Monthly Archives: March 2015

NHS Wales Informatics jobs

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Geoff Norton from NHS Wales Informatics has let us know about some positions that they have available and would like you to apply for. All applications must be made through the NHS jobs website –https://www.jobs.nhs.uk/ where you can also find more information about each role. The positions are in Cardiff and the closing dates for all posts is 31.03.2015 (next Tuesday!).

120-AC517-0315 Software Development Officer (.NET) – will appeal to undergraduates

120-AC520-0315 Software Developer (ASP.NET MVC) – will appeal to undergraduates with specific experience in .NET and SQL Server

120-AC519-0315A Software Developer (SQL Server) – will appeal to undergraduates with specific experience in SQL Server

Summer placement opportunities with Accenture

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Looking for a Summer Placement? We need you!
Demand for our services from clients is at a high. In response, we have re-opened applications for this year’s Summer Vacation Scheme for a short period of time. Your placement will begin in July 2015 and last for 8 weeks so you’ll need to get your applications in pronto.

Our Summer Vacation Scheme:
If you are interested in a career at Accenture, have a passion for business and technology, and are looking for a summer placement, we want to hear from you. On our summer internship, you can expect to be immersed in live project work from day one. Intense and rewarding, the scheme allows you to make your mark on a vast global business, whilst forming connections with exceptional people on every level. The aim is to give you an insight into what life is like at the sharp end of business and technology evolution, so by the end of the internship, you come away with some valuable skills – and hopefully an offer to join us when you graduate.

How to apply:
http://careers.accenture.com/microsites/uk-graduate/apply/applications/Pages/summer-scheme.aspx

https://tas-accenture.taleo.net/careersection/10040/jobdetail.ftl?lang=en&job=00235806

length of scheme: 8 weeks
start date: July 2015

IMPORTANT: To be eligible for our Summer Vacation Scheme you must be in the penultimate year of your Bachelor’s Degree, have a minimum of 340 UCAS points at A-level or equivalent, and an expected 2:1 degree.

We look forward to hearing from you!
Accenture’s Graduate Recruitment Team

Web developer for National Library

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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

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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)

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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

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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

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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