NC-UK 2026 Summer Internships

UK Centre For Ecology And Hydrology

Job Location:

Bangor - UK

Monthly Salary: Not Disclosed

Posted on: 17 hours ago

Vacancies: 1 Vacancy

Job Summary

These internships are offered at our Lancaster and Bangor (Wales) sites
Hours are Full Time (you must be able to work 37 hours per week)
Internship dates are from Monday 22 June to Friday 31 July 2026
You will receive c. 3024 (before deductions) in total for the 6-week programme.

Closing date for applications: Wednesday 25 March we are expecting a lot of interest so we recommend you apply early! Please read the instructions on how to apply carefully so we can consider your application!
We will expect to hold online interviews between 20 April 2026 and 08 May 2026

We are excited to be recruitingfourinterns to join ourNC-UKInternship programme! You can choose fromfourof ourNC-UKresearch projects (yes you can apply for more than one!)

Through this programmeyoulldelve deep into the scientific research sector gaining invaluable insights and skills that will shape your academic professional and personal growth.

Our science makes a real difference enabling people and the environment to prosper and enriching society. We are the custodians of a wealth of environmental data collected by UKCEH and its predecessors over the course of more than 60 years.

If you are passionate about hydrology and environmental science the NC-UK Intern Programme is the perfect opportunity to gain hands-on experience and collaborate with our team of NC-UK scientists.

The Projects (remember to specify in your cover letter which project(s)yourinterested in):

Project 1:Uncovering and minimising barriers to digital research infrastructure in environmental science(Lancaster)

Project 2:Environmental data visualisation project(Lancaster)

Project 3:Hydrogeochemical Sampling and Data Investigation at UKCEHs Plynlimon Research Catchments (Bangor)

Project 4:Fine-tuninga state-of-the-artgeospatial foundation model for UK land cover classification.(Lancaster)

For more informationtake a lookat these webpages:

to Apply We need three things from you:

A letter of support from your supervisor tutor director of studies or equivalent confirming their approval for you to undertake the proposed summer internship
Upload a covering letter outlining your motivation for joining the programme and specifying the project(s)youreinterested in along with reasons for your choice
A brief CV detailing your educational background professional experience and any publications you may have

To be eligible you will:

Be able to work 37 hours per week for the duration of the 6-week programme inLancaster or Bangor
Be in in undergraduate or postgraduate (including PhD) education at university and returning to university following the placement
Hold the legal right to work in the UK throughout the placement duration. Unfortunately we are unable to offer visa sponsorship for this role and this does not qualify for endorsement to support a Global Talent Visa application.
Studying a relevant degree
Be comfortable working independently withstrong communicationand interpersonal skills
Act asa strong teamplayer comfortable both giving and receiving feedback openly
Successful applicantsare responsible forfinding and for covering accommodation and living costs for the duration of the internship.

We look forward to receiving your application soon!

Not found the right internship yetTake a lookat our HydroJULES opportunities. More placements may be added soon subject to confirmation. Keep an eye on this space!

You will carry out work for UKCEH under a contract of services agreement via Hays PLC (Company Number ). You will be paid weekly by Hays PLC bysubmittinga timesheet to your UKCEH Line Manager.

Required Experience:

Intern