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

Wednesday 13th November 2024
12:30 pm - 4:30 pm GMT
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Virtual (UK Wide)

Virtual STEM Women Graduate Careers Event (UK wide)

Friday 15th November 2024
12:00 pm - 4pm GMT
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In-Person (London)

London STEM Women Graduate Careers Event

Wednesday 19th February 2025
12:30 pm - 4:30 pm GMT
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In-Person (Manchester)

Manchester STEM Women Graduate Careers Event

Wednesday 26th February 2025
1:00 pm - 4:00 pm GMT
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Virtual (UK Wide)

Virtual STEM Women Graduate Careers Event (UK wide)

Wednesday 5th March 2025
12:00 pm - 4pm GMT
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In-person Amsterdam

Amsterdam STEM Women Graduate Careers Event

Friday 7th March 2025
1:00 pm - 4:00 pm CET
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Virtual (UK Wide)

Virtual STEM Women Engineering Graduate Careers Event (UK Wide)

Wednesday 4th June 2025
12:00 pm - 4pm GMT
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Virtual (UK Wide)

Virtual STEM Women Tech & Consultancy Graduate Careers Event (UK Wide)

Thursday 5th June 2025
12:00 pm - 4pm GMT
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In-Person (London)

London STEM Women Graduate Careers Event

Wednesday 11th June 2025
12:30 pm - 4:30 pm BST
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In-person (Dublin)

Dublin STEM Women Graduate Careers Event

Tuesday 17th June 2025
1:00 pm - 4:00 pm IST
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In-person (Bristol)

Bristol STEM Women Graduate Careers Event

Wednesday 25th June 2025
1:00 pm - 4:00 pm BST
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In-Person (Glasgow)

Glasgow STEM Women Graduate Careers Event

Thursday 26th June 2025
1:00 pm - 4:00 pm BST
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Science job roles

NPL
London

Co-Head of Science - Materials & Mechanical Metrology

Co-Head of Science - Materials & Mechanical Metrology NPL. Materials and Mechanical Metrology. Find out more.

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NPL
London

Graduate Scientist

Graduate Scientist NPL. National Physics Laboratory. Are you interested in a career in scientific research?

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AWE
South East

Chemistry Laboratory Technician Apprenticeship (Level 5, Higher)

Chemistry Laboratory Technician Apprenticeship (Level 5, Higher). We are AWE. keeping the nation safe and secure. 

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University of Oxford
South East

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

Our focus is on training the next generation of doctoral scientists in the design, synthesis and characterisation of inorganic materials,…

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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)

We offer a fully-funded four year PhD programme, delivered jointly by the Universities of Oxford and York, comprised of taught…

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RWE
South West

Commercial Graduate Programme

We are especially interested to hear from candidates who would choose to do a rotation in Data Science, and who…

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DiveIn CDT (University of Glasgow)
Scotland

Postgraduate Researcher / PhD Studentship

DiveIn CDT is a new EPSRC Centre for Doctoral Training at the University of Glasgow, focused on bringing together diverse…

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AWE
South East

Pulsed Power Scientist – AWE Placement Programme

Pulsed Power Scientist – AWE Placement Programme. We are AWE. We're a team of remarkable people achieving an extraordinary mission.

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AWE
South East

Materials & Systems Modeller – AWE Placement Programme

Materials & Systems Modeller – AWE Placement Programme. We are AWE. We're a team of remarkable people achieving an extraordinary…

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AWE
South East

Applied Scientist & Theoretical Scientist (within Physics) – AWE Placement Programme

Applied Scientist & Theoretical Scientist (within Physics) – AWE Placement Programme. We are AWE. We're a team of remarkable people.

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AWE
South East

Graduate Trainee - Environment, Safety and Health & Quality (ESH&Q) – Quality Discipline

Graduate Trainee - Environment, Safety and Health & Quality (ESH&Q) – Quality Discipline. We are AWE. We're a team of…

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AWE
South East

Graduate Trainee - Environment, Safety and Health & Quality (ESH&Q) – Nuclear Safety Discipline

Graduate Trainee - Environment, Safety and Health & Quality (ESH&Q) – Nuclear Safety Discipline. We are AWE. We're a team.

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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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