Finding Opportunities in the Sciences

Introduction

This document contains resources collected by our CPD staff. Log into Handshake and schedule an appointment with a CPD Career Coach to discuss your interests and strengths, explore your options, get help with networking and perfecting your application materials.

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 Encyclopedia of Associations, 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

Sample Jobs and Internships

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

  • 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

  • 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

Sample Internships:

  • Emergent BioSolutions – Research Associate Intern
  • Hussman Institute for Human Genomics – Research Assistant Intern
  • aTyr Pharma – Scientific Intern
  • Metrology Intern, Novo Nordisk (Lebanon, NH)
  • Piramal Pharma Solutions, Intern
  • Syneos Health, Proposal Intern

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

Sample Internships:

  • Enel Green Energy Health and Safety Internship
  • KS Energy Services Finance and Accounting Internship – Recent Grad
  • National Renewable Energy Lab User Interface Developer Internship 
  • NRG Energy Retail Strategy Intern
  • Renewable Energy Vermont Communications & Marketing Intern
  • Sandia National Laboratories Recent-Grad Energy Security Internship

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

Sample Internships:

  • Behavioral, Physiological, and Biochemical Evaluation in Multiple Mammalian Models Internship – U.S. Department of Defense
  • Associate Learning Designer – Crisis Text Line
  • Brain Targeting Program – Wyss Institute for Biologically Inspired 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. 

Sample Internships:

  • Chemical Engineer Intern – Cleveland-Cliffs
  • Fall Co-op Chemical Engineer (2022) – Air Products
  • Chemical Genomics Intern – FMC Corporation
  • Summer Internship Business Operations – Purdue Pharma

  • 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

Sample Internships:

  • Cell Biology Intern – Berkeley Lights
  • Biology Intern – FMC Corporation
  • RD Biology Intern – PerkinElmer, Inc. 

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

Sample Internships:

  • Summer Civil Engineering Intern – WSP USA
  • Student Intern, Engineering – Tucson Electric Power
  • Engineering Intern – KCI Technologies, Inc.
  • Manufacturing Engineering Intern – U.S. Tsubaki Power Transmission

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

Sample Internships:

  • Education Content Intern – WWF
  • Environmental & Social Safeguards Intern – WWF
  • Water Demand Intern – Eagle River Water & Sanitation District
  • Environmental Scientist Intern – Tetra Tech
  • Environmental Intern – WHM Consulting, LLC

Recommended job/internship sites

Graduate School 

Research, Internships, and Jobs at Dartmouth

Looking for opportunities, potential research funding, and other resources at Dartmouth? Below are the departments on-campus to help launch your path into the sciences. 

  • Supports students who are interested in engineering & technology opportunities.

  • Provides resources for internationally relevant internships and research fellowships with particular focus on experiences related to environment, gender, health, human development and/or security.

  • Offers grants that are available to all Dartmouth students conducting research in ethics and working with a Dartmouth faculty advisor. The Ethics Institute seeks to advance Dartmouth’s unique teacher-scholar model by providing graduate and undergraduate students funds to work on an ethics related research project under the supervision of a Dartmouth faculty advisor. Projects may take place either off-campus or in Hanover. 

Career & Resume Tips

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: 

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.

When searching for jobs and internships in Handshake, you can apply various filters to narrow your search and/or enter keywords. Here is an example of a filter you can use to narrow your search.

Students can follow employers in Handshake to stay updated on any new employer activity in the system, including posting jobs, internships and events. 

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.  

As you can see, there are many exciting opportunities and careers in the sciences! Log into Handshake and schedule an appointment with a CPD Career Coach to discuss your unique situation and plan next steps. Professors and alumni in your department of interest have valuable advice to share as well!