Population Health & Consumer Behaviour Undergraduate Placement

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Population Health & Consumer Behaviour Undergraduate Placement

We have an exciting opportunity for students who are currently undertaking a degree in Life Sciences, Public Health, Psychology, Consumer Behaviour, or a related subject to join our Research & Development function, based in Southampton, on a 12-month undergraduate placement.

This placement is with our Population Health and Consumer Behaviour Team and will focus on supporting the team on use behaviour studies of which results and data are used to inform product development, regulatory submissions (e.g. US FDA Submissions), and external publications. You will work in one of four sub-teams within the wider team but will have opportunities to work across teams to maximise development and exposure. The four sub-teams comprising Population Health & Consumer Behaviour are: Consumer Product Use Studies, Consumer Perception and Intentions, Survey Research, and Population Modelling.

What you will do during the placement

• Designing and conducting human (consumer) studies to provide key insights for business-critical projects
• Working with multi-disciplinary teams to design and carry out studies to understand aspects of consumer behaviour and product use
• Active involvement in all aspects of study life cycle – from planning and conducting to data analysis, to review and reporting
• Drafting of key study documentation including protocols, statistical analysis plans, study reports, and manuscripts

What you will bring to the role

• Students working towards an undergraduate degree in Science, Public Health, Consumer Behaviour, or a related discipline
• Strong time management and collaboration skills
• Experience working with diverse stakeholders
• Strong communication, project management, and leadership skills
• Experience with data analysis/interpretation and conducting research experiments is beneficial

What you will receive  

• Salary of £24,000 per annum
• Subsidised on-site gym membership
• 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
• Access to online learning platforms and personalised growth programs to nurture your leadership skills

A bit more about BAT and our undergraduate placement scheme

We make significant investments in Research and Development to deliver innovations that satisfy or anticipate consumer needs and generate growth for the business. We conduct cutting-edge research to evaluate our Potentially Reduced Risk Products (PRRPs) and apply the highest standards for product safety and quality. Successful applicants will be involved in our extensive scientific research program which spans a broad spectrum of scientific fields - including molecular biology, human biology, toxicology, chemistry, biomedical sciences, psychology, neuroscience, sensorial science, data science, computer science, product design, and engineering disciplines.

In the UK, we offer 12-months placement opportunities (starting on 1st September 2025) to undergraduate students looking to gain practical 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 impact the business.

BAT has an established placement programme, with a dedicated Placement Team, which provides training and development throughout the placement. This includes sessions for onboarding, presentation skills, critical thinking, scientific poster presentations and ‘speed networking’ with senior management. Successful applicants are provided with multiple opportunities to develop transferable skills in addition to gaining ‘hands on’ experience in a technical discipline.

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. Previous work experience in a practical ‘hands-on’ role would be useful but not essential.

How to apply

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Please note that applications may close before the application deadline, so apply early to avoid disappointment.