Discovering Careers in Science & Tech: Research and Beyond
Join us to discover the broad range of careers available in Science and Tech. To represent the interdisciplinary nature of many STEM disciplines, we are launching Discovering Careers in Science & Tech: Research and Beyond.
Your scientific knowledge and skills are in demand in more industries than you might expect – from biotech and data science to sustainability, finance, and beyond. We're here to help you discover what career paths are open to you.
We have an exciting programme of networking sessions and employer-led skills sessions coming up in Lent 2026. Keep checking this page for details.
Green Sector Briefing & Preparing for the Green Festival (Careers Service)
Thursday 5 February, 2:00-3:15pm
In Person
Green careers present a range of opportunities to apply your scientific and technical expertise to contribute to improving the environment, tackling climate change and developing sustainability initiatives and beyond. This event is also part of our Green Careers Festival.
AI Start Up Encord On Campus – Technical Recruiter Drop-In
Friday 6th February, 12:30 - 16:30
In person
We’re excited to welcome Ollie Howes, Lead Technical Recruiter at Encord, to the Careers Service for an informal recruiter drop-in session. Attendees will have the opportunity to receive one-to-one advice on CVs, career pathways, and interview preparation.
The session will also include a Q&A, allowing participants to ask questions about Encord and the London tech start-up ecosystem.
Green Careers Fair (Careers Service)
Monday 9 February, 2:00-5:30pm
In Person
Meet organisations recruiting STEM students and researchers for research and technical roles including Octopus Energy, Sparxell, Xampla, The Cheeky Panda Ltd, Carbon Re and more! This event is also part of our Green Careers Festival.
Tech Careers in Finance Networking Event
Thursday 12 February, 16:00 - 18:00
In person
Interested in Tech roles in the Finance Industry?
Come along to our intimate networking event to meet representatives and alumni from the finance industry keen to help you explore cutting-edge technology at the core of this sector.
Skills Session: Get ready for industry with MATLAB and Simulink
Tuesday 17 February 2026, 14:30-16:00
In person
Come and join MathWorks for a hands-on session to learn about some useful skills and workflows in industry with MATLAB and Simulink. You will test your MATLAB skills, auto generate code for a flight controller and use GenAI to solve problems!
STEM Networking: Careers beyond research
Monday 23 February 2026, 16:00 - 18:00
In person
Interested in working in STEM but not interested in research? This structured networking event is an opportunity to learn how to use your scientific skills and knowledge in diverse industries such as biotech, sci-tech consulting, AI, sustainability and more. We’ve invited alumni who have a variety of roles in various organisations.
Skills Session: An Introduction to Working in Clinical Trials
Tuesday 24 February 2026, 16:30 - 18:00
An inspiring and informative session on clinical trials and the wide range of professions linked to them, led by Angela Quintana, a Global Development Science Director at AstraZeneca and an expert in the clinical trials field. The talk will combine an overview of what clinical trials are and how it works with real-world career pathways in life sciences and healthcare, drawing on Angela’s professional experience and her book Sciencegramers which explores the breadth of careers in the life sciences sector.
STEM Networking: Research careers in industry
Thursday 26 February 2026, 16:00 - 18:00
In person
Interested in a research career outside of the academic environment? Sign up for this networking opportunity to meet Cambridge alumni and others who have built research careers in a variety of STEM industries, both with and without PhDs.
More events to be confirmed soon!
You may also be interested in attending:
The virtual Careers in International Organisations panel event on 29 January, 5pm -6pm, where you will hear from an AI Policy & Governance Specialist at WHO
The in-person Networking Speed Meet - Policy, Charities & International Development on 3 February, 6pm – 7.30pm. An opportunity to network with a Policy Advisor at the AI Security Institute – Civil Service (Fast Stream)
Just getting started?
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Check out our sector pages Science: Research, Tech: Data, Machine Learning and Artificial Intelligence and Science: Hands-off to explore roles, assess your suitability, and find tips on finding opportunities.
Wondering how to find an interdisciplinary role?
Watch our recent panel event, STEM Beyond Boundaries - Exploring Interdisciplinary Careers Panel.
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