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, events and webinars. 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.
Ideal For: Chemistry Students
Join RACI Careers Development in the latest Ask Me Anything event.
In this webinar, there will be a fascinating one-on-one chat with Dr Philip Abraham, internationally successful chemist. Dr Abraham struggled to find work when he first immigrated to Australia, but having got his break, he made the most of it and built a wonderfully successful international career.
Join him as he shares his valuable lessons from his career and answers your questions.
If you would like further information about this event, please contact mentoring@raci.org.au.
Opportunity Type: Paid, part-time role with the possibility to also be undertaken as a SCIF3199 work placement course
Ideal For: Final year and Honours students studying a Molecular and Cell Biology major
Deadline: Currently taking applications
Scientific Recruitment company, Evolve Scientific is looking for a part-time student Lab Technician to join their client - a leader in research and scientific advancement in predictive skin ageing and clinical product recommendation.
Core Responsibilities Will Include;
For more information on the role and how to apply, please click here. Questions about the role should be directed to Evolve Scientific.
SCIF3199 Science Work Placement Course
If you meet the SCIF3199 eligibility requirements, this part-time role could be undertaken as a SCIF3199 Science Work Placement course (science or free elective). For more information about SCIF3199, including enrolment eligibility requirements, please click here. Enrolment in SCIF3199 is not a requirement for the role – it is an option if it suits the successful candidate.
Please reach out to the Science Education Team if you would like to chat further about this opportunity.
Ideal For: Physics students and any science students interested in start-ups
Public and private investment in quantum technology is on the rise around the world. Current estimates state the global industry will be valued at close to $86 billion by 2040. What does this mean for the Australian market and our homegrown Australian startups? How can budding entrepreneurs get a slice of the action?
Cicada Innovations in partnership with the Sydney Quantum Academy’s ‘Quantum Innovators Network’ presents a panel of quantum founders to discuss their global journey and explore the following questions.
Wednesday 9th June 2021
4:30 pm – 7:00 pm AEST
Cicada Innovations
4 Cornwallis Street
South Eveleigh, NSW 2015
Free
Click here to read more about the event, including how to register, information about the panelists and an overview of the event timeline.
The Youth Ag Summit is a unique opportunity to connect and empower the next generation of agricultural change-makers.
Bayer is bringing food security into focus this year, with their first virtual global Youth Ag Summit, to encourage young leaders to collaborate to develop sustainable solutions for food security and global agriculture. This year's conference theme of “Feeding a Hungry Planet” is based on the United Nations’ prediction that the planet’s population will reach 9.7 billion by 2050 and be faced with food security challenges.
The Youth Ag Summit is open to applications from young people aged 18-25, who are passionate about agriculture, food security, environmental stewardship, world hunger, biotechnology, farming, or animal husbandry.
Applications are now open and close 30 June 2021!
SciConnect is a Social Network Platform for all undergraduate science students, run on MS Teams. The purpose of this site is to create stronger program cohorts, increase communication across the science community and provide an avenue for students to connect with like-minded peers, socialise and get support from other students. Guest appearances from science staff, academics and relevant student services will also be facilitated.
The site will be divided into channels according to programs and Schools. Trained Student Ambassadors will be responsible for leading content and engagement on each channel of the Teams site, which is what we are contacting you about today.
This position is an AHEGS accredited role, which will require you, if successful, to act as a Student Ambassador on the SciConnect platform. Your responsibilities could include:
Proactively developing and posting content
Leading engagement and starting conversation threads
Mentoring your peers on your channel
Running interactive competitions / events
Notifying students of opportunities
Involving other staff/student bodies who can offer advice, support and/or services
Organising in-person student activities via the site
These responsibilities are just a guide. We want you to add your own unique ideas and flare to your own channel!
There are many benefits to becoming a SciConnect Student Ambassador: Through this role, you will be able to;
Contribute to building stronger peer connections across the undergraduate science community and enhance the student experience
Facilitate increased accessibility to relevant academic staff, student support services, career and learning opportunities, student societies, different social events and more
Assist in reigniting the student experience on campus
Gain experience in mentoring and supporting your peers
Acquire other lifelong skills that will be transferable to your future and the workplace such as leadership, networking, problem-solving, time management, social and communication skills
If this role sounds like you and you want to help us build a stronger science community, then we want to hear from you!
SciConnect will launch in early Term 2
If successful, you will be required to act in the student ambassador role till the end of 2021
Peer Mentoring training will be provided to all successful applicants (if not already completed)
Applications close Sunday June 6th at 11:45pm
For any further information about this program and opportunity, please reach out to the Science Education Team at sci.studentexp@unsw.edu.au.
Opportunity Type: SCIF3199 work placement - 6 UOC Science or free elective credit (unpaid)
Ideal for: Data Science Students
Deadline: 5pm Monday, May 24, 2021
Cluey Learning is Australia’s largest online school tutoring service. As a research intern, the successful candidate will play a key role in using data analytics to improve the Cluey Learning online learning platform and solve complex business problems.
As a research intern, you will play a key role in using data analytics to improve our online learning platform. You will be responsible for designing and developing insights for student progress, student engagement, and teaching quality. You will play with big data to innovate our product as well as solve complex business problems.
Your responsibilities will involve:
You will have:
This opportunity will give you experience of:
This part time, unpaid internship will be undertaken as a SCIF3199 Science Work Placement Course (science or free elective) in Term 2, with the flexibility to negotiate work hours.
For more information about SCIF3199, including enrolment eligibility requirements, please click here. Note that you must have space in your program or a science or free elective in order to eligible.
You may direct questions regarding SCIF3199 to science.industry@unsw.edu.au. If you require a progress check (to determine if you have space for a science or free elective), please contact The Nucleus Student Hub
Please email a current CV, cover letter and a copy of your academic transcript to Tony Wang twang@clueylearning.com.
The cover letter should outline your skills relevant to the role and briefly explain why you want to undertake the internship.
Applications close 5pm Monday, May 24, 2021. Please note that the successful candidate will be required to undergo a Working with Children’s Check before commencing the internship.
Opportunity Type: Science or free elective (SCIF3199).
Ideal for: science students studying Ecology, Biology, Geography and Environmental Management who are interested in research, conservation or community engagement careers.
Deadline: 11:45pm, Monday 17th of May
Para La Tierra is dedicated to the conservation of fragile habitats in Paraguay through scientific research, community engagement, and environmental education. They are based in the beautiful city of Pilar - The City of Birds - and work across Southern Paraguay, from the expansive Ñeembucú Wetland Complex to the endangered Atlantic Forest.
Para La Tierra specializes in training students and graduates in the skills they need to take the next step in their career, either towards higher education or into the job market. Over the past decade, they have hosted over 1,500 interns, each of whom has made a tangible contribution to the conservation of the fragile species and understudied ecosystems of Paraguay.
This summer, Para La Tierra is offering the opportunity to undertake one of three projects, depending on your career goals. All three projects will be conducted remotely, with full support from the Para La Tierra team. Spanish language skills are not required.
3 projects are available. Interns may choose the project they would like to work on, depending on their interests.
Ecological Data Analysis (research focus)
Projects available on armadillos, microteiid lizards, common stream fish and bat species.
Habitat Management and Conservation
Projects available on wetland and Atlantic forest conservation
Environmental Education (outreach focus)
Projects available on children and adult outreach programs
Program Fee: Para La Tierra is a not-for-profit organisation. Involvement in the remote internship will cost US$220 - US$260 per month, payable to Para La Tierra (note: cost is in US Dollars). The fee varies between projects (see project briefs above for further information). The fee covers weekly one-one coaching, co-authorship on any publication arising from your work, and a small contribution to Para La Tierra's conservation efforts.
Course fee: Normal tuition fees for a 6 UOC course will apply for enrolment into SCIF3199 (Standard international or domestic CSP rates).
Applications are open to science students studying Ecology, Biology, Geography and Environmental Management. Students must also meet the below requirements for SCIF3199:
- 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 be no more than 1 page and address the following questions:
- Why are you interested in this opportunity with Para La Tierra?
- What do you hope to gain during the work placement?
- What relevant skills and experience do you bring to the internship role?
The Student Academic and Career Success Team provides lots of resources to help you with job applications.
APPLICATIONS CLOSE 11:45pm Monday 17th of May 2021
Interdisciplinary teams led by UNSW UG or PG students (up to 8 students) are eligible to enter. The task is to identify and rank international air routes to Australia that are likely most sustainable in the post-COVID travel environment.
The finalists of the competition will be invited to an exclusive networking event on the 8th June 2021 at the ATE21 Conference, where cash prizes (pool of $3,000) will be awarded by aviation and travel industry executives. Hosted by Tourism Australia, the ATE21 conference will be held in Sydney International Convention Centre in June 2021. The conference will have a dedicated aviation program involving all major Australian airports and 20+ airlines.
Go to: https://www.aviation.unsw.edu.au/data-science-competition
This is a fantastic opportunity for Aviation and Data science students; however, all science students are welcome to apply and form interdisciplinary teams.
Registration closes: 29th May 2021
Access to datasets: from 9th May 2021
Submission of video recording of presentation & copy of slides: 1st June 2021
Finalists announced: June 6th and invited to ATE21 networking event.
Winners announced: 8th June at 6pm at ATE21 networking event.
Opportunity Type: Co-curricular Program
Ideal for: Physics Students
Participants are placed into teams to develop conceptual designs for space missions and technology, while also participating in design contests and competitions. A vacancy has recently opened up on an ISDP team. This team is developing a concept for a mission to observe the Van Allen belts, and will participate in both the Satellite Design Contest and International Space Challenge in 2021.
No experience or specific knowledge about space engineering is necessary, although a solid understanding of basic science, engineering and mathematics would be advantageous. Due to contest requirements, participants must be;
Please email Assistant Professor Matt Richardson richardson@cce.t.u-tokyo.ac.jp for more information and to register your interest.
There is only one spot available so get in quick.
Join the Western Sydney University National Innovation Games, a virtual hack-a-thon inspired challenge!
If you’re passionate about creating equal opportunity for women in STEM and want to support women to develop skills for now and the future, then this is the challenge for you!
You will work with businesses to develop tangible solutions to support women of all ages in overcoming the barriers to STEM-related careers. 20 innovation teams will be formed, each including a diverse mix of tertiary students, graduates, trainees and PhDs. Your allocated team will include a representative from Western Sydney University, employers, and other experts.
Join from anywhere! The Games and Accelerator Program will be run virtually.
National Innovation Games - Student events | MQ Sydney
No prior experience or skills required; all with a willingness to contribute are welcome!
Are you an ambitious female student who is currently in their penultimate year of study?
If so, APPLY NOW for the 2021 Macquarie Group Female Business Series!
Macquarie Group’s Female Business Series includes workshops, information sessions and networking events targeted at helping female university students position them well for the upcoming recruitment season. The events are designed to raise awareness of opportunities within the banking and finance industry and to provide students with skills to help them succeed.
Successful applicants will be offered a place in a three-part series to develop their employability skills, while also gaining insight into potential career opportunities at Macquarie Group.
You will also have the opportunity to talk one-on-one with current employees from Macquarie Group.
Part 1: Wednesday 12 May 2021
Part 2: Thursday 27 May 2021
Part 3: Friday 11 June 2021
Location: Zoom (with the possibility for in-person events)
Applications are now open and close Sunday 02 May.
See the link below to apply and for further information.
https://careers.macquarie.com/en/job/956959/2021-female-business-series
Opportunity Type: 6 UOC general education or free elective credit (CDEV3000)
Ideal for: science students of any major who are interested in a career in sustainability. Students majoring in Materials Science, Climate Science, Environmental Management, Ecology, Biology are particularly encouraged to apply.
Deadline: 11.59pm 9 May 2021
This is an opportunity for science students to work in an interdisciplinary (cross-Faculty) team to undertake a work integrated learning (WIL) project co-designed with the global FMG company Unilever.
The project, ‘Packaging the Future’ will explore packaging solutions to tackle the challenges of climate change and changing consumer needs for the future.
Packaging sustainability is a key part of Unilever’s business strategy and they have global targets in place to help achieve a waste-free world. By 2025 Unilever aims to:
With this in mind, Unilever would like students to explore packaging solutions that will help deliver on their targets and contribute to tackling the challenges of climate change and changing consumer needs.
The project will be undertaken as part of the general education course, CDEV3000.
CDEV3000 will be delivered in Term 2, 2021 - Monday 31 May to Friday, 6 August 2021.
Due to the ongoing physical restrictions of COVID-19, the placement will run fully online, with workshops scheduled via Microsoft Teams on Tuesdays 1.00pm to 4.00pm AEST.
Some quick facts about CDEV3000:
Benefits of undertaking CDEV3000:
Please contact WIL Central via wil.central@unsw.edu.au
Applications close Sunday 9 May 2021, 11.59 AEST
For more information on the application process and to apply, please click here.
Opportunity Type: Co-curricular Program
Ideal for: science students who identify as women who want to develop their entrepreneurial skills and test their start-up ideas.
Deadline: Applications close 25 April 2021.
New Wave runs for two weeks (17 - 28 May), in the term break. Participants form teams with like-minded women and work together on an idea.
You'll learn essential entrepreneurial skills like pitching, leadership and design thinking, from industry leading mentors and speakers and have the opportunity to pitch at an online showcase event and win cash & amazing in-kind prizes, including the 2.5K Dean of Science Award.
Click here for further details and register for the New Wave Info session 5pm, 15 April 2021.
Applications close 25 April 2021.
Apply here.
Opportunity Type: 6 UOC cross-institutional credit
Ideal for: science students majoring in Ecology, Marine Science, Physics, Psychology, Molecular and Cell Biology, Microbiology or Medical Science majors who are interested in exploring a research career.
Deadline: 15 March 2021
Students will conduct research under the supervision of a CUHK faculty member. The SURP will be conducted virtually in 2021 to allow students to take part in the programme without leaving home. The programme runs for 8 weeks, from 28 June to 20 August 2021.
Students will have the opportunity to:
Around 20 research topics are offered by CUHK host supervisors in the Faculties of Science and Medicine. Please visit HERE for more information on the programme and research projects available.
Students may apply to have the research experience count towards their science program(as a 6 uoc science elective) by applying for cross-institutional credit.
No tuition fees are charged for the programme, however, a deposit of HK$1,560 (US$200) is required and will be refunded upon successful completion of the programme.
This programme is offered via the Study Abroad Office. Please direct questions about the programme to: advisor4globaled@unsw.edu.au.
If you require assistance is securing a academic reference letter (for your application), please contact science.industry@unsw.edu.au.
1. Students should register their interest at http://unsw.aglobal.education/st-application by 9:00am 8th of March 2021.
2. Apply to SURP via http://www.summer.cuhk.edu.hk/surp_app/ by 15th of March 2021.
These opportunities are available all-year round!
Gain valuable career skills and experience through short term, company-backed virtual internships provided for free through Forage (previously known as 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!
Forage 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:
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.
BEES2051 is a specialised work placement course that allows students to work at a partner organisation in an area of Biological, Earth or Environmental science.
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
This Real-world Industry Engagement and Employment Skills course is linked with external agencies, industries and businesses who provide projects to teams of students to work on.
