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Applied Science PhD Internship

Microsoft • Reading, Berkshire

Salary
£34k – £34k
Posted
21 October 2026
Work mode
Full-time
Sponsor match
high
Skilled WorkerWorker (A rating)
Role overview

Microsoft is hiring a Applied Science PhD Internship in Reading, a full-time scientific & qa role advertised as contract. The advertised salary is £34k – £34k. Microsoft holds an active licence on the UK Home Office register of sponsors for the Skilled Worker route, which means it can sponsor a visa for this hire if it chooses to.

Overview Come build community, explore your passions and do your best work at Microsoft with thousands of University interns from every corner of the world. This opportunity will allow you to bring your aspirations, talent, potential—and excitement for the journey ahead. As an Applied Science Intern at Microsoft, you will be at the forefront of technological innovation, working collaboratively to bring research to life in our products and services. You'll gain expertise in cutting-edge research…
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  • Employer: Microsoft — confirmed licensed sponsor
  • Visa route: Skilled Worker
  • Advertised salary: £34k – £34k
  • How this salary compares: about 17% below the £41,180 median across 1,195 scientific & qa roles with published salaries on FindSponsorJobs
  • Location: Reading, Berkshire · Full-time
  • Similar roles nearby: 35 other live scientific & qa roles in Reading — browse them
  • Posted: 21 October 2026
  • How we verify sponsors: employers are matched against the UK Home Office register of licensed sponsors — read our methodology.
About this sector

Scientific and quality assurance roles span pharmaceutical, biotech, clinical research, and laboratory sectors. The UK life sciences industry actively recruits internationally for research scientists, QA managers, regulatory affairs specialists, and clinical trial coordinators, with many employers maintaining well-established sponsor licence operations.

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