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.
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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.
Evolve graduates – engineering at AWE
We are looking to attract, develop and retain the best talent and to support the critical skills we need now and in the future. You will bring the curiosity needed to help you steer and direct the course of your career, and the part you’ll play in keeping our country safe and secure.
Physics
From energy generation to waste management, transport through to decommissioning, the Nuclear Graduates programme provides you with the opportunity to contribute to some of the biggest challenges facing our society.
Advanced Manufacturing Research Fellowship Programme in the Basque – New Aquitaine Region
(ADAGIO) is a cross-border Programme aimed at enhancing the research and innovation (R&I) capacity and high-quality human resources of the regions of Euskadi (Spain) and New Aquitaine (France) in the selected field of Advanced Manufacturing.
Trainee Patent Attorney – Life Sciences
Life as a trainee Patent Attorney means using your academic background in a stimulating and varied way. Working on innovations and inventions at the forefront of your scientific field.
Trainee Patent Attorney - Chemical and Material Sciences
Life as a trainee Patent Attorney means using your academic background in a stimulating and varied way. Working on innovations and inventions at the forefront of your scientific field.
Science and Technology Facilities Council (STFC) : Project Manager
Science and Technology Facilities Council (STFC) is one of Europe’s largest research organisations and part of UKRI (United Kingdom Research & Innovation). Through combining world-class facilities with some of the world’s most talented staff, we’re driving ground-breaking advances in science and engineering.
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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