About STFC

We are trusted to support, enable, and undertake cutting-edge projects in an amazing diversity of fields that you could be a part of.

The Science and Technology Facilities Council (STFC), part of UK Research and Innovation, is a place where scientists, technologists, engineers and business support teams explore the unknown and turn what they find into work that changes the world around us. 

We are trusted to support, enable, and undertake cutting-edge projects in an amazing diversity of fields that you could be a part of. With access to our world-class facilities, people like you are helping us to drive ground-breaking advances in science, engineering, computing, and technology.
 
Our work is focused on inspiring impact – to make a real-world difference to people’s lives and the environment around us. Whether it’s sending probes into space or finding new ways to treat cancer, everyone here plays a vital role in making a positive difference to society. 

Welcome to STFC
Executive Chair Mark Thomson talks about the exciting research being done at the Science and Technology Facilities Council (STFC). The Science and Technology Facilities Council is one of Europe's largest multidisciplinary research organisations supporting scientists and engineers world-wide. Through research fellowships and grants, it is responsible for funding research in UK unive

Make an impact

Change the world around you by working on the big stuff – the projects that touch many lives. This is prestigious work that builds on our reputation for passion, at the cutting edge of science and engineering. 

Great and varied work

Fire your imagination in a role that is interesting and exciting. The challenge is always evolving, so you’ll always be learning. You’ll contribute to human discovery on an unprecedented scale 
 
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.
 
Join us and discover what’s possible.

Why join STFC?

Thanks to an unrivalled combination of expertise, facilities and resources, we’re in a unique position to drive knowledge and innovation in the UK and throughout the world. The work we do helps to shape societies, strengthen economies, build industries, create jobs and transform lives. So just imagine what we can do for your career.
 
Our graduate development programme bridges the gap between academic and professional qualifications. Our graduates join us in a permanent position, starting a real job from day one. Graduates enjoy two years of formal soft skills together with technical training and development, as well as on the job experience. Our graduates take an influential role shaping the future of science, engineering and technology.
 
Each year we also offer opportunities to undergraduate sandwich students to gain practical experience, collaborating with technical professionals at the forefront of scientific research. We offer invaluable experience with exposure to world class science and technology, and the opportunity to develop partnerships that continue well after your placement has finished.

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The facts

The UK invests around £460 million a year in science and technology research.
STFC is one of Europe's largest multi-disciplinary research organisations.
We were founded in April 2007.
STFC employs 1,700 people.
3,600 people access the UK science facilities.
Over 9,800 students have Followed us on Gradcracker.

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