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INTERNSHIP DETAILS

Sustainability Intern (Employ.ed on Campus)

CompanyUniversity of Edinburgh

LocationUnited Kingdom

Work ModeOn Site

PostedSeptember 29, 2026

Internship Information

Core Responsibilities

The intern will support the School of Engineering in implementing the 'Sustainability Beyond Wet Labs' accreditation project. They will contribute to technical reporting and collaborate across disciplines to enhance sustainability in practical learning and research spaces.

Internship Type

part time

Salary Range

£24,729 - £25,804

Company Size

128

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Language

English

Working Hours

7 hours

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About The Company

Welcome to the School of Engineering's LinkedIn page, where we will be posting news, invitations, updates and images of interest to our alumni, current students and friends. Innovation and finding solutions to meet society's aspirations are the bedrock of all we do at the School of Engineering. We are one of the largest, most innovative and highly-ranked Schools in the University. In the most recent Research Excellence Framework review (REF2021), the School’s submission (with engineers at Heriot-Watt University) was ranked No. 3 in UK Engineering for quality and breadth of combined research, according to THE. The School is also one of the most industrially engaged in the University, with graduates providing a higher than average economic impact when they enter the workplace. We are proud of our graduates, who span the globe and have left the leafy surrounds of King's Buildings to undertake exciting careers across the breadth of the engineering industry and beyond. The School comprises of over 150 staff, 350 postgraduates, 140 MSc and 1,400 undergraduate students and there are five engineering disciplines and seven research institutes, covering the breadth and depth of world-leading engineering. Occupying approximately 10,000 m2, it is housed in the University's King's Buildings site in South Edinburgh. Join us and connect with your former classmates, colleagues and friends. If you have any specific queries, please do get in touch with our Communications team at news.eng@ed.ac.uk.

About the Role

Grade UE03: £24,729 - £25,804 per annum pro rata

CSE / School of Engineering / Technical Services

Part time: 7 hours per week

Fixed term: academic year 2026/27 - 26 weeks

Vacancies available: 2

Help us to redefine what’s possible. Be part of something bigger. A unique employer in a vibrant city

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.

The Opportunity:

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.

Following our achievement of Silver Award for Sustainability in the School of Engineering’s wet laboratories in autumn of 2025, the primary objective of the student intern will be to support the School in becoming more sustainable in all of its practical learning, teaching and research spaces.

This internship offers the chance for the student intern to be involved in a sustainability accreditation project, “Sustainability Beyond Wet Labs”, whilst developing their technical reporting, communication and teamworking skills. The project, led by the School of Engineering, will take a collaborative approach across different disciplines in the University to ensure applicability of project outputs to as wide a range of Schools and business areas as possible.

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.

A career with us has a range of other benefits that can be tailored to your lifestyle:

Professional development and subject matter expertise
Opportunities to develop new skills and broaden your experience
Variety every day

Employ.ed on Campus is run by the Careers Service in collaboration with University departments and Schools. The semester programme offers exclusive term time internships at the University for 2nd year to penultimate year undergraduate students from the University of Edinburgh based in the UK. You cannot take part if you are a visiting student, or you have already taken part in the programme before. Further information about Employ.ed on Campus can be found on our Employ.ed on campus webpages (opens new browser tab).

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How to apply

Please include the following documents in your application:

- CV

- Cover letter

For guidance on writing an effective application, see the additional information section of the Job Description.  

As a valued member of our team, you can expect:

A competitive salary.
An exciting, positive, creative, challenging and rewarding place to work.
To be part of a diverse and vibrant international community.
Comprehensive Staff Benefits, including generous annual leave entitlement, a defined benefits pension scheme, a wide range of staff discounts, family-friendly initiatives, and flexible work options. Check out the full list on our staff benefits page and use our reward calculator to discover the value of your pay and benefits.

Employ.ed on Campus (Semester) Programme

Employ.ed on Campus is run by the Careers Team 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.

Championing equality, diversity, and inclusion

The University of Edinburgh holds a Silver Athena SWAN award in recognition of our commitment to advance gender equality in higher education. We are members of the Race Equality Charter, and we are also Stonewall Scotland Diversity Champions, actively promoting LGBT equality.

We welcome applications from all qualified candidates.

Prior to any employment commencing with the University, you will be required to evidence your right to work in the UK. Further information is available on our
right to work webpages.

Key dates to note

The closing date for applications is 13 October 2026.

Unless stated otherwise, the closing time for applications is 11:59 pm (UK time). If you are applying from outside the UK, the closing time shown on our adverts will automatically adjust to your browser’s local time zone.

#LI-DNI

As a world-leading research-intensive University, we are here to address tomorrow’s greatest challenges. Between now and 2030 we will do that with a values-led approach to teaching, research and innovation, and through the strength of our relationships, both locally and globally.

Engineering has been taught at Edinburgh in one form or another since 1673. In 2002, the present School of Engineering was formed from the previously existing departments of Chemical Engineering, Civil Engineering, Electronics and Electrical Engineering, and Mechanical Engineering. Since then, the School has grown from strength to strength, growing rapidly in the last 5 years, now having the largest number of students among the seven Schools in the College of Science and Engineering, offering undergraduate degree programmes across all disciplines and taught Masters courses in niche areas. All of the undergraduate degree programmes are accredited by the relevant professional institutions.

The School of Engineering addresses diverse complex challenges across the entire field of engineering, at the micro- and macro/global scales. At the microscopic scale, its research supports the design and deployment of novel nanotechnology and devices for biological monitoring and medical diagnosis; at the macro/global scale, it optimises the security and sustainability of the built environment and develops engineering solutions to climate change issues. In REF 2021 the joint submission from the University of Edinburgh and Heriot-Watt University to General Engineering was ranked 1st in Scotland and 3rd in the UK for quality and breadth of research. The ranking cited is based upon the breadth and quality of research which apply standard formula (as used by the Times Higher Education) to the REF 2021 results.

The School has a strong track record in producing more than 50 technology spin-outs and developing industry links that enable our graduates to build career-long relationships. Current research income in the School was c.£22.0M in 2020/21.

We aim to ensure that our culture and systems support flexible and family-friendly working and recognise and value diversity across all our staff and students. The School has an active programme offering support and professional development for all staff; providing mentoring, training, and networking opportunities.

The School of Engineering holds a bronze Athena SWAN award, in recognition of our commitment to advance gender equality in higher education & research.

Further information, including details of undergraduate & postgraduate taught programmes: www.eng.ed.ac.uk

Key Skills

SustainabilityTechnical reportingCommunicationTeamworkingProject managementResearch supportData analysis