Edinburgh) has let us know that Edinburgh have Masters funding available. Deadlines of 1st May. http://www.ed.ac.uk/news/2015/masters-funding-060315
Rob Hoehndorf (who was in Aber but is now in Saudi Arabia) has funding for MSc, PhD and internship placements in KAUST. He can fund 3 or more PhD or MSc students at the moment (i.e. free housing, healthcare, flight and 25-30k USD stipend per year). The internships are also fully funded, last from 1-6 months (ideally 3-6 months) and come with free flight, accommodation, and a stipend of 1200 USD/month. This would be good for students who are not sure if they really want to stay in Saudi for years, or for students looking for summer opportunities. Contact Rob directly in the first instance (robert.hoehndorf@kaust.edu.sa). http://www.kaust.edu.sa/application-form-kaust.html
Application deadline for admission in Fall is 9 April 2015. And admissions in computer science at KAUST are handled by Rosemary, who was responsible for student admissions in Aberystwyth until few months ago
Summer jobs at STFC
Would you like a summer job in scientific computing, for particle accelerators, space research or laser technology? Try the STFC http://www.topcareer.jobs/Vacancy/irc179793_5104.aspx
Closing date is 17th May, but candidates may be contacted earlier, so get in early.
Mentor Graphics – Placements for 5 Computer Science students
Please note closing date for applications is 13 March 2015
Further details available from Alan_Green@mentor.com
Myfanwy
Careers Fair in Aber 22nd January
Not sure where to take your degree next? Come along to the IMPACS Careers fair to chat to organisations, attend sessions with graduate recruiters or find out what other Maths, Physics and Computer Science students did next at the Alumni panel Q & A.
Organisations attending include Oracle, Renishaw, the Office for National Statistics and more. Take the next step to discovering the opportunities available to you at the IMPACS Careers Fair.
Hugh Owen Level E, 11am-3pm, Thurs 22nd January.
The programme of talks is:
11.00 – NHS Informatics
11.30 – Oracle
12.00 – IBM
12.30 – ACCA
13.00 – Alumni session, Leon Davis (CS), Joe Hill (Maths) and Owen Roberts (Physics) with Q&A
14.00 – Alacrity Foundation
See the Facebook event for more details. https://www.facebook.com/events/761553657258132/
New jobs noticeboard
We’ve had a revamp of the noticeboard outside the compsci general office. There are now lots of job adverts posted up there. Do have a browse, there are some great salaries, and some interesting companies all wanting your skills. Many of the job adverts come from aber.prospects.ac.uk or from prospects.ac.uk, but some come from individual employer websites. If you know of any jobs that should be put up there, you can email Amanda (afc) or give any printouts directly to the people in the general office.
Teaching and the PCGE
Slides from todays talk about Teaching and the PGCE are available here: http://yourfuture.dcs.aber.ac.uk/wp-content/uploads/2014/11/TeachingCareer.ppt
Upcoming events
Monday 3rd Nov
Presentation by Network Rail 6:15pm. Sign up at http://aber.prospects.ac.uk
Tues 4th and Weds 5th Nov
Mock Assessment Centre and Speed Interview practice. Sign up at http://aber.prospects.ac.uk
Tues 4th Nov
Intro to Psychometric Testing by PWC. 6.15pm. Sign up at http://aber.prospects.ac.uk
Friday 7th Nov
National Graduate Recruitment Fair in Birmingham
Cost £10, but you get £8 back. Sign up for a place on the Aber Uni bus at the Careers office in the Student Union building. Meet many different employers under one roof and explore all your career options. See the 5 minute video at http://www.careerplayer.com/tips-and-advice/general-advice/career-fairs/
National Graduate Recruitment Fair in Birmingham
Friday 7th Nov: National Graduate Recruitment Fair in Birmingham
Cost is £10, but you get £8 back when you arrive. Sign up for a place on the Aber Uni bus to travel there and back at the Careers office in the Student Union building. Meet many different employers under one roof and explore all your career options. See the 5 minute video at http://www.careerplayer.com/tips-and-advice/general-advice/career-fairs/