If you're a current undergraduate/recent STEM or economics grad in the UK who is looking for work and you're into trains, I have incredibly specific good news.
The Rail Safety + Standards Board is hiring for two research analysts to look at topics including adhesion, trespass, and passenger behaviour. You'll need to pull research from public and internal sources.
https://careers-rssb.icims.com/jobs/1754/student-research-analyst/job
Student Research Analyst in London | Careers at RSSB
The Rail Safety and Standards Board (RSSB) is the independent safety, standards and research body for Great Britain’s rail network. We work across an evolving railway to improve safety, efficiency, and sustainability. We help our members keep Britain moving – with safer, smarter rail. We work collaboratively with an evolving industry to ensure that innovative and sustainable technology is operated safely, efficiently and cost-effectively. We codify and share best practice, both in Britain and abroad. We are proudly impartial, and home to some of rail’s leading experts on technical matters. Guided by facts and analysis, we help to bridge knowledge gaps, optimise use of the latest technology and disseminate and systemise industry best practice. For more information, visit www.rssb.co.uk or watch our introductory video on YouTube. The closing date for applications is 27th March 2026. We encourage early applications. This role is based at our Fenchurch Avenue office and follows a hybrid working pattern.