By volunteering for one of our research or service groups as an SCMB intern, you’ll learn about collaboration, communication and cooperation while you work with our expert staff and researchers.
You can count your participation towards attainment of the UQ Employability Award, which recognises the enhanced experience and skillset you developed on the program.
Internships are aimed at second- and third-year students but you can apply as a first year.
What’s involved
You’ll spend 100 voluntary hours (during at least two semesters) learning and performing routine techniques and other tasks.
Your internship won't be tied to a research project or course - instead, your activities and tasks will have more of a work experience feel.
You’ll work with your group between scheduled classes and in semester breaks, at times arranged with your supervisor.
Outcomes
You will:
- gain experience in, and contribute to, the work of a research or service group
- develop enhanced skills in lab techniques, study and experimental design, data collection and project management
- spend time consistently, and over a long period of time, with members of a research or service group
- develop useful mentor relationships with staff and HDR students
- get a head start in scientific training and pave the way for improved outcomes in honours and HDR (including scholarship and publication applications).
How to apply
Find a potential supervisor on our people pages and then ask them if they have space for an SCMB student intern.
Consider undertaking your internship as part of the UQ Employability Award.
Complete the Unpaid Work Experience registration form - details available under - I’ve been offered unpaid work experience, what do I do now? - on the UQ Unpaid Work Experience page.
If you have questions about the program, email our coursework administration team at enquiries@scmb.uq.edu.au.
