Science Co-op Blog
A resource for science students to help build your skills and competencies
Four tips for overcoming stage fright in the lab
In an article for Nature, Kwabena Boahen Asare from Dartmouth College discusses his experience contending with his fear of public speaking...
Using online training and platforms to build your resume
Getting a certification or training to build your skills and competencies is a way to show that you’re interested in a topic! Online...
Where are all the local job postings?
This density plot show that most science co-op jobs are posted on day 14 of each term. That said, Victoria employers tend to post their...
3 questions to help build relationships at networking events
Networking is more that just meeting new people. It's also about maintaining existing relationships. This involves staying in touch with...
How to join science co-op
How to join the science co-op programs All of the science co-op programs are optional.To take part in co-op, the first step to join...
Careers that don’t involve wet lab benchwork
There are more non-bench careers in biotech beyond sales and marketing than many people realize. Biospace published a list of 10 positions...
Common questions about Science Co-op
Common questions about science co-opFind answers to common questions hereTop questionsThe goal for co-op program is to help students gain...
Physics and astronomy co-op
Astronomy intern – Gemini Observatory Geodynamics computer modelling assistant – Natural Resources Canada PMT test facility researcher –...
Data science, math and statistics co-op
Academic research (Theoretical and applied) Data analysis Software development / software engineering Mathematical modelling Control...
Climate science and earth and ocean science co-op
Climate change Earthquakes Mining Air and water quality Environmental monitoring Ecology Wildlife assessment and tracking Botany Upstream...
Chemistry co-op
Viticulture research assistant – Agriculture and Agri-Food Canada Formulation and analytical chemist – EcoSafe Natural Products Inc....
Biology co-op
Assistant wildlife biologist – Parks Canada (Lake Louise, Yoho and Kootenay National Parks) Environment regulatory and sustainability...
Biochemistry and microbiology co-op
Academic research labs and institutes Pharmaceutical and biotechnology companies like Immunoprecise, Eli Lilly, Bayer, Eupraxia, Chinook...
Our values
Students are at the heart of our work We strive to support student success academically, professionally and personally. We facilitate...
Research publications by co-op students
MHCII+CD80+ THYMIC EOSINOPHILS INCREASE IN ABUNDANCE DURING NEONATAL DEVELOPMENT IN MICE AND THEIR ACCUMULATION IS MICROBIOTA...
Bernie’s co-op to career journey
[Picture of Student Ranger Bernie and his colleague, Charlie] This is a guest post by Bernard Picard-Friesen, a Program Advisor, Strategy...
Science co-op peer mentor volunteer opportunity
Join the Science Co-op team! We're looking for two student volunteers to help mentor the next cohort of UVic Science Co-op students. JOB...
Shy’s Co-op Journey
What is your academic program? I am doing a combined major of Biology and Psychology Where did you work? My first coop was an 8-month...
Samantha’s co-op journey
What is your academic program? I'm in the joint Math and Stats and Computer Science program Where did you work? I've done two 8-month...
Lilli’s co-op journey
What is your academic program? I am in the Biology program Where did you work? Working with Canadian Wildlife Service and Environment and...
Anna-Maria’s co-op journey
What is your academic program? I am in the Microbiology program Where did you work? For my first job I was a research assistant helping...
Allysha’s co-op journey
What is your academic program? I am in the Biochemistry program Where did you work? I have done two 8-month coop terms. My first was with...
Claire’s co-op journey
What is your academic program? I am in the Microbiology program Where did you work? The co-op I am in right now, which is my final one, is...
Student to worker – a reflection
I wanted to take a moment to reflect on the points raised by the UVic Science Alumni Advisory Board at last night's meet the board...
Tips on connecting with people from J. Kelly Hoey
J. Kelly Hoey spoke at a UVic Alumni event in the Fall of 2021. You can watch the recording of her talk at the bottom of this page. I just...
Liam’s co-op job search experience
Guest writer: Liam Wilkinson, Science Co-op Peer Mentor and Biochemistry/Microbiology Co-op Student Searching for a co-op job can be a...
Your job search may be easier than you think
Guest writer: Elliott van der Wee, Science Co-op Peer Mentor and Biology Co-op Student Searching for Co-op jobs is hard - especially for...
How to get the most out of your co-op work term
Guest writer: Elliott van der Wee, Science Co-op Peer Mentor and Biology Co-op StudentParticipating in the Co-op program is a great...
How to prepare for your interview with the BC Public Service
How to prepare Read the job profile to understand the role: If you need more information about the position, send your questions in an...
Staying up to date on current research
Guest writer: Liam Wilkinson, Science Co-op Peer Mentor and Biochemistry/Microbiology Co-op Student A great way to improve your knowledge...
Using VMOCK to Improve Your Application and Interview Skills
For some employers, applicant tracking systems (ATS) manage everything from the job posting all the way to making hiring decisions. VMOCK...
How to show initiative as a Co-op student in a lab
Working in a lab isn’t easy. Not only do you deal with experimental failures and demanding supervisors, you also work with other staff,...
What you need to know to get into a research lab
Working as an undergraduate in a lab on campus will look good on your resume, and will help you connect core concepts across classes and...
Mock Interview Job Descriptions
SCRIPT: Today you are being interviewed for a co-op position. The interview session will be for 30 minutes, 20 minutes for questions and...
Using the Experience Cube to Plan Difficult Conversations
(From Clear Leadership by Gervase Bushe) The experience cube can be a helpful tool to plan and manage your difficult conversations. Using...