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.

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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.

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London STEM Women Graduate Careers Event

Thursday 5th November 2026
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London STEM Women Graduate Careers Event

Wednesday 24th February 2027
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In-person Amsterdam

Amsterdam STEM Women Graduate Careers Event

Friday 26th February 2027
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Manchester STEM Women Graduate Careers Event

Friday 11th June 2027
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London STEM Women Graduate Careers Event

Tuesday 15th June 2027
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Science job roles

University of York and University of Oxford
South East

PhD Opportunities in the EPSRC Centre for Doctoral Training in Chemical Synthesis for a Healthy Planet (CSHP CDT)

The CSHP CDT has partnered with University of Oxford's Academic Futures scholarship programmes to offer a fully-funded studentship per intake…

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University of Oxford
South East

Fully funded PhD opportunities in the EPSRC CDT in Inorganic Materials for Advanced Manufacturing (IMAT)

The Inorganic Materials for Advanced Manufacturing Centre for Doctoral Training (IMAT CDT) within the Department of Chemistry, University of Oxford…

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Quantum Informatics CDT
Nationwide

EPSRC-Funded PhD Studentships in Quantum Informatics with Integrated Study

The EPSRC Centre for Doctoral Training in Quantum Informatics (QI CDT) invites applications for up to 16 fully funded four-year…

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Cummins
Yorkshire and The Humber

Placement Student – Materials Science & Engineering

Cummins are looking for an enthusiastic Materials Science & Engineering Placement Student to join our team specialising in Engineering for…

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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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