UVA Career Center

Do you have a knack for STEM and a desire to innovate and invent? Are you interested in solving complex problems or conducting in-depth research? The Science & Technology community offers information and resources for fields such as Data, Research, Biotech, Natural Sciences, and more. We also support opportunities with major tech companies, positions with small and midsized firms, as well as careers with government agencies and non-profits. Demand for expertise in STEM is predicted to increase employment, so join the Science & Technology Community to connect your interest in investigation and inquiry to real-world opportunities.  

Tech: Larger firms typically recruit beginning in early-mid fall semester with many organizations, including small and mid-size, opening positions later into fall and even through the spring and summer 

Science: Most companies seeking out students for research & university labs recruit between Jan-May for a summer or fall start. Many summer research programs recruit between December-March, so students should begin preparing for these positions as early as the fall semester.