SCIENCE CAREER CENTRE & PROFESSIONAL GRADUATE INTERNSHIP PROGRAM
WHAT IS THE PROFESSIONAL GRADUATE INTERNSHIP PROGRAM?
WHY CHOOSE SCIENCE
PROFESSIONAL GRADUATE INTERNSHIP STUDENTS?
The Faculty of Science offers students in our course-based, professional graduate programs the opportunity to complete 200–600-hour placement in the last 4 months of their degree, allowing them to integrate work experience into their degree, establish a professional network, and explore possible career paths and options.
EMPLOYER RESPONSIBILITIES
• Consistent supervision
• Strong mentorship
• Value added and engaging projects
• Leadership
• Performance evaluation
ELIGIBLE POSITION CRITERIA
• Positions must be a minimum of 200 hours and up to 4 months in length, and start in either May or September
• Paid positions will be prioritized and generate greater interest from our students, but we will accept certain unpaid opportunities
HIRE STUDENTS STUDYING IN THE FOLLOWING DISCIPLINES:
DATA SCIENCE AND ANALYTICS
Specializations in:
• Data Science
• Business Analytics
• Health Data Science and Biostatistics
• Financial and Energy Markets Data Modelling
science.ucalgary.ca/ data-science
INFORMATION SECURITY AND PRIVACY
Specializations in:
• Data Privacy
• Network Security
science.ucalgary.ca/ information-security
QUANTUM COMPUTING
science.ucalgary.ca/ quantum-computing
CONNECT WITH OUR STUDENTS
RECRUITING AND HIRING PROCESS
• Post a position on our exclusive job board or ask for our Student Resume Books
• Request guidelines on creating a short contract position
• Posting internship opportunities is free. We recommend posting jobs for a minimum of 2 weeks. You may also cross post to other Co-op and Internship Programs at the University of Calgary
CONNECT WITH US TO POST YOUR JOB
science.ucalgary.ca/ science-careers
Are you interested in connecting directly with our students? Reach out to explore your options, including:
• Industry specific networking nights and panel discussions
• Information sessions to promote your organization and available job postings
• Professional development workshops and mock interviews
• Offer projects for our industry capstone courses
science.careers@ucalgary.ca
Science Career Centre
Science B 149 2500 University Drive NW Calgary, AB T2N 1N4 CANADA
