Working in Science

There are many amazing opportunities available in the science sector, including careers in research, new technologies, developing or refining manufacturing processes, or innovating medical solutions. If you work in the science sector, you will likely be involved in research, development, and analysis in a range of organisations from global companies to research divisions, government institution, hospitals or technology firms. Many science graduate schemes will allow you to try out different disciplines to find the right fit for you. Working in science can be hugely rewarding career, you may work towards preventing or curing diseases, discover new technology, or develop strategies to control climate change.

Upcoming events

Science encompasses all areas of the scientific world, whether this is biology, chemistry or physics. From lab work to research jobs, there are plenty of exciting opportunities in this sector.

In-Person (London)

London STEM Women Graduate Careers Event - sponsored by Fluor

Monday 9th October 2023
12:00 pm - 4:30 pm GMT
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In-Person (Leeds)

Leeds STEM Women Graduate Careers Event - sponsored by Enfinium

Wednesday 11th October 2023
1:00 pm - 4:00 pm GMT
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In-Person (Manchester)

Manchester STEM Women Graduate Careers Event - sponsored by LANXESS

Wednesday 18th October 2023
12:00 pm - 4:00 pm GMT
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In-Person (Glasgow)

Glasgow STEM Women Graduate Careers Event - sponsored by Raytheon

Friday 20th October 2023
12:00 pm - 4:00 pm GMT
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In-Person (Birmingham)

Birmingham STEM Women Graduate Careers Event - sponsored by Jaguar Land Rover

Wednesday 25th October 2023
12:00 pm - 4:00 pm GMT
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In-Person (Belfast)

Belfast STEM Women Graduate Careers Event - sponsored by PwC

Tuesday 31st October 2023
12:00 pm - 4:00 pm GMT
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In-person (Dublin)

Dublin STEM Women Graduate Careers Event

Wednesday 1st November 2023
12:00 pm - 4:00 pm GMT
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In-person Amsterdam

Amsterdam STEM Women Graduate Careers Event

Monday 6th November 2023
12:00 pm - 4:00 pm (UTC + 2)
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In-Person (London)

London STEM Women Graduate Careers Event

Monday 13th November 2023
11:00am - 3:00 pm GMT
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In-Person (London)

London Women in Tech Networking Evening (1+ year’s work experience required)

Monday 13th November 2023
5:00pm - 7:30 pm GMT
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In-Person (Australia)

Melbourne STEM Women Graduate Careers Event sponsored by Department of Transport and Planning

Tuesday 12th March 2024
12:00 pm - 4:00 pm AEST
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In-Person (Australia)

Sydney STEM Women Graduate Careers Event

Friday 15th March 2024
12:00 pm - 4:00 pm AEST
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Science job roles

AWE
United Kingdom

Graduate Trainee Engineer – Evolve Scheme

Our two-year Evolve graduate development scheme offers you an exciting opportunity to do exactly this and to experience a variety…

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Undergraduate Placement – Materials Scientist

Materials Science supports the life cycle of warhead components and technologies to ensure the reliability of the UK's strategic deterrent…

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United Kingdom

Undergraduate Placement – Pulsed Power Scientist

AWE is a high performing streamlined business, delivering extraordinary products. By joining us as an Undergraduate Student, you will make…

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United Kingdom

Undergraduate Placement – Environmental Scientist

As an undergraduate student within Environmental Monitoring, you will get the opportunity to work in an exciting part of AWE…

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Undergraduate Placement – Manufacturing Engineer

As an undergraduate manufacturing Engineer you will be part of a supportive team within the Production & Assets engineering subfunction.…

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United Kingdom

Undergraduate Placement – Materials & Systems Modeller

As an undergraduate student within the Modelling Team in Materials and Analytical Science, you will get the opportunity to work…

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AWE
United Kingdom

Graduate Trainee – Science

Our two-year Evolve programme offers you an exciting opportunity to join our science career pathway. We’re looking for amazing graduates…

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United Kingdom

Evolve Graduate Trainee Environment, Safety and Health & Quality (ESH&Q)

The first 3 months of the ESH&Q pathway will be spent immersing yourself within the ESH&Q function understanding fully about…

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United Kingdom

Undergraduate Placement – Explosives Scientist

There is 1 exciting opportunity for placement within the Trials and Test Technology Centre. Interested candidates will most likely be…

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United Kingdom

Undergraduate Placement – Applied Scientist & Theoretical Scientist (within Physics)

As an Undergraduate student within our physics function you will be working within a small team to apply your skills…

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United Kingdom

Undergraduate Placement – Analytical & Radiochemist

As a Radiochemistry undergraduate student you will have the opportunity to work with world-class scientists in an exciting part of…

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United Kingdom

Industrial placements

Do you have a curious mind and enjoy solving problems? Looking for the right year-long placement during your degree?

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What type of roles are there in the Science sector?

The science sector is a broad, diverse and increasingly innovative industry to work in. From research and development to monitoring industrial processes, and helping to control climate change, there are so many exciting roles available to graduates. Working in science can lead you to make exciting discoveries and help solve huge global problems. You could become an animal technician, a research scientist, patent attorney, good technologist, technical brewer, crime scene investigator, astronomer, microbiologist or laboratory technician. There are so many different options to explore in the world of science.

Make a difference

A career in the science sector could see you contributing to innovative developments in medicine, technology, and climate control.

An ever-evolving sector

Science is one of the most innovative sectors to work in, with new research constantly changing and adapting the world we live in.

Wide range of opportunities

The science sector covers a broad range of exciting industries and roles.

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