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Data Scientist - Year in Industry Programme 2026

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Data Scientist - Year in Industry Programme 2026

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Starting salary £23,500 + plus benefits and welcome bonus | Office based in Aldermaston, nr Reading, Berkshire. We are offering a rewarding and exciting one-year placement as an Undergraduate Data Scientist at AWE - a role where you will make a genuine contribution to keeping the UK safe and secure.

Entry Requirements

  • We are interested in applications from candidates working towards a degree in: Computer Science, Forensics, Physics, Chemistry, Maths
  • Before starting with the business, you will need to be able to provide evidence that you have attained a minimum of a 2:2 in your degree so far by August 2026.
  • You must be able to join AWE in August 2026. We recruit on a rolling basis which means as soon as our positions have been filled, we will close.

What to Expect on the Programme

  • Nuclear Threat Reduction (NTR) supports the Government on a variety of national security issues related to radiological and nuclear materials. The work varies from fundamental and novel research to applied development of technology demonstrators. We support the Ministry of Defence providing technical advice on detection of nuclear and radiological material, nuclear forensics and international treaty monitoring and verification. All of these mission areas involve the collection and analysis of large, complex datasets often spanning a number of scientific techniques.
  • This project aims to investigate the use of data science techniques to contribute to the analysis and understanding of the data that is gathered in support of the NTR mission. Joining the team as an undergraduate student, you will gain experience and knowledge of working within a multidisciplinary team of scientists applying data science techniques across a range of datasets.

Benefits

  • £23,500 salary
  • Holiday entitlement of 270 hours of leave annually including bank holidays
  • Excellent work/life balance and a vibrant and welcoming grad social scene
  • 9-day working fortnight - so every other Friday off
  • A salary-sacrifice benefit scheme
  • A welcome payment
  • Potential to secure a Graduate role for when you finish university, subject to availability
  • Access to savings on a wide range of everyday spending across retail, hospitality and leisure
  • Access to our Employee Assistance Programme
  • Access to our Occupational Health Services

Application Process

  • Online Application – Opens 15th September. Explore the option and apply for one pathway that best suits your interests and goals.
  • Online Tests – If shortlisted, you’ll complete numerical, verbal, logical and cognitive assessments. Practice materials will be available to ensure you know what to expect.
  • Virtual Assessment Centre – Successful candidates will be invited to virtual AC’s running Nov–Dec 2025, with pre-assessment webinars to guide you.

You must be a British National, able to start in August 2026, and eligible for security clearance. Applications close on Friday 24th October, but will close earlier if we receive enough applications, so apply early.

Support & Inclusion

We welcome diverse applicants and strive to create a workplace where differences are recognised and celebrated. We encourage requests for reasonable adjustments if required, to ensure you feel able to perform your best. Any information you share will be used only to support you through the process in line with GDPR.

Why AWE?

  • Build leadership skills, self-awareness, and teamwork.
  • Join a vibrant early careers community with events, ERGs and networking opportunities.
  • Benefit from continual support: a line manager, pathway lead, and ‘buddy’ to guide your journey.

Who We’re Looking For

Curious, problem-solvers with integrity, resilience, and a collaborative mindset. You’ll thrive if you’re eager to grow and ready to apply your skills to real-world challenges.


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