Supervisors: Kiran and Harry

Type of Placement: Computing (science)

This project would be suitable for students in Year 12/13

Code: COMP01

Students will work on small backend software engineering tasks that support scientific computing workflows. This may include writing Python or C++ code to process and analyse scientific data, creating scripts to automate parts of a workflow, or improving simple tools for reproducibility and data management. This can also include unit testing and improving software standards within scientific software.

The student should be interested in scientific computing, ideally with interests in data analysis or scientific modelling and simulation. Experience with programming (e.g. in Python) would be useful, but can be taught through the placement. Willingness to learn and enthusiasm for the work we do is all that’s necessary.

Department: Scientific Computing Department (SCD)

Group: Biomolecular Simulation

The Biomolecular Simulation Group in STFC’s Scientific Computing uses advanced computer simulations to study how biological molecules such as proteins, DNA, and membranes move and interact at the atomic level. These simulations complement experimental techniques like X-ray crystallography and NMR by revealing dynamic processes that are difficult to capture in the lab. The group works on a wide range of challenges, from understanding how proteins change shape to designing new drugs and catalysts. To achieve this, we develop specialist software tools, manage large-scale data, and run simulations on high-performance computing systems. We also lead training workshops and community projects to make these techniques accessible to scientists worldwide. By combining biology, physics, and computing, the group helps answer fundamental questions about life and supports advances in medicine and biotechnology.

This project would involve a placement for multiple students.

Participation in the Python Masterclass is recommended.

Type of placement: Computing (artificial intelligence)

This project is suitable for students in Year 12/13

Code: COMP02

The AI group at the Hartree centre use a variety of AI technologies to solve business and research-based problems. This includes natural language processing, surrogate modelling, reinforcement learning and computer vision. The students could gain experience working in a variety of projects such as nuclear fusion research, training a programmable robot and bioinformatics. The work experience can be customisable based on the students coding experience, but some knowledge of python would be beneficial.

This project would suit someone with an interest in coding

Department: Hartree Centre

Group: AI Group

This project would involve placements for multiple students at a time.

Attending the python workshop is advised.

Supervisors: Lizzie and George

Type of Placement: Computing

This project is suitable for students in Year 12/13

Code: COMP03

During this placement, students will work alongside both a Graduate and an Apprentice in the Scientific Computing Department to create a useful web-based resource for use within the department. The project will guide students through the full lifecycle of building a small web application, from early brainstorming to a working prototype. They will contribute to planning features, designing user interfaces, writing clean code, and, if time permits, testing their work to ensure it is reliable and accessible for staff or public users. By the end of the placement, students will have created a functional tool that supports real departmental needs.

Students will have the opportunity to build experience in several key areas of modern software development, including:

– Software development good practices

– TypeScript

– Version control with Git and GitHub

– Front-end frameworks (Vue, Nuxt)

– User Experience (UX) design

– Unit testing (optional)

The project is flexible and can be adapted to suit the individual student’s skills, interests, and goals. Whether a student is keen on design, programming, problem-solving, or exploring how professional software is built, the placement offers space to explore these areas with guidance from their supervisors.

This project would suit someone with an interest in software engineering or writing code. Some experience with a language like type script (Python) would also be great – it would be sufficient for this to be the Introduction to Python Workshop

Department: Scientific Computing

Group: Early Careers SCD

This project would involve placements for multiple students at a time.

Attending the python workshop is advised.

Supervisors: Roxy and James

Type of Placement: Computing

This project is suitable for students in Year 12/13

Code: COMP04

During this placement, you will learn about computer networking and the skills required to manage the network of a large organisation. Your main task will be to help develop network monitoring software. You will also experience the day-to-day work of a network engineer, including resolving support tickets and contributing to projects that improve the network.

Modern Networks have grown massively over the past couple of decades. These networks are growing beyond the capabilities of network engineers doing manual work. As a result, networks have become increasingly intelligent and automated. STFC is currently working on expanding our automative capabilities. This includes gathering data from the network into a centralised easily accessible place to act as a “source of truth” for the network. This unified data will help us make better, faster decisions and provide a strong foundation for advanced automation in the future.

This project would suit someone with an interest in computing and how the internet works and an enjoyment in solving problems. Some python experience would be required.

Department: Digital Infrastructure

Group: Network Team

The Digital Infrastructure team provide a comprehensive network and communications environment to support the work of STFC and partner organisations. This includes a range of technologies and environments including Voice, Data, Email and unified communications. We provide day to day support and maintenance of the network and communications environment as supported by DI, including fulfilling service requests, resolving incidents, supporting the service desk.

This project would involve placements for one student.

Attending the python workshop is advised.

Supervisors: Kelly and George

Type of Placement: Computing

This project is suitable for students in Year 12/13

Code: COMP05

This project focuses on transforming complex scientific data into engaging, immersive 3D visualisations. It involves creating detailed 3D models, developing interactive demonstrations, such as images, videos and 3D models, and presenting the resulting visuals to an audience. Our team aims to make scientific concepts more accessible, compelling, and easier to understand through innovative and visual storytelling.

This project would suit someone with an interest in coding, 3D modelling, gaming, science communication.

Department: Hartree Centre

Group: Technical Solution and Operations Group (TSOG)

TSOG blends technical expertise with creative innovation to support researchers and industry partners. From managing high-performance systems to developing immersive visualisations in VR and AR, the team transforms complex scientific data into interactive experiences that inform, inspire and solve real-world challenges.

This project would involve placements for one student.

Attending the python workshop is advised.

Supervisor: Karolina

Type of placement: Engineering

This project is suitable for students in Years 10, 11, 12 and 13

Code: ENG01

We design, build and test projects using CAD & 3D printing.
This placement will enable students to design components using CAD and produce engineering drawings to solve real problems. In 5 working days students are able to design, build and test their solutions, using CAD and 3D printing.

This project could be for someone with an interest in an engineering apprenticeship or degree. The student should already have basic IT & problem-solving skills with a positive can-do attitude towards work. It would be desirable for students to have technical hobbies and previous CAD experience.

Department: Technology

Group: Project and Mechanical Engineering

We are large team of technical Project Managers and Mechanical Engineers experienced in delivering large international projects that enable world-class science and technological innovation. We have decades of experience supporting global science in the design and delivery of particle accelerators and bespoke scientific instrumentation. We specialise in facility design, high-precision design, UHV, lasers, RF, cryogenic, systems, systems integration, handling equipment and transportation.

The project would involve a placement for multiple students at a time.

Supervisor: Reda and Sean

Type of Placement: Engineering (additive manufacturing and development)

This placement is suitable for students in Years 10, 11, 12 and 13

Code: ENG02

Are you ready to dive into the cutting-edge world of 3D design and virtual innovation? Join us for a one-week summer work experience where creativity meets technology!
What You’ll Do:
🚀 3D Modelling & Prototyping:
• Craft a 3D model using Materialise Magics.
• Watch your creation come to life with 3D printing, post-processing, and inspection techniques.
• Refine your design into a basic functional prototype.
🎨 Virtual Design & Animation:
• Explore the world of 3ds Max to model, adjust, and animate your concepts.
• Enhance your technical skills with hands-on CAD adjustments.
🕹️ Step into Virtual Reality:
• Build and customize a virtual level using Unreal Engine 5 (UE5).
• Bring your creation to life in PC VR with the Valve Index.
• Design interactive elements and get a glimpse of video sequencing and export processes.

This hands-on experience is perfect for aspiring innovators, creators, and tech enthusiasts! You’ll gain practical insights into real-world 3D design workflows, from prototyping to virtual reality applications, all while working with industry-standard tools. Apply today and take the first step toward an exciting future in 3D design and virtual development!

Department: Business Innovation Directorate (BID)

Group: Campus Technology Hub (CTH)

At CTH, we collaborate with small businesses, engineers, and scientists to bring their ideas to life. Our expertise lies in supporting the development of innovative concepts and prototypes. This includes services such as: 3D Modelling, 3D Printing, Reverse Engineering, Prototype Development, Product Visualization, CAD Alteration and Optimization, Animation and Simulations, Virtual Reality Applications.

Our hands-on, project-focused environment offers students the opportunity to gain valuable experience in cutting-edge technologies and practical problem-solving. Depending on the student’s interests, placements can involve insight in each specific areas such as CAD design, additive manufacturing, Visualisation, VR development, providing a robust learning experience tailored to their goals.

This project would support a placement for one student at a time.

Supervisor: Edward

Type of placement: Engineering

This project is suitable for students in Years 10, 11, 12 and 13

Code: ENG03

Experience working alongside our team of electrical engineers, technicians and designers to build and maintain world-class science facilities and equipment. Students will gain practical experience helping to maintain our in-house electron accelerator CLARA and more theoretical experience learning about electrical design and working with CAD.

This project would suit a student with an interest in how things work, specifically electrically, and has in interest in technology and its applications.

Department: Technology

Group: Electrical Engineering

The electrical engineering group consists of electrical engineers, designers and technicians who design, build and install electrical and controls equipment for world-class science facilities.

This project would involve a placement for one student at a time.

Supervisor: Conor and Anis

Type of Project: Engineering (science)

This project is suitable for students in Year 12/13

Code: ENG04

Radio-frequency engineering (sometimes called microwave engineering) forms the foundation of modern communication, but what does it have to do with particle accelerators? The same electronic and mechanical systems used in mobile phones and TV transmitters are used instead to create and contain incredibly strong electric fields which accelerate charged particles up to near the speed of light. It’s an exciting discipline that combines electrical and mechanical engineering as well as physics.

This work placement will provide students an overview of the theory, engineering and practical aspects of how radio frequency (RF) measurements are done for a large scale particle accelerator facility. They’ll be given hands-on experience on typical RF signal generation, transmission and measurement instruments/components, such as oscilloscopes, network analysers, spectrum analysers and signal generators. The role and design of RF cavities (an important component of all particle accelerators) will be shown with the use of physics simulation software, such as CST Studio and Python Jupyter notebooks At the end of the placement, students will be given an individual project, where they’ll analyser typical RF components utilizing standard instruments to have a feel of RF measurement technology.

This project would suit a student who has a willingness to learn and enthusiasm for science and engineering.

Department: Accelerator Science and Technology (ASTeC) Department

Group: Radio Frequency and Cryogenics (RFC) Group

The specialist expertise available in the group provides ASTeC with the ability to design, fabricate, commission and ultimately operate a wide variety of complex accelerator systems; expertise which includes:

• Optimised electro-magnetic design of both normal-conducting and super-conducting accelerating structures.
• Analogue and digital Low Level RF control system design and implementation.
• Cryogenic system process optimisation and plant infrastructure development.
• We work closely with international collaborating laboratories and institutes to propel technological developments as part of ASTeC’s strategic mission. Being an integral member of the Cockcroft Institute, the group has a strong history of collaboration with both Manchester and Lancaster Universities for the development of advanced RF and diagnostics systems for the next generation of collider accelerators. The group also has an ongoing remit to promote knowledge exchange opportunities with UK industry for accelerator technology development.

Current key projects and areas for which the group is involved are:-

CLARA and VELA
ESS High Beta cavities
HL-LHC Crab cavity cryomodule programme
PIP-II cryomodule programme
Linac Test Facility (Industrial Case Studies)
UK-XFEL

This project would involve a placement for multiple students at a time.

Supervisor: Luke
Type of Placement: Engineering 

This placement is suitable for students in Year 10/11 and Year 12/13 

Code: ENG05

This project will enable students to experience the work taking place in the Engineering Technology Centre and learning how we build, assemble and install components of particle accelerators. The students will spend time with engineers and technicians to practice some basic hand skills to give the students some ‘real world’ experience and provide opportunities to ask questions of people across the team. The students are given a tour of our building (Engineering Technology Centre) to see the construction and test of equipment for many international projects. 

This project would suit someone with Drive. 

Department: Technology Department 
Group: Mechanical, Metrology and Technical Engineering group. 
Our work involves build assembly, commissioning and installation of high end Scientific projects, including for our in house Accelerator CLARA, CERN Crab Cavities, PIP2 Cavity and Detector build and other bespoke works of this nature. 

The project would involve a placement for one student at a time 

Attending the free online ‘Introduction to Python’ Workshop held in May 2024 is advised. 

Supervisor: Alex B

Type of placement: Science (practical/computer simulation)

This project is suitable for students in Year 12/13

Code: SCI01

The student will learn about the computer modelling technique known as “finite element analysis”, or FEA. They will then use this technique to design a magnet to focus a particle beam and simulate the magnetic field that their design will produce. At the end of the week they will produce a short presentation on their work. The student may also be involved in helping to measure magnets in our magnet lab during their placement.

This project would suit someone with an interest in electromagnetism. You should be comfortable using desktop computers but do not necessarily need to know how to code.

Department: Accelerator Science and Technology (ASTeC) Department 
Group: Magnetics & Radiation Sources (MaRS) Group 

Our group is part of ASTeC, and is responsible for the design, simulation, measurement, and troubleshooting of a variety of magnetic systems for particle accelerators. This ranges from magnets that bend and focus the particle beam through to less well known applications such as magnetic shielding and magnetic properties of materials near the beam. We are specialists in using magnetic fields to make particle beams produce synchrotron radiation, effectively turning a particle beam into an x-ray laser for experiments. 

The project would involve a placement for one student at a time 

Supervisor: Zakia

Type of placement: Science (practical)

This placement is suitable for students in Years 10, 11, 12 and 13

Code: SCI02

The student(s) will work with members of the RF and Cryogenics Group in the Superconducting RF Lab who are testing cavities. The student may work on assisting preparations for test, and/or analysing recent test data and reporting results.

We encourage applications from all students, especially those from groups that are historically underrepresented in STEM. No prior knowledge is expected. What we are looking for is a thirst for knowledge, curiosity, and a desire to ask questions (there is no such thing as a silly question!). A general interest in physics and engineering is a bonus.

Department: Accelerator Science and Technology (ASTeC) Department

Group: Radio Frequency and Cryogenics group (RF&C)

Particle accelerators are an incredibly powerful tool, with applications from studying the fundamental building blocks of the universe to treating cancer. All modern high-energy accelerators, such as the Large Hadron Collider at CERN, use superconducting radio frequency cavities to accelerate charged particle beams close to the speed of light. These cavities are highly engineered structures which must be operated at temperatures close to absolute zero. The Radio Frequency and Cryogenics group (RF&C) at Daresbury Laboratory conducts tests on superconducting radio frequency (SRF) cavities in the SuRF lab for several forthcoming international accelerator proiects. Liquid helium is used in this specialist facility to provide a stable environment for testing.

This project would involve a placement for one student at a time.

Supervisor: Eleni

Type of placement: Science

This project is suitable for students in Year 12/13

Code: SCI03

The ASTeC group work experience runs over the course of a week, and gives short introductions to the work that each of the different group does. Rather than following one short project across the week, you meet different experts from different fields, to learn the many different types of science you could be involved in if taking a career in accelerators. There is a strong theory portion of this work experience, as we delve into the inner workings of accelerators, but students will additionally have a chance to take part in experiments to understand parts of accelerators more closely.

This placement would suit someone with an interest in particle physics.

Department: Accelerator Science and Technology (ASTeC) Department

This project will involve a placement for multiple students at once.

Supervisor: Emmanuel

Type of Placement: Other (business development)

This project is suitable for students in Years 10, 11, 12 and 13

Code: OTH01

The Business engagement Incubation team of STFC Daresbury propose a working experience week for a student to discover the technical capabilities of the campus to help SME and start up to create new products or service.
By visiting various departments, the student will be asked to provide a presentation of the resource available and how a tech start up could benefit  from those resources.

This project would suit someone with an interest in science, technology and business development.

Department: Business and Innovation Directorate (BID)

Group: The Incubation Team

Business Incubation in Daresbury is a business group helping scientist to access resources that will help them in the process of creating their business. Our role is to engage with technology resources available in Daresbury and to make them accessible to Start ups for them to grow their business. Our day to day job is to contact potential clients, organisation who support science development and engage with entrepreneurs to offer them access to our facilities

This project would involve a placement for a single student.

Supervisor: Andy

Type of placement: Other (Digital Design)

This project would be suitable for students in Years 10, 11, 12 and 13

Code: OTH02

As part of this project, the student might be involved in:

• Visual Communication/Creative Design
• Web Design and Development
• Illustration/Infographics
• Animation
• Film Production
• Photography
• Digital Printing
• Exhibition Displays
• Binding and finishing
• Large format printing
• Video conferencing
• Lecture theatre support
• Digital accessibility

Department: Digital Infrastructure

Group: Digital Creative Services

Experienced professionals using the latest technology to provide the most responsive, reliable service.

This project involve a placement for a single student.

Supervisor: Adele and Matthew

Type of placement: Other (finance)

This project is suitable for students in Years 10, 11, 12 and 13

Code: OTH03

A work experience placement within the Finance team would involve learning about how Finance Officers operate within a large science and technology organisation, learning about the key tasks that this type of work involves. A placement would give students the opportunity to see what costs are incurred as part of a scientific project and see a range of projects in progress. You would assist the Finance department to check the status and budget controls set up on live projects and highlight where they do not match expectations. There would also be the opportunity to learn how to use excel spreadsheets to view project Finances and manipulate and present Finance data.

Placements would suit students who are organised, are able to spot fine details, and are good at paying attention.

Department: Finance

The finance team are responsible for STFC’s overall budgeting and associated financial planning. Supporting the work of all of STFC’s departments, the Finance team provide an essential Science Support role enabling the incredible science and technology work that STFC undertake.

This project would involve placements for either one or multiple students.

Supervisor: Rachel

Type of Project: Business Development (Science)

This project is suitable for students in Years 10, 11, 12 and 13

Code: OTH04

Experience of Business Development Role in Science and Technology. Placement will include introduction to STFC facilities and job roles through a series of sessions with people in different externally facing roles within the organisation. The student will also undertake a market evaluation study looking to understand the technology development needs of an industry sector of relevance to STFC. This will involve carrying out self-led online research and preparing a summary of and presenting their findings.

Placements would suit students with an interest in science and business development.

Department: Business and Innovation Directorate

Group: Business Development

Business Development Team looks for ways that we can use STFC expertise and facilities to support companies. We offer access to equipment and expertise to enable companies to innovate, develop new products and solve technical problems.

This project would involve a placement for a single student.

Particle accelerators underpin many of the existing and forthcoming research facilities supported directly by UK Research and Innovation and STFC, such as Diamond Light Source, ISIS Neutron and Muon Source, the Large Hadron Collider, and the European Spallation Source (ESS). The Accelerator Science and Technology Centre (ASTeC) within STFC is a centre of excellence which brings together all of the skills and expertise required to develop world class accelerators for the UK’s future research needs.

The five technical groups are:

• Accelerator Physics
• Magnets and Radiation Sources
• Radio Frequency and Diagnostics
• High-Power Lasers
• Vacuum Solutions

A Work Experience placement in ASTeC could involve a small project that gives students experience skills such as soldering, identifying electronic components, problem-solving, and manufacturing. Students might find out about how we support other groups with expertise in the fabrication and assembly of electronic systems. Students might also learn how technicians operate the group’s facilities for rapid prototyping of new designs through on-site circuit boards and additive manufacturing. These placements would suit students who are logical, patient and who are able to spot fine details – good at paying attention.

The Business Innovation directorate (BID) collaborate with UK businesses, both big and small, to develop new inventions and bring them out into the wider world where the technology can solve real world challenges and impact people’s lives. This includes thinking about Intellectual Property and entrepreneurial activity such as creating new businesses. We are the connecting point between academia, industry and the wider world.

Work Experience projects within BID generally involve students working with a supervisor across a week to deliver a small project that could include marketing, social media, science communications and business development. The placement would suit students who are good at sharing information and ideas with other people, are imaginative and can think of new and interesting ideas, are organised and make sure that they finish things.

The finance team are responsible for STFC’s overall budgeting and associated financial planning. Supporting the work of all of STFC’s departments, the Finance team provide an essential Science Support role enabling the incredible science and technology work that STFC undertake.

A work experience placement within the Finance team would involve learning about how Finance Officers operate within a large science and technology organisation, learning about the key tasks that this type of work involves. A placement would give students the opportunity to see what costs are incurred as part of a scientific project and see a range of projects in progress. You would assist the Finance department to check the status and budget controls set up on live projects and highlight where they do not match expectations. There would also be the opportunity to learn how to use excel spreadsheets to view project Finances and manipulate and present Finance data. Placements would last one week and would suit students who are organised, are able to spot fine details, and are good at paying attention.

At the Hartree Centre, we want to see UK businesses outperforming their global competitors. We want to grow the economy, create skilled jobs and train people to excel in them. Most of all, we want to keep the UK at the forefront of industrial innovation. We’re making all this happen and more by enabling UK industry to fully embrace and integrate the latest digital and cognitive technologies.
We provide collaborative research, innovation and development services that accelerate the application of high-performance computing (HPC), data analytics and artificial intelligence technologies. By working with us, businesses and research partners can gain a competitive advantage that enables them to produce better outcomes, products and services more quickly and cheaply than through conventional R&D.

Work Experience projects within the Hartree Centre could involve working with and learning to understand data with the potential of applying Machine Learning / Artificial Intelligence algorithms to that data. Previous projects have included training a photo recognition model and integrating AI skills into a simple game. Placement would suit students who are curious about learning new things, logical, and enjoy working with data.

Daresbury Laboratory is one of the UK’s leading centres of expertise in data-intensive science, and home to sophisticated high-performance hardware. Our computational scientists, software engineers and project support staff meet the ever-increasing demand for innovative software solutions, digital research infrastructure and computational expertise in a variety of disciplines.​ Our staff have cutting-edge skills and expertise in scientific software research and development, and world-leading capabilities in:

• ‘big data’ storage and analysis
• visualisation and simulation, and
• scientific information management. 

Scientific computing is fundamental to modern research. This broad and rapidly-advancing field involves exploiting advanced computing capabilities to understand and solve complex problems in science. The huge amounts of data generated by scientific research require advanced computing infrastructure, products and services. Scientists need these resources to ​interpret and manage the information they obtain during their research, and it’s these resources that we provide. Work Experience projects within SCD generally involve students working with a supervisor across a week to run simulations that could be linked to various scientific disciplines such as computational physics, biology, chemistry and engineering. Through running the simulations and analysing the data produced, students will further their own knowledge and learning whilst being encouraged to develop ideas to explain the science behind the observations. There may also be the possibility of experiencing how our administrative activities relate to running scientific activities within our National Laboratories. The placement would suit students who are curious about learning new things, logical, and enjoy working with data.

The Technology Department (​TD) is one of the largest departments in the Science and Technology Facilities Council (STFC)​. It spans two of STFC’s three major sites and is comprised of around 330 staff members, including scientists, engineers, technicians and apprentices. Approximately 140 staff are based at Daresbury Laboratory. Our role at STFC is to provide technology and instrumentation to the organisation’s programmes and facilities and derive maximum impact from its innovations through collaboration with industrial and academic partners. Our work involves the design and delivery of large and complex scientific instruments and we specialise in using our multi-disciplinary engineering skills and expertise to develop solutions where no suitable technologies exist.

At Daresbury Laboratory the Technology Department is split into seven groups, all of whom have different work experience options:

Control Systems and Safety Interlocks
This group is responsible for the design and development of pioneering control and safety systems for several particle accelerators and large scientific facilities both within STFC and in collaboration with other national and international organisations. Student placements could involve projects that highlight the role of Control and Safety Systems. This could include writing software to control industrial equipment or designing hardware that will interface the controllers with the user and the equipment it is controlling. This would suit people who can solve problems by thinking them through in a logical order and who are willing to listen to the ideas of others.

Detector Systems
A placement in this group will enable students to experience the design and manufacture of world leading innovative Detector systems. Students will gain an appreciation of basic electronics assembly skills and basic design/test skills. This placement would suit patient and logical people.

Electrical Engineering
Our role is to specify, procure, integrate and commission complex electrical systems to be installed at various international science facilities. Students will interact closely with the team, experiencing the full life cycle of a project, from concept and design using the latest CAD technology through to assembly and finally operation. This placement would suit those who can stick with an activity and try hard to make it happen in an organised manner.

Mechanical, Metrology and Technical Engineering (MMTE)
Within the MMTE group, we always aim to offer the student a ‘hands on’ experience, be it using spanners and nuts and bolts to create a vacuum joint, or helping to install a support system on a module structure. During your stay, you will gain an insight into the variety of processes and methods that are necessary to build and commission high-end technical projects. It would suit patient and hard-working individuals.

Nuclear Physics

Placements could involve students using simulations to learn about the physics of radiation interaction in matter and will be able to see the outcome of these interactions as they happen. The student could work on the modelling of an existing detector system or be involved in the design of a new detection system. This placement would suit logical people who can solve problems by thinking them through in a sensible order.

Projects and Mechanical Engineering (PME)
PME provide expertise in project management, Computer-Aided Engineering (CAE) and simulation to predict the performance of engineering systems prior to manufacture. The group is made up of project managers, mechanical engineers, and designers that specialise in providing leading-edge technology to support scientific research projects that involve particle accelerators, nuclear physics, lasers, and space exploration. The group has the latest CAE tools including virtual reality to visualise particle accelerators and detector systems during the design process. Students might have an introduction to the design of particle accelerators using Computer-Aided Design (CAD). This would suit people who like to make new things and have original ideas, as well as those can take a logical approach to the things that they do.

Portfolio and Quality Management (PQMG)

The Portfolio and Quality Management Group contains key functions that support both the Technology at Daresbury Division and the ASTeC/TDL Portfolio. These functions are:

1. Portfolio Management Office (PMO). The PMO function provides the following services to colleagues: standards and good Practice, assurance and reporting services, consultancy services.
2. Quality Management. The Daresbury Laboratory Quality Management System offer generic and specialist advice in the areas of quality planning, assurance, control, and improvement, including statistical process control.