Science & Scientific Research

• Dstl is a government organisation dedicated to science and technology in the defence and security field.
• We work with industry, academia and government to make sure the UK has the right defence science and technology capabilities, and to deliver work for our customers in the Ministry of Defence and the rest of government.
• Our key responsibilities are to identify and monitor national security risks and opportunities and to protect the UK and our interests at home, at our border, and internationally.

Start your career right at the cutting edge of science

Here at Dstl, we have exciting projects and assignments that we can’t wait to get you involved in. Working with some of the smartest people around, you’ll solve the unsolvable – tackling unique projects that help support the defence, security and prosperity of the UK.

Shape the future with Dstl

We recruit around 80 graduates and 150 placement students each year from a wide  range of STEM disciplines and backgrounds. 

Whether you join us on a graduate programme or a placement scheme, you’ll learn all about our science and technology work while getting directly involved in unique projects.

Your development is our objective

At Dstl, we can promise you a rewarding career, a wide range of benefits, and a hands-on and supportive environment. You’ll also have plenty of opportunities to learn  from some of the top experts in their fields. 

• As a leading multidisciplinary science organisation, our goal is to deliver economic, societal, scientific and international benefits to the UK and its people – and more broadly to the world.
• Our work supports research in astronomy, physics, computational science and space science.
• Our world-class scientific facilities in the UK and Europe, used by more than 3,500 users each year, provide a range of research techniques using neutrons, muons, lasers and X-rays, and high performance computing and complex analysis of large data sets.

Discover what’s possible

Ask some of the biggest questions in the universe, explore the unknown and help change the world around us.

Make an impact

STFC is a great place to start and develop your career in science, engineering or technology. Whether you’re a graduate or a placement student, you’ll change the world around you by working on the big stuff – the projects that touch many lives. This is prestigious work at the cutting edge of science and engineering.

Being part of one of Europe’s largest research organisations means you’ll have access to world-class facilities, collaborate with the brightest, most curious minds and have the freedom to explore, ask questions and make an impact from day one.

Contribute to human discovery on an unprecedented scale

Recruiting into a range of engineering, scientific, computing and organisational support roles, STFC provides a unique environment in which to challenge yourself and develop real expertise. 

• Based in Switzerland, CERN is one of the world’s largest and most respected centres for scientific research.
• Whilst CERN’s main focus is particle physics, its research ranges from nuclear to high-energy physics, and from studies of antimatter to the possible effects of cosmic rays on clouds.
• CERN uses the world’s largest and most complex scientific instruments, such as the Large Hadron Collider.
• CERN has made many ground-breaking discoveries, including the Higgs boson particle in 2012.

Opportunities like nowhere else on Earth

CERN recruits outstanding students and graduates from all STEM disciplines into a wide range of programmes.

You’ll be at the forefront of scientific research

Graduates can join CERN for research work in particle physics, or in advanced development work in a broad range of applied science, engineering and technical fields. Whichever route you take,  it will be an extraordinary experience.

If you’re a student, this is a chance to spend up to 36 months at the forefront of science. You’ll further your knowledge in a truly unique organisation  and be able to get involved in world-famous experiments of unprecedented scale and scope. 

A top-rated quality of life

Apply to CERN and you can look forward to  a truly cosmopolitan life, offering a myriad  of leisure activities in the heart of Europe. And as a town within a town, CERN itself has numerous on-site facilities and all the social clubs you can imagine.  

• CGG’s unique portfolio helps solve complex digital, energy transition, natural resource, environmental, and infrastructure challenges for a more sustainable future.
• Our scientists combine their subject matter expertise in geophysics, geology, remote sensing and environmental science with cutting-edge HPC and data science to solve some of the most complicated problems in geoscience.
• Our geoscience expertise covers subsurface imaging, satellite mapping, geology & engineering and multiphysics.
• Founded in 1931, we have offices across the world.

Make your first step count

Excited about data and science? Committed  to ongoing learning? We’re ready to help you progress in your career! 

We’re looking for students and graduates who want to make an immediate impact, with fresh perspectives and a passion for solving the challenges of a changing planet.

See things differently

At CGG, you’ll do important work from day one. We provide the environment to help you succeed when taking on ambitious challenges, all while developing your skills and preparing you for  the future. You’ll be challenged by passionate professionals, inspired by a determined pursuit  of innovation, and encouraged to combine your deep curiosity with unique data and cutting-edge technology to see things differently.

Ready to join our team?

If you’re driven by science and propelled  by ambition, join us on our journey as we surpass client expectations and constantly push the boundaries of human ingenuity.