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The intern will contribute to the day-to-day operation of the Hudson Beare Engineering Makerspace by supervising students and assisting with equipment set-up. They will also be responsible for documenting processes and implementing supporting systems within the facility.
Applicants must be 2nd year to penultimate year undergraduate students currently enrolled at the University of Edinburgh. A positive and flexible approach is required to support various activities across the School of Engineering's laboratories and workshops.
Where discovery never stops. Be part of something bigger.
The University isn’t just any employer. We are part of a local community and a contributor to global thinking, progress and research. In Edinburgh, you are in one of the world’s most attractive cities with active arts and social sectors, while working in a University that has made significant contributions to society, medicine, physics and teaching for over four centuries. Our people have helped create the modern world and are working on more ground-breaking technologies and practices.
Our technical staff are essential to supporting teaching, research, and the smooth operation of our facilities. Whether you're maintaining cutting-edge lab equipment, facilitating ground-breaking research, developing new techniques, or enhancing student and staff experience with top-notch facilities, your work will have a lasting impact that stretches far beyond our academic community.
The Hudson Beare Engineering (HBE) Makerspace is a specialised facility providing a dedicated space for students from across the University to use a range of light manufacturing and workshop equipment for their project work. Working under the supervision of the dedicated Technician (makerspace supervisor) and the Makerspace Lab Manager (Chair of Student Innovation Advisory Group) the intern’s primary objective will be to contribute to the day-to-day operation of the Makerspace. This will be achieved through supervision and supporting students using the space, assisting with equipment set-up and testing, documentation of processes and procedures, and implementation of supporting systems.
This internship offers the chance for a student intern to support other students and acquire significant hands-on technical work experience as part of a team of highly skilled technical staff in support of this new and unique facility. It is anticipated that while the intern will collaborate with colleagues on certain activities, they will be assigned specific work tasks that fit with their interests, knowledge and experience.
Employ.ed on Campus is run by the Careers Service in collaboration with university departments and Schools. It offers exclusive semester internships at the University for 2nd year to penultimate year undergraduate students from the University of Edinburgh.
A positive and flexible approach is a requirement of this role, with the intern participating in a range of activities across the School of Engineering’s laboratories and workshops.
People have always been at the heart of our work. Our people are at the centre of the University community and everything we do. We value colleagues with drive, determination and a passion for what they do. We are a place where everyone is welcome and offer a range of policies and benefits designed to support you in building the right meaningful flexibility that works for you.
This post is part time (6 hours per week).
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The closing date for applications is 20 August 2026.
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Working at the intersection of IT and education
The University of Edinburgh Information Services Group is one of Scotland's largest information technology employers, specialising in a wide variety of IT jobs, EdTech services, and IT solutions. We provide library and digital services to the University of Edinburgh, a world leader in higher education teaching, research and innovation. We are committed to outstanding service delivery and continuous improvement, and believe in effective team building and communication. We pride ourselves on setting and maintaining high standards in line with the University’s international reputation across all areas of IT service. We offer a wide range of student internships, graduate jobs, entry-level jobs, and directorships, with plenty of opportunities for international collaboration. Members of our extensive team enjoy excellent benefits such as: - 40 days annual leave (including festive closure days) - Extensive staff discounts for local shops and festivals - Use of the university's excellent sports facilities - A highly competitive pension scheme - Various staff wellbeing and family-friendly initiatives Please note, the University of Edinburgh is committed to equality of opportunity for all its staff and students, and promotes a culture of inclusivity. Equality, diversity and inclusion stand at the forefront of all that we do here at the Information Services Group. Be sure to follow our company page for up-to-date information on all our current job vacancies and latest innovation projects. To learn more about the types of library and IT services we offer, please visit our website at http://www.ed.ac.uk/information-services,
Offices: 3 Lady Lawson Street, Edinburgh, Scotland EH3 9, GB
Working at the intersection of IT and education
The University of Edinburgh Information Services Group is one of Scotland's largest information technology employers, specialising in a wide variety of IT jobs, EdTech services, and IT solutions. We provide library and digital services to the University of Edinburgh, a world leader in higher education teaching, research and innovation. We are committed to outstanding service delivery and continuous improvement, and believe in effective team building and communication. We pride ourselves on setting and maintaining high standards in line with the University’s international reputation across all areas of IT service. We offer a wide range of student internships, graduate jobs, entry-level jobs, and directorships, with plenty of opportunities for international collaboration. Members of our extensive team enjoy excellent benefits such as: - 40 days annual leave (including festive closure days) - Extensive staff discounts for local shops and festivals - Use of the university's excellent sports facilities - A highly competitive pension scheme - Various staff wellbeing and family-friendly initiatives Please note, the University of Edinburgh is committed to equality of opportunity for all its staff and students, and promotes a culture of inclusivity. Equality, diversity and inclusion stand at the forefront of all that we do here at the Information Services Group. Be sure to follow our company page for up-to-date information on all our current job vacancies and latest innovation projects. To learn more about the types of library and IT services we offer, please visit our website at http://www.ed.ac.uk/information-services,
Offices: 3 Lady Lawson Street, Edinburgh, Scotland EH3 9, GB
