Summer Science Intern - Enhancing Kew's spirit collections

As an intern, during your placement, you will help to deliver Kew’s mission by participating in and providing support to the activities within the Science Directorate. You will receive training in key research skills from Kew’s leading experts and gain valuable practical and professional experience. You will also have access to Kew’s world-renowned collections of plants and fungi, its library and research facilities. Interns contribute to the research activities of a specific team, aligned with the Kew Science Strategy 2015-2020. Please see the accompanying project details for specific information on the research area and training provided.

You will probably either be an undergraduate or recent graduate studying biosciences, bioinformatics, computer science or a subject related to this project. You’ll be able to demonstrate an interest in biodiversity, its sustainable use and conservation. You’ll also have an operating knowledge of word-processing, spreadsheet and/or database software together with experience of data collection and analysis and report writing. Equally important will be evidence of your ability to work as part of a team. Please see the project details for more information.

The salary will be £15,429 per annum pro rata for 8 weeks

Our fantastic benefits package includes opportunities for continuous learning, a generous annual leave entitlement, flexible working to help you maintain a healthy work-life balance, an Employee Assistance Programme and other wellbeing support such as cycle to work scheme and discounted gym membership. We also offer a competitive pension, an employee discount scheme and free entry into a wide range of national museums and galleries, as well access to our own beautiful gardens at Kew and Wakehurst.