UofA Science Career Services 2020


University of Alberta Science Career Services 2020

1-031 Centennial Centre for Interdisciplinary Science

Edmonton, Alberta, Canada T6G 2E9

Science Career Centre Website: Link

Email: yourcareercentre@ualberta.ca 

Phone: 780-492-3975

Hours: Monday to Friday 9:00am-4:00pm



Introduction:


The Science Career Centre allows Bachelor of Science (BsC) students to explore various career options and opportunities. It allows you to hone a diverse range of skills including critical thinking, creativity, communication, and versatility. You will have access to potential employers from a variety of subjects, allowing students to explore different potential career paths and grasp what works for them.


Internships: Link


A wide range of internship opportunities are available both in terms of duration and position. Students pursuing a Bachelor of Science degree have options to pursue work experience lengths of 4, 8, 12, or 16 months. Internships enable students to market themselves and establish a career foundation and networking system with potential employers. Doing so provides students with a platform to apply knowledge, gain and refine transferable skills, all while receiving financial compensation. The work experience also exposes them to different work environments so they can plot out their career paths.


Contact: Link


Nadine Buchanan

Science Internship Program Advisor

Phone: 780-248-1117

Email: science.internship@ualberta.ca

Toll Free: 1-800-358-8314

1-031 CCIS Career Centre


Janine Wedemeier

Work Experience Coordinator

Phone: 780-492-2221

Email: science.internship@ualberta.ca

1-031 CCIS Career Centre


Departmental Coordinators:


Neil Harris

Biological Sciences

Phone: 780-492-3577

Email: neil.harris@ualberta.ca

5-189 CCIS


Christine McDermott

Chemistry

Phone: 780-492-4969

Email: christine.mcdermott@ualberta.ca

W4-30C Chemistry Centre


Alex Brown

Chemistry

Phone: 780-492-1854

Email: alex.brown@ualberta.ca

W4-70D Chemistry Centre


Anup Basu

Computing Science

Email: basu@ualberta.ca

402 Athabasca Hall


Valerie Brown

Computing Science

Email: valerie.brown@ualberta.ca

2-43 Athabasca Hall


Octavian Catuneanu

Earth & Atmospheric Sciences

Phone: 780-492-6569

Email: octavian@ualberta.ca

CCIS 3-020


Vakhtang Poutkaradze

Mathematical & Statistical Sciences

Phone: 780-492-2617

Email: putkarad@ualberta.ca

632 Central Academic Building


Kirk Kaminsky

Physics

Phone: 780-492-1070

Email: kaminsky@ualberta.ca

CCIS 4-185


Sandra Ziolkowski

Psychology

Phone: 780-492-2530

Email: sziolkowski@ualberta.ca

P247 Biological Science Building


Employers: Link


Science Internship Program (SIP) allows employers from companies large and small alike to select students from various departments that fulfill their employment criteria. Students interns allow employers to have access to affordable skilled labour, scout for prospective future hires, or even publicity via previously employed students who spread or review their experiences with the company. Organizations can even obtain wage subsidies if they hire students for internships.


Available Disciplines: Link


Biological Sciences:

-Animal Biology

-Ecology, Evolution, and Environmental Biology

-Evolutionary Biology

-Molecular, Cellular, and Developmental Biology

-Immunology and Infection

-Integrative Physiology

-Plant Biology

-Bioinformatics

-Paleontology


Chemistry:

-Chemistry


Computing Science:

-Computing Science

-Business Minor

-Software Practice


Earth and Atmospheric Sciences:

-Environmental Earth Sciences

-Geology

-Human Geography

-Planning

-Paleontology


Mathematical and Statistical Sciences:

-Applied Mathematics

-Mathematical Physics

-Statistics

-Mathematics and Economics

-Mathematics

-Mathematics and Finance


Physics:

-Physics

-Astrophysics

-Geophysics 

-Mathematical Physics


Psychology:

-Psychology


Science and Medicine:

-Biochemistry

-Cell Biology

-Immunology and Infection

-Neuroscience

-Pharmacology

-Physiology


Student Interns: Link


There are three Science Internship Program (SIP) application cycles: Beginning September-Early October, Beginning January-End January, End May-End June. International students are eligible to apply for SIP (provided they obtain a work permit in Canada), although some positions may be restricted to Canadian citizens.


Internship Timeline: Link

  1. Study: attend SIP information session in September, complete introductory courses (24 credits minimum), apply to SciWorks in May

  2. Study and SIP Preparation: submit application for SciWorks in September, attend seminars (resume writing and interviewing skills), read job postings on SciWorks, prepare concise and professional resume

  3. Study/Internship: search job postings on SciWorks, continue application and interview process until you find employment, book appointment with SIP advisor for application/interview feedback, accept position and inform SIP, register in work experience courses (automatic via SIP), start internship in January, May, or September, need 48 credits minimum prior to internship (students may also find their own employment if desired)

  4. Internship: SIP Advisor will be assigned to each student, SIP visits are meant to occur after 3 months of work experience, complete 3 month probationary period, meet with employer for practice review, employer to complete evaluation at end of placement, for SIP designation: students must complete at minimum 8 months of cumulative experience, and attend INTD 400 course

  5. Final year: Complete INT 400, complete remaining course


 

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