Finding Opportunities in the Sciences

Introduction

This document contains resources collected by Dartmouth’s Center for Career Design staff. See complete document here.

Many U.S. based opportunities listed here may require U.S. permanent work authorization or citizenship. As always, any student requiring U.S. work authorization should check with OVIS prior to accepting employment offers.

Special Considerations 

  • Interests: There are professional associations for virtually any interest in the Sciences  – you can approach these organizations to network with other professionals and to learn about opportunities for research, continuing education and employment. To identify associations, use  GuideStar Pro and the Foundation Directory, accessible through our Employer Research Guide.
  • Resume: For science resumes and CVs, it is normal to see “Research,” “Projects,” and “Publications” as additional sections. Many employers for research-related positions may also accept a two-page document. For More Information: CPD STEM Resume Template.
  • Timing/Funding: It’s important to know the hiring cycle and application process.
    Some positions that are based in academia, or are government funded, are contingent upon grant funding. For some research-based roles, it may be helpful to get training in grant writing and how to apply for funding.

Career Exploration

Dartmouth Resources

  • Dartmouth Library Resources
    • GuideStar Pro
      A database of thousands of US nonprofit organizations. Search for organizations and people by name, geography, financials, or a variety of other criteria. Reports include general information on organization, people, mission and programs, goals and results.
    • Foundation Directory
      Find associations by name, acronym, keyword or geographic location. Covers national, regional, and international.
  • Dartmouth Committee for Protection of Human Subjects
    Includes CITI education courses that may be required for academic research opportunities

External Resources

Audio/Video Resources

Sample Jobs and Internships

Check out samples of job and internship opportunities below. A Guarini career advisor can help you identify current opportunities and prepare application materials that play to your strengths.

Data Analysis

  • CGI Technologies Data Scientist
  • Strategy and Data Analyst, Sustainability – Uber
  • Data Analyst – Hulu

Sample Internships:

  • Project44 Data Analyst Intern
  • Centerstone Program Evaluation Intern
  • TruUI/UX Data Analytics Intern
  • FlashHouse Data Science Analyst Intern
  • Aflac Global Investments Data Management Intern

Drug Discovery & Pharmaceutical

  • UK HealthCare – Database Analyst
  • Covance, Project Coordinator 
  • GQR Global Marketing, Entry-level Consultant
  • On-board – Pharmaceutical Upstream Processing Scientist
  • Apex Systems – Research Associate
  • Translate Bio – Research Associate
  • University of Texas MD Anderson Cancer Center – Research Associate

Energy

  • Lennox International Data Scientist
  • IMG Crown Energy Data Analyst
  • Institute for Sustainable Communities Program Officer
  • HCR Manorcare Commercial Energy Analyst

Neuroscience

  • Neuroscience Specialist – MyndPro
  • Cognitive Neuroscientist – Intheon
  • Clinical Research Data Associate/ Research Assistant – General Dynamics
  • Neuroscience Sales Specialist – Almathica Pharma

Chemistry & Chemical Engineering

  • Chemical Engineer – Canon Virginia, Inc
  • Project/Process Chemical Engineer – Versique Search & Consulting
  • Beverage & Chemical Sales Specialist – Performance 
  • Chemical Sales Representative – 3M
  • Chemical Processing Operator – US Ecology, Inc. 

Biology and Health

  • Research Investigator Cell and Developmental Biology – University of Pennsylvania
  • Research Associate Process Development – Appia Bio
  • Outreach and Partnership Coordinator – Carl R. Woese Institute for Genomic Biology

Engineering

  • Executive Assistant, Learning Sciences & Engineering – Amazon
  • Engineering, Product & Design – SoFi
  • Product Manager – SPS Worldwide
  • Engineering Project Assistant – Dahl Consulting 

Geography and Environmental Science

  • Environmental Science Educator – NatureBridge
  • Environmental, Health & Safety Manager – Orion Engineered Carbons
  • Staff Climate Advisory Consultant – Environmental Resources Management 

Recommended job/internship sites

Cross Industry Resources

Biotechnology, Biology, and Health

Data Analysis

Drug Discovery & Pharmaceutical

Energy

Chemistry & Chemical Engineering

Engineering

Geography and Environmental Science

Physics

Social Sciences (e.g., Anthropology, Psychology, Sociology)

Interview Preparation

Networking is the Key

Networking is an integral aspect of applying to these opportunities. LinkedIn and Handshake are two of many ways to begin building your network. Career coaches and faculty can help you strategize on identifying contacts, sculpting “your ask,” and building your network. Here are a few resources to get you started.

Four Ways to Find Science Opportunities Using Handshake 

You can find many different jobs and internships in Handshake. Check out this spreadsheet for sample results from June 2022. Follow these steps below to stay connected and receive alerts as new opportunities arise: 

  • Complete your profile. A complete profile means you will be served opportunities that are interesting to you and start getting outreach from employers with relevant opportunities. 80% of students who share their interests on Handshake receive a message from a recruiter. The more you include, the better your chances of having a recruiter find you.
  • Use filters to narrow your search. When searching for jobs and internships in Handshake, you can apply various filters to narrow your search and/or enter keywords.
  • Follow employers that interest you to receive email notifications when an employer posts a job or event. You can follow employers in Handshake to stay updated on any new employer activity in the system, including posting jobs, internships and events.
  • Build your network with alumni and peers who have worked at organizations of interest. On an individual employer’s page, scroll to find a box titled “Who’s Worked Here.” Click on the list to view peers and alumni who have worked at the organization and send a message to invite a conversation to learn more about their experience and receive advice.