Career questions tagged researchopportunities
how to cold email for research opportunities?
Hi! I'm currently a sophomore and 15 years old. I want to start cold emailing for research opportunities, but I'm not sure where to begin. Should I email a professor or a graduate student and ask if they know of any professors who have openings? I saw someone recommend that approach. Do you have any tips or a template I could use? I don't have any impressive extracurricular activities or experience, but I am interested in pre-med. Please help!!
What kinds of jobs are there in the environmental science field?
How do I find jobs in specific fields, and how do I network now while I'm in school?
How can an undergraduate in Biomedical Engineering build a strong research trajectory early on, and what mistakes should I avoid / opportunities should I seek as I prepare for a career in biomedical R&D?
I am a third year Biomedical engineering undergraduate, studying at the University of Texas at San Antonio. I have two more years remaining in my program before I graduate. I currently volunteer in a cardiac device innovation lab, assisting graduate students in research regarding imaging of coronary arteries. Eventually I hope to be involved in medical device innovation. What steps should I take now to become a competitive researcher?
How is the pay for scientific research jobs?
I am a senior in high school. I am interested in running my own lab one day, but I am uncertain about the payout/stability of this career route? #fall25
What is the best course to complete to become and entomologist interested in field research?
I am an aspiring entomologist entering my undergrad education in the fall of 2026. I would like to know how important it is to major in Entomology vs General Biology and if I should be working towards a Masters Degree or a Doctorate.
What are chemistry internships looking for if you don't have any experience in a lab to offer?
I'm applying for internships for the first time, but this will be the first of my actual lab experience (outside of required course material). How do I work with the experience I do have, and what experience would be most valuable?
How fulfilling does it feel working in Marine Biology?
I plan on attending College in Florida to eventually work with rebuilding the coral reefs.
How can I get research opportunities from psychology professors as a 10th grader?
I am seeking research opportunities, particularly those related to autism and social interactions in school and with peers, as well as the psychological impact of these interactions.
How hard is it to get a job in a research lab out of college?
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What is the best way to network with Professors and Former alumni to get into a research position? #Spring25
I am going to UCLA on the fall to study neuroscience #Spring25