Strategic Science & Technology Placement

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Strategic Science & Technology Placement

In the UK, we offer 12-month placements - starting 2nd September 2019 - opportunities for undergraduate students looking to gain experience within a vibrant and innovative industrial setting. As part of the scheme, you will be partnered with a mentor, have regular reviews with your Line Manager and work on projects that have real impact on the business.

Training and development is provided throughout the placement with successful applicants having multiple opportunities to develop transferable skills in addition to gaining ‘hands on’ experience in an R&D environment.

As part of the scheme students get a chance to cultivate their independent thinking and problem-solving skills in addition to working in and contributing to a team. Cross functional/department working and participation in other research activities is also encouraged, where appropriate.

Function & Job Overview:

The Strategic Science and Technology (SS&T) function is the ideas factory of British American Tobacco, focused on creating an array of products and proposals that offer greater choice to our consumers.

Our aim is to keep BAT a step ahead of the curve, seeking out new technologies, consumer trends and business models. More choice, more innovation, less harm. The search for reduced-risk products that can have widespread consumer appeal is not new for us. However, the evolution of game-changing technology and innovation is now enabling the development of a range of smoking alternatives that meet consumers’ expectations and can be scaled commercially.

The successful applicant will be primarily responsible for supporting the fundamental science workstream of the SS&T function, helping to assess and validate the efficacy and effectiveness of new, prototype products.

Requirements:

• An undergraduate degree course in Bioscience, Psychology, Neuroscience or related field
• Excellent communication, project management and leadership skills
• Strong team player who collaborates with peers to support critical projects and deliverables
• Can do attitude and drives for results
• Comfortable working in a rapidly changing, fast moving environment

Principal Accountabilities:

• Reading and summarizing scientific literature
• Effectively communicating and presenting findings
• Helping to design and conduct studies assessing the efficacy of new-to-world products
• Collaborating cross-functionally with numerous internal teams and external agencies and scientists
• Potential for various ad hoc opportunities (e.g. consumer testing, ideation, product development, technology scouting, patent analysis etc).

Benefits:

• Salary of £17,000 per annum
• Subsidised gym membership (£15 per month)
• Subsidised lunches
• 25 days annual leave
• Free on-site parking
• Participation in the Discretionary Company Bonus Scheme
• Participation in the Company Share Reward Scheme
• Participation in the Company Pension Scheme
• Private Healthcare Cover
• Eligibility for Company Flexible Benefits Scheme
• Employee Assistance Programme

Essential requirements

We are looking for undergraduates who are undertaking an industrial sandwich degree course.

Candidates will need to have:

• A relevant undergraduate degree (see individual placement opportunities), with a minimum predicted grade of 2:1
• The right to live and work in the UK
• IT skills e.g. use of MS Word, Excel and PowerPoint

About British American Tobacco

British American Tobacco is a global tobacco and Next Generation Products company with brands sold in over 200 markets. We have offices all around the world and have long played a significant role in the local communities where we operate across the globe. We are proud that we are frequently rated in many countries as a top employer. Our employees come from diverse cultures and backgrounds, and our business benefits from the breadth of ideas and experiences they bring.

How to apply

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Early applications are recommended and roles may be filled as suitable candidates are identified.