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Step into the shoes of a lifearc team member and complete tasks that replicate the work that our biology research team does everyday..

Duration: 4-6 hours

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Who is it for.

Anyone keen to gain work experience or discover more about life sciences at LifeArc can complete the programme. It is particularly suited to first- and second-year undergraduates who may not be eligible for in-person work experience programmes.

The course outline

This bespoke LifeArc programme has four modules on Biology at LifeArc. You can complete the modules at your own pace – it should take you approximately 4-6 hours in total. You’ll gain skills that could help with your onward studies and you’ll also receive a certificate that you can add to your CV and LinkedIn profile to stand out from the crowd.

What will you learn?

You’ll learn how to optimise experimental conditions, analyse data to determine optimal conditions, synthesise evidence and present your results. This is carried out through 4 modules.

1. Optimise experimental conditions In this module, you’ll learn how to design a multiplexed experiment to optimise an in vitro neuronal differentiation protocol.

Practical skills include:

• Critical analysis
• Extracting relevant information
• Experimental controls

2. Analyse data to determine optimal conditions In the second section, you’ll learn about visualising and performing statistical analysis of experimental data from an imaging assay using RStudio, which you can download for free.

• Data visualisation
• Statistical analysis
• Reporting analysis & results

3. Synthesising evidence and collaboration Here, you’ll see how to integrate the results of your data analysis with findings by your colleague and discuss a way forward.

• Data analysis
• Collaboration
• Communication
• Adaptability

4. Present your results In the final module, we’ll guide you on how to present your and your colleague’s experimental results and provide suggestions for the way forward.

• Presentation of data results

Strengthen your CV as you explore career options.

The virtual work experience programme is an excellent opportunity to see what the day-to-day workings of an industrial research scientist looks like. The lessons are online, so while we may not be in the lab, these skills are the bread and butter of innovation.” Finbar, Scientist in Molecular and Cellular Pharmacology

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One of the world's leading research institutes, our scientists are working to advance understanding of biological processes at the molecular level - providing the knowledge needed to solve key problems in human health.

The LMB offers a variety of work experience placements for students in Years 10 to 13 (aged 14 and above). Our placements provide hands-on experience of working in an academic research institute. Placements may be within an LMB  research group ,  scientific facility  or  support services , highlighting the variety of roles that underpin our cutting edge research.

We have partnered with  Form the Future  to offer in-person placements to underrepresented students at the LMB during the summer. Form the Future, a not-for-profit careers and employment company, was founded in 2015 to help young people find their route through education into employment and provide employers access to their future talent. Committed to each stage of young people’s development, the dedicated team provides schools, colleges and other groups with high-quality outsourced Careers Education, Information, Advice and Guidance (CEIAG) services.

The deadline for 2024’s applications has passed.

Additional placements will be advertised via this webpage when they become available.

If you are an undergraduate student, you may be interested in our  Student Placement Scheme .

For any questions relating to work experience, please email  Public Engagement Team .   

Placement length

Depending which placement you apply for, the advert will tell you how long they run. Advertised work experience placements from the LMB can vary from 1-2 weeks (usually in July and August).

If selected for work experience, you will be expected to attend all days of the placement.

Food and travel expenses

For all students who applied to an advertised work experience placement via Form the Future or via our website we will cover reasonable travel expenses and offer a voucher to cover food and refreshments (approx. £5 a day) throughout their placement. This is given as a voucher which is covered in cost after spending by the LMB.

Quotes from 2023 placements

Siena – hosted by Magda Sutcliffe

“I really enjoyed the setting. LMB is so welcoming and different to anything I have ever seen. Learning to use the various equipment was great.

I plan on pursuing medicine and so seeing how the lab work can be applied to healthcare was extremely useful. It also provided the possibility of an alternative lab job in the future.”

Tolu – hosted by Magda Sutcliffe

“I really enjoyed the experience at the LMB. My highlights were going into the lab and doing hands on work instead of just observing. It emphasises the difference between small school labs and real-world labs. 

I want to study pharmacy, and this has solidified my decision as I’ve read an article that shows how molecular biology and pharmacy link and how it affects the medical industry.”

Annabelle – hosted by Millie-Jane Adcock

“The highlights of my time at the LMB were gaining new lab skills such as using pipettes and various robots. 

This experience has sparked an interest in laboratory work and careers in research because I found the work very interesting and enjoyed working in the laboratory environment.”

Summer – hosted by Lori Passmore

“I really enjoyed having a tour of the building to see all the equipment that gets used and learning how it’s used to aid research. I also really enjoyed the hands-on experience and getting to help conduct real experiments to see how methods are used and build my confidence and skills when doing practical work. 

I felt free to ask questions about university and career paths after that and I received informative, honest answers. I plan on doing a biochemistry degree at university, and this placement confirmed that this is definitely the route I want to take.”

Mariana – hosted by Lori Passmore

“Throughout this fantastic experience, I aided in a variety of experiments but my favourite has to be the CPF PAS changing an immature mRNA into a mature mRNA. Although the knowledge needed is years away in my academic career my hosts always ensured I understood, breaking down concepts and applying it to facts I learn in my current A-levels.

Originally, I worried about the work life balance in a research lab, but I learnt the lab is a community of people who consistently share knowledge and help each other. I plan to follow a more research focused life plan.”

Rami – hosted by Boglárka Anna Vámos

“Some of the highlights at the LMB was discovering how researchers used Cryo-electron microscopy to understand Alzheimer’s and even won an award, I found that quite inspiring. I also enjoyed using new tools and equipment for example centrifuges and vortex and learning a new way of pipetting I thought that was really engaging.

My time at the LMB has given me some clarification that I would like to do a health science (biomedicine) as before I wasn’t quite sure as I knew the content that would be taught but wasn’t sure what type of practical things I could be doing. I’ve never had any hands-on experience outside of school, so this was really eye opening and a unique opportunity to have.” 

Raufaeel – hosted by Andy Howe

“The highlight of my time at the LMB was learning to solder as it was a new skill.

The placement has been useful in helping me make decisions about my future because I was able to receive career advice from experts and it allowed me to understand the potential risks and benefits of each one of my ideas.”

Quotes from 2022 placements

“Working in a research-focused environment was something I found very enjoyable. I liked the emphasis on taking the time to do something right instead of making something commercially for a profit.”

“My time at the LMB was my first hands-on experience in a lab outside of school. During this time, I really enjoyed learning about and seeing what a career in science might look like. I particularly enjoyed learning about and examining  Drosophila melanogaster , as well as learning about how they could be used to aid research and test out theories in the lab. I also thoroughly enjoyed carrying out a bacterial protein expression and learning about the science behind this.”

“My time at the LMB has certainly been very helpful in guiding my decision-making over my future career, as it has given me first-hand insight into what a career in science might entail. I had a great time while I was here, and I plan to pursue a career in this field.”

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Work experience 2023-2024.

All applications for work experience have now been filled for Spring and Summer 2024. Applicants may apply from October 2024 onwards.

CSCI is committed to taking on work experience students, year 10 and above , to participate in a period of work experience.

Students will have the opportunity to experience ‘live science’ within the Cambridge Stem Cell Institute, a world-leading centre for stem cell research. The work experience placements will take place in our  Principal Investigator’s  labs, observing laboratory skills and techniques carried out by our research scientists.

Application process

Applicants should send a short covering letter (one side of A4 max), outlining why you wish to undertake work experience with us and what areas of science you are particularly interested in and why ( and/or specify a particular Principal Investigator of interest). Please also include a brief CV with your application and the dates that you would like to be considered for work experience. Applications are considered on a rolling basis and it may not be possible to offer work experience placements for all applicants.

Please note that we can only host students in Year 10 (aged 14/15) and above  ( excluding accelerated students ).

Please send all informal queries and/or applications to [email protected] . We will let you know as soon as possible of the outcome.

Nuffield placements

Nuffield Research Placements give students the opportunity to work alongside professional scientists, technologists, engineers and mathematicians for 4-6 weeks over the summer holidays. 

To find out more and to see if you meet the eligibility criteria, visit the Research Placements and Experiences website .

In2scienceUK programme

The In2scienceUK programme helps disadvantaged and under-represented 16-17 year olds (studying at least one STEM subject, either at sixth form or at college) gain an insight into science, technology, engineering or maths. The programme seeks supervisors to host these students for 2-week placements in the summer, and h osts can be anyone from PhD students, to Postdocs, to PIs. 

See here for more information.

Internships

Internships are fixed-term periods of paid work experience, typically lasting 1-3 months. 

You may want to check out the University of Cambridge School of Biological Sciences which run their internship programme Experience Postgrad Life Sciences every year for undergraduates.

In 2021, as a widening participation initiative, ‘ Experience Postgrad Life Sciences programme’, will offer 8-week Summer research placements to second year UK and Republic of Ireland undergraduate students, with priority given to those from underrepresented and disadvantaged groups.

External and existing University of Cambridge students are welcome to apply for internships within the University. To apply for an internship vacancy that you've seen advertised, please visit here for more information.

Please note: Applicants must apply to a specific vacancy - we cannot accept CVs from speculative applicants. 　

Erasmus+ is the European Union’s (EU) funding programme for education and training, youth and sport.　

The University of Cambridge has participated in the Erasmus programme since its inception 25 years ago and in the last few years there has been a substantial increase in student mobility.

Students from institutions with whom we have an Erasmus inter-institutional agreement can come at all levels; undergraduate, Masters and PhD and for one, two or three terms. Applicants must achieve the same entry requirements as students applying for a full degree, this includes an English language requirement. 

For more information about the Erasmus Programme, please visit  Erasmus+ .

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Network for East Anglian Collaborative Outreach (neaco)  

The Network for East Anglian Collaborative Outreach (neaco) delivers activities across East Anglia to help students in Years 9-13, with little or no experience of university, to explore the world of higher education.

Find out more here . 

Insight Discover

Insight Discover is a programme that students follow from Year 7 to Year 8, which aims to develop key academic skills to support them in their academic work. In addition, the programme introduces students to university and the options which are available to them in the future. 

Insight Discover is a collaborative programme with The Brilliant Club (see also below) and in the final part of Insight Discover our participants take part in the Brilliant Club’s Scholars Programme .

Insight Explore

Insight Explore is an academic programme for Year 9 students which aims to develop participants interests and tackle the barriers many students face when applying to university.

Find out more here.

The Realise project's aim is to encourage more young people in care to consider higher education. The University of Cambridge runs a large number of events ranging from science days to theatre days to give a taste of life as a student at Cambridge.

Outreach projects – students 16+

HE+ is a collaboration between the University of Cambridge's Admissions Office and Colleges, and state schools/colleges across the UK. The University and schools in 20 regions collaborate to form regional consortia to support highly-able students from under-represented areas and backgrounds, and involves approximately 4,000 students in Year 12 each year.

Find out more here .  

Insight + aims to support students making competitive applications to selective Higher Education Institutions by supporting students over 12 months from Easter in Year 12. Students receive additional subject specific teaching across five subject strands (English, Physics, Maths, Chemistry and History) which is delivered by experience teachers and departmental outreach practitioners.

Sutton Trust Summer Schools

Sutton Trust Summer Schools are free subject-specific residential courses for Year 12 students studying at state-maintained schools in the UK. The five-day summer schools in July and August allow students to explore their interest in one of 26 subjects and gain an insight into what it is like to live and study as a first-year undergraduate student at Cambridge.

Find out more here .

Opportunities for current postgraduate students to get involved with schools or training

If you have a great idea for engagement with community or patient groups, get in touch with the Institute Public Engagement team to discuss support and approaches: [email protected]

The Brilliant Club

Are you a PhD researcher or doctoral graduate who wants to help a young person realise their academic potential?

The Brilliant Club’s 'Researcher Development Programme' offers PhD and Early Career Researchers a meaningful, professionally developmental, paid tutoring opportunity. Training with The Brilliant Club and working as a Scholars Programme tutor enables researchers to communicate their research to a non-specialist audience, gain valuable teaching and public engagement experience and deepen their knowledge of the UK education system.  

Tutors will be supported to complete a series of training modules before beginning work with us, and further continuous professional development for each subsequent placement. 

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For information about work experience , contact [email protected]  

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For information on longer term student placements , contact [email protected]

Other resources

The University of Cambridge  Gurdon Institute  runs an  Aspiring Scientist Training Programme  every year over the Summer. A few of their Group Leaders are affiliated with the Cambridge Stem Cell Institute. 

More information about taking part in work experience at the University of Cambridge can be found  here .

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Work experience will give you the opportunity to get an overview of a certain field or company, generally by shadowing a professional and performing tasks..

This will allow you to develop your knowledge and skills, gain insight into a certain role and/or sector and a valuable set of contacts for the future.

Additionally, you’ll be able to clarify your career goals and potentially find a referee for future jobs applications. 

To find a suitable work experience placement, speak with a teacher, your institution's careers service, or a careers adviser to see if they have contacts at local organisations.

If you have an idea of what you would like to do, contact the Human Resources department at organisations you’re interested in. 

Summer Vacation Studentships

Are you an undergraduate interested in a 6-week summer placement? Check out the range of placements we offer as part of the Summer Vacation Studentship scheme

Where could you look for work experience?

Placements for school and college students

• Nuffield Research Placements are for year 12 or S5 students to undergo 4-6 week summer placements working on engaging, real-life research or development projects in STEM

Nuffield Research Placements

• In2scienceUK offer summer placements to year 12 or S5 students from disadvantaged backgrounds

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If you are thinking about a career in healthcare, take a look at this guide to finding work experience in the NHS

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Placements and internships for undergraduate students and graduates

The summers during your degree are a good opportunity to get some work experience, and many organisations offer these specifically to undergraduate students and recent graduates. In the molecular bioscience sector, internship positions are open mainly to undergraduates and higher education graduates.

• Explore our Summer Vacation Studentship scheme
• Discover more work experience ideas and resources at Prospects

Explore a range of undergraduate studentships curated by the Royal Society of Biology

Undergraduate studentships curated by the RSB

• Explore a range of resources on industry placements from the RSB

Industry placements curated by the RSB

The Wellcome Trust run a summer internship programme for undergraduates in different areas of the organisation 

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The MRC London School of Medical Sciences offer laboratory-based research projects as well as a project in science communication

MRC Summer Students

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• Get advice on applying for internships and placements and explore current vacancies at targetjobs

Sandwich courses during your university degree

Work placements provide similar benefits to internships but last up to a year and are often a part of a sandwich course at university.

As well as visiting the websites above, your university careers service should be able to provide you with more details of companies, learned societies and other organisations which offer internships and placements. For industrial placements you can also try contacting companies’ human resources or outreach departments directly.

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Careers Lab: work experience programme

Take your first step into a career in cancer research.

Our Careers Lab Work Experience Programme provides sixth form (Year 12 and Year 13) students with a week-long opportunity to explore various career paths within the Cancer Research UK Cambridge Institute. Aimed at those interested in gaining practical insights into different professional fields, the programme challenges preconceptions about working in science while aligning with our mission to our aim to beat cancer sooner.

We currently offer two distinct types of placement:

1) Year 12/13 Research Placement 

Engage in hands-on experiences within our cutting-edge research laboratories, delving into the world of cancer biology. Gain exposure to state-of-the-art Core Facilities, teams dedicated to developing and applying specific technologies, and learn from experts in microscopy, genomics and animal technology. While each placement is unique to its research group, expect to acquire skills and experiences such as:

• How to culture cells
• Tissue staining techniques
• Understanding the basics of microscopy and tissue compositions
• How to isolate and multiply DNA

2) Year 12/13 Operations Placement  

Explore non-scientific roles within our Operations Team, responsible for the seamless functioning of the Institute. This placement offers insights into various departments, including Finance & Grants, Human Resources, and Property Services. Our operations staff come from a range of backgrounds, and no scientific background is required for this placement. Rotations could include:

• Managing a multi-million-pound portfolio of grants
• Attracting top scientists to join our labs
• Creating a culture where science and fun intersect
• Creating and maintaining the physical environment of the Institute

Whether you’re passionate about science or seeking a non-scientific career path to enable vital cancer research, our programme opens doors to a diverse range of opportunities within the Cancer Research UK Cambridge Institute.

Eligibility

Applicants must be enrolled in sixth form, or equivalent, and currently in Year 12 or Year 13.

What are we looking for?

• Interest in the programme: We seek candidates who genuinely demonstrate a keen interest in the Careers Lab programme, showcasing a passion for the opportunities it presents and a clear understanding of how it aligns with their personal and professional goals.
• Intellectual curiosity: We value candidates who exhibit a strong sense of intellectual curiosity, an eagerness to explore new ideas, and a proactive approach to learning. Individuals who enjoy delving into diverse topics and consistently seek to broaden their knowledge are highly regarded.
• Perseverance: Perseverance is a key attribute we look for in candidates. We seek individuals who demonstrate resilience, determination, and the ability to navigate challenges effectively. Candidates who view setbacks as opportunities for growth and consistently strive to overcome obstacles align well with this criterion.
• Commitment to improving the lives of others: We are interested in candidates who show a genuine commitment to making a positive impact on the lives of others. This can manifest in various forms, such as a dedication to community service, a passion for social causes, or a desire to contribute to the well-being and advancement of individuals and communities.

Applicants are encouraged to reflect on these criteria and showcase specific examples from their experiences that highlight their alignment with these qualities.

• Application Period: 10 January 10 – 12 February 2024
• Interviews Scheduled (Virtual): February – March 2024
• Reference Check for Shortlisted Candidates: Mid-March 2024
• Final Placements Confirmation: Late April 2024
• Careers Lab Programme (In Person): 1 July – 5 July 2024

Application form:

• Complete a 5-10 minute form providing academic and personal details.
• Express why you are interested in applying for the Careers Lab programme.

Careers Lab personal statement (within the application form): Respond to the following prompts within the application form:

• In no more than 100 words, explain why you are applying for this programme.
• In no more than 100 words, describe the skills you currently possess and identify the skills you need to gain for success in your dream career.

Sixth Form College Reference: If shortlisted for an interview, we will contact a member of staff at your school or sixth form colleg e. They will be asked to provide an assessment based on the following criteria:

• Interest in the programme
• Intellectual curiosity
• Perseverance
• Commitment to improving the lives of others

Applications for 2024 have now closed. Please check back in the new year for future opportunities.

How we select

Careers Lab uses a comprehensive two-stage selection process to ensure that our placements align with our criteria:

Application Form: To be considered for a Careers Lab Work Experience placement for Year 12/13, completion of the application form in full is mandatory.

Shortlisting and Interview: Shortlisted candidates are invited to a virtual interview to assess their alignment with the four Careers Lab criteria. The brief interview will assess your motivations for applying to the programme. Alternative arrangements will be made to accommodate individuals with limited internet accessibility.

Details about the format and arrangements will be sent according to the application timeline. The interview consists of three main sections:

• Welcome and introduction
• Interview questions
• Final thoughts and answering your questions

If not called for an interview, you will receive an email confirming that your application was not successful.

Please note that we are not able to provide feedback to unsuccessful applicants.

Contact us: [email protected] with any additional queries!

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If you are an undergraduate student, looking to find a research placement over the summer vacation period, please visit our Summer Research Placements page.

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Work Experience for School Pupils aged 16-18 years

The GOS ICH Work Experience programme is jointly hosted by the Institute's 5 Teaching & Research Departments . Each Department contributes 2 or 3 sessions to the timetable, providing students with the opportunity to learn about a wide range of research topics and techniques. Our aim is to give students an understanding of the variety of career opportunities in research science. 

Activities range from talks and interactive sessions in the lab with researchers and PhD students to attending Departmental seminars or taking part in a Journal Club.  We organise several hands-on sessions such as looking at cells under a microscope and pipetting solutions.  As we work closely with Great Ormond Street Hospital, sessions may also include visits to clinical labs in the hospital but will not include visits to hospital wards or other clinical settings. 

Students interested in pursuing a medical career and looking for a clinical placement should visit the Great Ormond Street Hospital Work Experience webpage  and the University College London Hospitals Work Experience webpage . 

We offer 12 placements at a time and students are expected to attend the entire week.  Attendance is free and we provide visiting students with lunch each day.  You will, however, need to pay your travel costs to and from the UCL GOS Institute of Child of Health.

The next Work Experience Week is on 1st - 5th July 2024 

How to apply.

Eligibility:

You must be

• 16 or over, having just completed your GSCEs or studying for your A-Levels
• Able to attend the whole work experience week 

We particularly encourage those from disadvantaged backgrounds to apply. Please note this is not a clinical placement. Preference will be given to those who express an interest in a science placement.

Application Process

• Applications are now closed.
• Applications will be shortlisted and placements offered to students by the beginning of May.
• Students placed on the waiting list will be notified by beginning of May.
• Students must confirm their attendance for the full week. Any free places will be offered to students on the Waiting List.
• We are unable to reply to all applicants as we are usually oversubscribed. If you do not hear from us by mid-May, your application was unsuccessful.
• Programme of events to be circulated to students before the placement starts. 

Feedback from previous students:

“Loved seeing all the different routes into a science career!" "I just wanted to say thank you so much for the work experience opportunity I was given. I really enjoyed the week and found visiting all the different labs very interesting and eye-opening. I'm also grateful for all of the people involved who gave up their time to show us some of their work."   “Thank you so much for organising this brilliant and informative week! I enjoyed every minute of it and feel lucky to have gained so much knowledge and experience. I came into this unsure of what degree I wanted to take or what path I wanted to follow, ...  and it has helped to confirm my realisation that I would like to do a Biological Sciences undergraduate course.”  “Thank you so much for organising this work experience, I've found it incredibly enjoyable and informative in helping me decide what career I may like to do in the future. Also, thank you to all the speakers who took the time to give presentations, prepare PowerPoints and answer all our questions. It's been a great experience.” 

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Finding work experience in biology.

Are you interested in studying biology at university? One of the best ways of finding out what it’s like is to give it a go by doing some work experience! Some tips for finding work experince:

• Be pro-active and make the most of what you know and who you know
• Ask your school careers advisor
• Ask your science or biology teacher
• Do you have any family or friends who work in biology who might be able to help?
• Look for local laboratories, offices, clinical environments or wherever else you think you might see yourself working. You could use the internet to contact them directly.

 You could also try contacting some other organisations near you.

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Sixth form students Tarik and Malina took part in work experience placements discovering DNA sequencing and science communication.

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Our work experience programme highlights the variety of careers available, from world-leading laboratory research to the supporting business services.

Placements might be in research laboratories in areas such as cell biology, genetics, immunology and bioinformatics. Work experience could be also in non-laboratory locations such as the IT, reception services, public engagement and education teams.

During placements, students are involved in a range of activities supervised by one of our staff.

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Placement details, placement length.

Most placements last for one week, although some can be up to four weeks long or occasionally take place for one day a week over the summer holidays. If selected for work experience, you will be expected to attend all days of the placement.

Placement availability

Placements are available throughout the year. Some coincide with specific weeks that local schools have timetabled for work experience. They are also available during school half term breaks, Easter and summer holidays.

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We can contribute to students' travel expenses during the placement (up to a maximum of £50 per week) and food (up to £5 per day to be spent in the Crick’s restaurant).

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Placements are available for state school students who are 14-19 years old.

For health and safety reasons, only students aged 16 or older at the start of the placement can apply for research laboratory-based placements. This restriction may also apply to some non-laboratory placements.

We encourage students to apply for as many placements as they're interested in. However, if a student is offered more than one placement, they may only attend one placement at the Crick per academic year.  

✓ You are eligible for work experience at the Crick.

Available placements are listed above .

Placements at the Crick are either lab-based or not lab-based. Please be aware that you must be 16-19 at the start of the placement to be able to apply for a lab-based placement.

Note that to apply for a lab placement at the Crick you must be 16-19.

✕ Unfortunately you're not eligible for a work experience placement at the Francis Crick Institute.

However, given your interest, you may like to check out the opportunities below:

• The Nuffield Foundation's placements 
• Summer schools at Imperial College
• Social Mobility Foundation's placements

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Working in a research setting can help make you a competitive medical school applicant and help you to determine if a career in medicine or medical research is right for you

How do I find a research position?

If you’re currently in college, check with your institution’s science or undergraduate research websites for opportunities to assist with faculty research projects. You can also review faculty bio pages and lab websites for more information. Next, reach out to your immediate network: express your interest in assisting with a research project to your science professors, academic advisor, and your pre-health advisor.

Try exchanging ideas with your peers and upper-classmen for advice on research opportunities at your institution. You can also ask peer advisors, resident advisors, or any fellow premedical students for introductions to principal investigators (PIs). You might even try the “Undergrad-Grad-PI” method. This is where you first reach out to undergraduate students in research labs to learn about their responsibilities; they oftentimes are more responsive. Then, reach out to the graduate or post-doc students to learn about the research question being investigated. After this, read the most recent paper or abstract the lab published. Once you complete these steps, you can approach the PI more confidently and more effectively demonstrate your commitment to and understanding of their project.

Your school’s career center or student employment office may know about research job openings, and they can also offer resume help and go over interview tips and techniques. Remember, opportunities may be on or off campus, full- or part-time, paid or unpaid, or part of a summer program. Once you find a position, you can connect with your school’s fellowships or awards office to inquire about research funding opportunities.

If you’ve already graduated, consider looking into open positions. Research hospitals, universities, and biotech companies are always looking for lab technicians or clinical research coordinators (CRC). Job opportunities are typically posted on the career pages of their websites.

When should I begin gaining research experience in college?

Some premedical students begin their research experiences during their first year of college, and others begin research positions after they have already graduated. On average, most students secure a research position junior or senior year. There are three big factors that will impact this:

• Your level of interest in pursuing research. If you are really excited to investigate a question under a mentor, you might find yourself reaching out to professors early and often. Other students may focus on gaining clinical experience, and therefore wait later in their academic career to start research.
• Readiness for the research project. Different PIs will have different expectations for preparation. A research project might require you to first take coursework in basic lab sciences, statistics, or another advanced topic specific to the project. Other PIs may prefer to train you “on-the-job” through their graduate or post-doc students. This will impact when you are ready to join a project.
• Finding the right research project. There is a process of reviewing different PIs and research projects to find the right fit for you. What subject do you want to investigate? Do you want your research project to take place in a lab or non-lab setting? Is there an independent question you want to investigate with the help of a mentor?

When is the best time to look for a position?

According to Kate Stutz, Ph.D., Director of Pre-Health Advising at Brandeis University, if you’re interested a research position during the academic year, the best time to look for positions is at the very beginning of the semester. There also tend to be a lot of research opportunities in the summer, both paid and volunteer, through set programs like the National Science Foundation’s Research Experience for Undergraduates (REUs). It’s best to start applying for summer research positions in December-February for the upcoming summer. Remember, typically there are more applicants than available spots so get your applications in early. Each undergraduate institution will be different, therefore make sure to connect with your advisors and peers for feedback on when to start looking.

What’s the best way to apply?

The outreach email message that you send to potential research faculty is very important. This message should include a formal introduction of yourself, evidence that you are familiar with their research project(s), and a clear, specific ask. Identify what you hope to contribute to the project. Do you want to clean the glassware or analyze lab findings? Consider attaching your resume as well. Dr. Stutz stresses that networking and persistence are crucial to finding a position. Make sure you’re using all of your network, including your peers and professors, to find open positions. Don’t be afraid to send follow up emails; faculty are very busy and often overlook emails. Sometimes, it can be even more effective to stop by a professor’s office hours to hand deliver your materials and indicate your interest in person.

How should I prepare for an interview?

With any interview, it’s important to make a good impression. Be sure to dress appropriately. Come prepared with a resume. Use your campus career center for advice on proper attire and resume best practices.

Often during interviews, you’ll be asked about your career goals. It’s helpful to be able to speak about the steps you plan to take to meet those goals. Talk about classes you’ve taken, especially upper-level science courses. Speak about your skills, your knowledge of techniques, and the equipment you’ve used throughout your coursework. Be prepared to discuss the lab experiments you’ve completed. If you’ve done any sort of research—even in your coursework—keep track of it. This shows you have experience. Lastly, interviewers often ask candidates if they have any questions. Dr. Stutz suggests asking something that indicates you’ve done your own research into their project. You could ask where they see their research going in the next three years or what challenges they anticipate. You could also ask about expectations for undergraduate researchers; do they expect you to work 20+ hours a week? Full time over the summer? Do they require you to have work study or to sign up for research credits? Asking these questions ahead of time can help you plan ahead and determine if this position is the best fit for you. Check out these  interview resources  for more tips.

Does research experience have to be in a wet lab?

No! Research can be performed in any field or subject. We’ve had successful applicants with research in classics, sociology, history, and policy, as well as applicants with research in biology, biochemistry, and neuroscience. Medical schools value all types of research. Research can take place in a scientific lab that requires advanced devices and procedures to obtain data for analysis. Research can also take place in the humanities or social sciences where participant interviews or surveys are needed to obtain an individual's life perspective. The clinical research field is constantly investigating patient outcomes and how to improve care through clinical trials or analysis of patient data. As a premedical student, consider what question you want to investigate further. Do you want to learn more about how health inequities impact disadvantaged communities in your area, or perhaps you want to know more about the protein channels involved in memory cognition? Once you choose a direction, you can then partner with a research PI for guidance on how to navigate your question. Sierra Perez, Pre-Health Advisor at Brandeis University, shares not to be afraid to get creative with your research question. She has been impressed by the medical school applicants who have created independent questions that address the community needs. “Applicants are recognizing the critical needs of specific populations, such as homelessness, LGBTQ+, veterans, youth with disabilities, etc.,” she stated. “There is also a demand for translational researchers, or individuals who can take complicated bench topics and apply it to the clinical world.”

Is research experience required to be accepted to medical school? 

It depends. Some medical schools are very research focused; they may require a research thesis or have research time built into the curriculum. Other schools are more community or clinically focused; they would rather have an applicant work in a healthcare setting or volunteer at their local soup kitchen than be at the bench moving clear liquids from one test tube to another. Research experience (in whatever discipline) is helpful for developing some of the Premed Competencies , such as critical thinking, quantitative reasoning, scientific reasoning, as well as teamwork and oral communication skills. How much you should engage in research depends on how much you enjoy it once you try it!

The majority of accepted medical school applicants have some form of academic or clinical research at the time they apply. Competence in research has become increasingly important in the medical field to improve patient care outcomes.

You can also review medical school mission statements to see if research is a focus at a particular school. You can read each school’s mission, and the number of accepted students in their most recent class who had research experience, in the  Medical School Admission Requirements . Remember, it’s best to pursue experiences that you’re genuinely interested in, rather than just to check a box, but you may not know if research is for you until you give it a try.  

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• 12 month ‘industrial/professional’ placements Combining a placement year with your degree is an excellent way of getting substantial professional experience, and many degree programmes at Manchester include this opportunity. N.B. Some companies only offer 12 month programmes for undergraduates to experience laboratory research. The School of Biological Sciences has strict criteria for participating in an industrial/professional placement (e.g. academic performance in year one) and a deadline for transferring to a “with industrial/professional experience” degree programme. Speak to your Academic Advisor or the Student Support Office for more information.
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• Use lists of PhD projects, at Manchester and elsewhere to identify academic research staff you could approach to host you for a summer studentship or other work experience.
• Remember that academic researchers are busy people. Be politely persistent: don’t give up if your first email is ignored, but don’t be a pest either. They’ll favour students who they believe are capable of undertaking a PhD project in the future, who would be useful to have around the laboratory, who are easy to manage and who won’t need constant supervision.
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• Include your practical experience on your CV: potential supervisors may be wary if they think you will need a lot of training first. E.g. understanding of good laboratory practice, specific lab techniques, equipment you can use, recording results, H&S, licences, data handling and analysis, grades for practical modules etc.
• Scientific employers value the following behaviours: ability to learn quickly, attention to detail/accuracy, good written/oral communication, can work without constant supervision, problem solving ability, gets on with people, and reliable and trustworthy.

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Whether working to improve medical practices and technology or looking for innovative new ways to protect local ecosystems, your fine-tuned biology skills serve you well. You handle environmental studies, research, samples, and data—often down to the cellular level!

But which resume template will allow you to show off such specialized and precise skills in a solid resume? What do recruiters need to see to get a solid idea of what you can accomplish?

Don’t worry: We’ve spent years helping people in biology, medicine, and many other scientific fields. Try our five biology resume examples and free online cover letter writer for inspiration on how to lay out your own qualifications.

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Why this resume works

•  Is the company looking for a background in microarray or research on the microbiome? Then, use your space to record similar experiences from your career.

Biology Major Resume

• Use the career objective to demonstrate a clear understanding of the prospective employer’s needs and how your background in biology projects can still apply to handling projects and improving the end-user experience in this role.

Biology No Experience Resume

• Highlight and quantify how your skills in things like electron microscopy and molecular dynamics simulations along with your growing knowledge were instrumental in previous team research projects.

Marine Biologist Resume

• Take a cue from how Amanda shows off her major (marine biology and ecology). Now, that’s how you make your marine biologist resume sparkle with brilliance. It’s your way of assuring the recruiters that you’ve got the knowledge and skills to be methodical and accurate in the laboratory or field.

Molecular Biologist Resume

• At the foundation of this strategy? Read the job ad carefully (and reread it because all you’ve got is time) to fish out those relevant keywords tied to your experience, qualifications, and skills.

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Adjust Your Biology Resume for the Job Description

Each job in biology is different, so you’ll want to show the reader that you want that position. Tailor your skills , passions, and experiences to align with the specific job description you’re applying to. Don’t start talking medicine if you’re applying for an ecosystem-focused job at a National Park!

Your main goal is to use your biology resume to exhibit skills you have that the employer highlights in their job ad. Do they emphasize sample studies, which you have a knack for? Do they value an eye for detail like yours?

Here are some biology skill ideas:

15 popular biology skills

• Electron Microscopy
• Data Management
• Conservation Plans
• Apoptosis Detection
• Confocal Microscopy
• Cell Sorting
• Biodiversity Mapping
• Sample Tracking
• DNA Microarray
• R/Bioconductor
• ImageJ/Fiji
• Research Planning
• Data Presentation
• Confocal Microscope

Your biology work experience bullet points

While you always want to keep the job description handy for reference during your resume-building process, you don’t want just to repeat it! Leverage success stories and accomplishments that show you’re aligned with the job instead of just saying so.

Don’t forget to use active verbs and language, too, to show that you really want the job and can bring the energy it takes to get things done.

You also need metrics. Quantifiable data shows that you can create measurably successful results. Including metrics also demonstrates a methodical, precise approach that aligns with a biologist’s work environment.

• Reduced error rates show your precision on the job
• Reduced work hours demonstrate efficiency, both individually and in a team setting
• Personal ratings lend credibility to your communication skills and good performance
• Percentages can show how you’ve improved ups and downs in environmental factors

See what we’re talking about?

• Collaborated with environmental scientists to integrate research findings into conservation planning efforts, contributing to revised regulations that led to a 38% decrease in water pollution levels
• Utilized Systems Biology Software to analyze and interpret complex data sets, enhancing data visualization for team members and reducing the team’s work hours by an average of 9 per week
• Coordinated with sales team to understand infographics and displays to promote ongoing sales with a detailed eye, leading to a 14% revenue increase
• Investigated microbial contamination issues in manufacturing processes, utilizing DNA Microarray technology to identify contaminating species with 98% accuracy and earning a personal rating of 4.9/5 stars
• Participated in the development of protocols for testing medical equipment using LabWare LIMS, which resulted in a 21% reduction in testing time per device

9 active verbs to start your biology work experience bullet points

• Collaborated
• Investivated
• Coordinated
• Participated

3 Tips for Writing a Biology Resume Without Much Experience

• A resume objective can be your secret ingredient if you’ve recently joined the field of biology. Since you don’t have as much work experience as some other candidates, briefly state why you want the job and how you’re qualified for it. Toss in a few skills like “Electron Microscopy and “Cell Sorting” while reaching out to the company.
• If you completed any relevant biology, medical, or other scientific internships that connect with your dream job, feel free to include these in your resume! They’re still experiences that helped you build qualifying skills to advance your career as a biologist.
• What was that super-high GPA again? Did you make the Dean’s List or earn any certificates for your outstanding performance while earning that Bachelors in Biology? Just like with your internships, these little tidbits count if they relate to your field!

3 Tips for Writing a Biology Resume if You’ve Got Some Experience By Now

• Now that you’ve gone through several job roles that utilized your biology prowess, you can afford to hand-pick the best experiences to present. Stick with only the most relevant and impressive jobs you’ve had! (And use only the best experience points from each one.)
• Reverse-chronological formatting is your new best friend. Arrange your job history to display increasingly complex and eye-catching achievements as it approaches the present day. There’s no better way to demonstrate your determination to advance your career!
• You don’t need to include high school education or older degrees on your resume by now. Only put down your most advanced degree. You can include external courses or certifications, though, such as an OSHA Lab Safety Certificate.

Revisit that job description and swing by the company’s website to get an idea of what their company culture and work environment are like. Do they inject any bits of humor into the job ad? Are they earnest about their mission to overcome an invasive species problem? Match whatever tone they use.

Your skills will depend, once again, on what the job requirements say. Do they emphasize microscopic-level analysis? Are they particularly concerned with data quality and management? Find “categories” of skills they need, and give super-specific examples of your own matching abilities.

Just as you arrange field data in a way that other members of your biology team will be able to analyze efficiently, you’ll want to pick a resume template that makes your qualifications look organized and tidy. Also, place your most impressive points in the spotlight, whether those are your skills or experiences.

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Biology graduate wondering about work experience..

Ok, so a super quick explanation. Completed my B.S. in Biology, but then Covid came around on my graduating semester. Figured I'd wait it out and try to look for something to use with my degree once things slowed down a little. It didn't so I had to get work doing something else and now I want to try and actually jump in to my career.

There's a few issues though:

I admittedly am not a huge fan of the microscopic world. I took classes more on the ecology/environmental/zoology side. I liked having an emphasis on animals.

Didn't get to do too much lab work as a result of the classes I took

What I like is somewhat limited in my area, plus this kind of work doesn't to pay very fairly...

I would prefer not to go into much medical laboratory work but I will if I have to.

Of course, the issue now is the dreaded "job experience" people always look for. I have seen SOME positions that are recent-graduate friendly or don't mind someone that would be mostly a trainee but for more marketability I wanted to ask how would you get experience for helping get a job as some kind of tech or research worker? Perhaps something along the lines of:

https://www.indeed.com/jobs?q=biology&l=Philadelphia,%20PA&start=10&vjk=d53288b35da0e889&advn=514224521069294

Do you have to look for intern positions? Work in the college/uni you studied in? Do I have to take classes again? And I'm sadly also really uninformed about all the certifications or testing or whatever else is needed for these things. Did I kinda hit a dead end here? There's no way I finished a bio degree that I have no way at all of using. Just in case it matters, I'm in NJ.

EDIT: Quick clarification, I wanted to explain that while my original focus was on animals this post is about ANY lab work at all. Just where to get my foot in the door or begin with some entry level position or what I should be looking for as a fresh graduate even if that wasn't my intention. At this point I just want to start making use of it and need to know where to get experience or what are good positions as fresh B.S. graduate.

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Overseen by the Director of Research Administration, the Grants Analyst will be responsible for managing a research portfolio of faculty members with a range of research projects. The main responsibilities will include pre and post award management, with emphasis on grant submissions as well as financial reconciliation, planning and projection across the assigned accounts in accordance with departmental processes. The successful candidate will be responsible for ensuring compliance with federal, sponsor and institutional regulations such as attestations, effort certifications, salary allocations, cost transfer requirements, etc. The candidate will also assist in managing, analyzing and reconciling departmental budgets for various areas as needed.

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Summer SAVY, Session 2 Day 4, Biology of the Body (5th – 6th)

Posted by delislss on Friday, June 21, 2024 in blog , SAVY .

WOW! What an incredible week we have had in Biology of the Body ! I was truly amazed by all the curiosity, work, and effort that this class had to offer! We had such a fun time in our collaborations, projects, and labs!

We ended our week by learning about the digestive and immune systems. The amazing biologists explored the major organs and functions of these two systems and collaborated on how they work together through research, class discussions, and short video clips. It was another fantastic day full of questions that led to brilliant conversations! I truly believe we have future doctors in this group!

• Continue to ask about systems and how they make up the human body.
• What is the sequential order of levels of organizations in the body?
• How do all of the systems in the human body work together in the body?
• What would happen if one or more systems of the body stopped working?
• How do the foods we eat affect our body systems?

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Csb research faculty profile: elwood mullins.

Posted by daviskd2 on Friday, June 21, 2024 in News .

Elwood Mullins , PhD, is a research assistant professor in the Biological Sciences department and currently works in the Eichman lab . While he understands the key to a cohesive lab environment, his work-life balance might be a little off.

Meet Elwood …

What project are you currently working on? I’m currently studying eukaryotic DNA replication, specifically how the DNA polymerase α–primase complex generates chimeric RNA-DNA primers to initiate DNA synthesis. These chimeric primers are produced through coordinated RNA and DNA synthesis activities within the complex, providing primers of defined length and composition, necessary for replication fidelity and genome stability. How these activities are coordinated and regulated has long remained unclear.

What are the primary tools and techniques you use to answer these questions? My background is in X-ray crystallography. However, when I started working on DNA polymerase α–primase, which is relatively large and extremely flexible, I transitioned to cryo-EM. I also use a variety of in vitro biochemical and biophysical techniques to measure enzymatic activity, substrate binding, and protein-protein interaction.

What was your path to this position? What is your favorite part of being research faculty within a lab? I’ve always been interested in structure-function relationships, which I’ve approached from the perspective of a chemist. During my career, I’ve studied these relationships in increasingly elaborate systems, beginning with the catalytic interaction of small molecules and culminating in the synthesis and modification of nucleic acids by multiprotein complexes.

My favorite part of being a research professor is still being able to work at the bench, while also being able to design research projects and mentor students and postdocs.

What do you think is the key to a cohesive lab environment? I think the key to a cohesive lab environment is communication. We try to have a group lunch every week. I would argue these “Margarita Mondays”, which are never on Monday but always involve margaritas, are critical to this end.

What are some fun activities you like to do outside of lab? People do fun activities outside of lab?

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Construction of genetically engineered escherichia coli cell factory for enhanced cadmium bioaccumulation in wastewater, 1. introduction, 2. materials and methods, 2.1. material, 2.1.1. strain and plasmid, 2.1.2. main reagent, 2.1.3. culture medium, 2.2. method, 2.2.1. construction of fusion protein gene expression vector, 2.2.2. expression and purification of recombinant fusion protein, 2.2.3. morphological characterization of recombinant fusion protein, 2.2.4. adsorption of recombinant protein rhf-ec20 to cadmium, 2.2.5. adsorption of recombinant strain to cadmium, influence of induction time on cadmium adsorption by recombinant strain, optimal adsorption ph and temperature, time adsorption curve of recombinant strain, equilibrium adsorption capacity of recombinant strain to cadmium, 2.3. statistical analyses, 3. result and analysis, 3.1. construction of fusion gene expression vector and analysis of fusion protein expression, 3.2. morphological analysis of fusion protein, 3.3. adsorption capacity of recombinant fusion protein rhf-ec20 to cadmium, 3.4. adsorption characteristics of engineered bacterium e. coli bl21 (fle) to cadmium, 3.4.1. impact of induction time on cadmium adsorption by engineered strain, 3.4.2. optimal adsorption temperature of engineered bacterium bl21 (fle), 3.4.3. optimal adsorption ph of engineered bacterium e. coli bl21 (fle), 3.4.4. evaluation of adsorption efficiency of recombinant strain to cd 2+, 3.4.5. equilibrium adsorption capacity of recombinant strain to cd 2+, 4. conclusions, author contributions, data availability statement, conflicts of interest.

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Tian, L.; Wang, D.; Liu, Y.; Wei, M.; Han, X.; Sun, X.; Yin, L.; Luo, G. Construction of Genetically Engineered Escherichia coli Cell Factory for Enhanced Cadmium Bioaccumulation in Wastewater. Water 2024 , 16 , 1759. https://doi.org/10.3390/w16131759

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