Be the first to know about all the professional development opportunities on offer for UNSW Science students. This includes science work placements, research internships and co-curricular professional development programs. Getting hands-on industry work experience gives you insights beyond the lab and lectures. It also enhances your CV and may earn you credit towards your degree.
You can see previous opportunities HERE.
These opportunities are available all-year round.
Gain valuable career skills and experience through short term, company-backed virtual internships provided for free through InsideSherpa.
Opportunity type: Co-curricular Program
Ideal for: all science students, particularly those interested in expanding career opportunities into consulting, tech and finance industries, innovation and entrepreneurship.
Deadline: No deadline – get started whenever you like!
InsideSherpa is an online platform that provides virtual internship programs from a wide range of top companies.
These short programs (which take 5-6 hours to complete) will give you a glimpse into a variety of careers and companies that recruit STEM graduates. You’ll work on tasks that mirror the day-to-day work of employees at the organisation and receive training in a variety of practical professional skills that you can add onto your CV and LinkedIn profile. There’s even a Virtual Work Readiness program that will help you to navigate the work of virtual work.
If you are:
these short virtual internships are a must!
For more information and to register, please visit: https://student.unsw.edu.au/insidesherpa
Gain transferrable professional skills and insights into a variety of graduate roles with these short virtual experiences.
Opportunity type: Co-curricular Program
Ideal for: all science students, particularly those interested in expanding career opportunities into consulting, tech and finance industries.
Deadline: No deadline – get started whenever you're ready and work at your own pace.
In partnership with a range of graduate employers, GradAustralia is now offering a series of on-the-job learning modules and hypothetical tasks drawn from real-world examples of what it’s actually like to work in an organisation as a junior employee.
These virtual experiences are ideal for students who are:
Opportunity Type: Science or free elective (SCIF2199).
Ideal for: 3991 Medical Science students who are interested in a career in clinical trial research and management.
Deadline: 11:45pm, Thursday 6th of August
PSI CRO is a leading Contract Research Organization with more than 22 years in the industry, offering a perfect balance between stability and innovation to both clients and employees. PSI is one of the few companies working on the frontline of medical science, changing lives and bringing new medicines to those who need them. As a dynamic, global company founded in 1995, we bring together more than 2,000 driven, dedicated and passionate individuals. We are the company that cares – for our staff, for our clients, for our partners and for the quality of work we do.
Your time at PSI will be working closely with the clinical trials team, and shadowing the role of a clinical trials administrator (CTA). This experience will provide with the opportunity to develop a deeper insight into the workings of the clinical trial process and network with a variety of medical research stakeholders.
2 unpaid intern positions are available.
Work days and the number of hours worked is flexible and will be negotiated between the successful candidates and the intern supervisor. The work placement should take place during Term 3 2020 (between the 14th of September and 26th of November 2020), however the exact start and end date is also negotiable.
The roles are based at PSI CRO's Sydney Office in Macquarie Park, North Ryde.
The scope of responsibilities will include:
The ideal intern will have:
Applications are open to Medical Science students only (program code 3991). Students must also meet the below requirements for SCIF2199:
- have completed a minimum of 48 units of credit;
- have a credit WAM (65 or above);
- have space in their program for a science or free elective
If you have any questions about the above eligibility requirements, please contact science.industry@unsw.edu.au.
How to Apply
Please submit your application via this online form. You will be asked to submit a brief Resume and Cover Letter. The Cover Letter should address the following questions:
- Why are you interested in this opportunity with PSI CRO?
- What do you hope to gain during the work placement?
The Student Academic and Career Success Team provides lots of resources to help you with job applications.
APPLICATIONS CLOSE 11:45pm Thursday 6th of August.
Opportunity Type: Co-curricular activity. Science elective credit may be considered on a case-by-case basis.
Ideal for: Final year science students majoring in Chemistry, Climate Science, Data Science, Environmental Management or Medical Sciences.
Deadline: Expressions of interest close 19th of August 2020.
IIT Madras is now offering online research internships during Term 3 2020. Research topics for science students cover:
Students work with an IITM Professor on a relevant research topic. Depending on the project and supervisor, students may negotiate a suitable internship length and start date between September to December. The maximum duration for an internship is 90 days.
The opportunity may be completed as a co-curricular activity or for course credit. Course credit is not guaranteed and is dependent upon the the relevance of the research topic, length of the internship, and internship deliverables. Students applying for course credit must wait until they have been offered an internship and have a supervisor and research topic confirmed. Further questions about science elective course credit can be directed to science.industry@unsw.edu.au.
Students should submit an expression of interest to the Study Abroad and Exchange Office via this web page. Expressions of interest close 19th of August.
For further information on the program and selection process, please refer to this web page or contact advisor4globaled@unsw.edu.au.
Questions about science elective course credit may be directed to science.industry@unsw.edu.au.
Applications are now open for the CSIRO summer research program.
Every summer, CSIRO offer around 100 research placement opportunities to high-achieving penultimate (second-last year) undergraduate students across a range of science disciplines. Students receive a stipend for the duration of the placement. The location of the placement could be at your local CSIRO site, one of 50 locations other across the country or conducted virtually, depending on the project you'll be working on.
The program takes place over the summer break and placements typically take 8-12 weeks. All placements are full-time. Any UNSW Science students interested in applying should contact the designated project supervisor to ensure flexible start/end dates can be arranged to accommodate Term 3 exams and/or the start of Term 1 2021. Students may contact science.industry@unsw.edu.au if they have issues with course clashes.
For further information on projects, eligibility and how to apply, see below.
UNSW Science is working with The Global Student to provide you with an eight-week science work placement in Kuala Lumpur, Malaysia. This is a fantastic opportunity to develop your professional skills, expand your professional network and gain industry insights over the summer holidays.
Work Placements are available for students in the fields of Chemistry, Biotechnology, Biomolecular, Medical, Biological and Environmental Sciences.
$3000 scholarships available for domestic students.
Leverage your electives to gain relevant work experience and professional development skills.
This 6 UOC science elective gives you the opportunity to gain genuine work experience in a science or technology-related workplaces via an internship program.
These 6 UOC science elective courses are designed for science students interested in a research career. They involve a short theoretical or experimental research project (related to the student's major) that is supervised by a UNSW Science academic staff member. The internship may encompass project planning, literature review, project development, fieldwork, experimental work, statistical analyses and oral and written reporting.
This 6 UOC general education or free elective course provides valuable career management training for undergraduate students. It covers:
This 6 UOC general education or free elective course provides the opportunity to work in work in multidisciplinary teams of students on real-life projects supervised by industry partners. Previous industry partners include The Australian Museum, GML Heritage and NTT.
Science communication skills are crucial for all science graduates regardless of their chosen science major. These science or free elective courses are a great opportunity to develop science communication skills or prepare for a career in science communication.
BEES2680 Introduction to Science Communication
BEES6800 The Science of Science Communication
