Job Search Resources

NSM Job Search Resources by Department

Before you start applying, make sure you’ve checked these boxes:

✅ Resume tailored to each job, ATS-friendly. Resume Template
✅ Cover Letter that highlights your skills and interest in the position. Cover Letter Template
✅ LinkedIn Profile that markets you as a scientist/mathematician. LinkedIn Checklist
✅ Document Review by the NSM Career Success Center. Book via Handshake

Use filters like location, experience level, and industry to narrow your search:

Sample job titles: Biologist, Research Scientist, Microbiologist, Genetic Counselor, Environmental Scientist, Biomedical Engineer, etc.

Sample job titles: Chemist, QC Chemist, R&D Scientist, Medicinal Chemist, Analytical Chemist, Product Development Chemist

Sample job titles: Data Scientist, Actuary, Quantitative Analyst, Statistician, Cryptographer, Research Scientist

Mathematics:

Statistics / Biostatistics / Bioinformatics:

Actuarial:

Data Science / Analytics / Tech:

Sample job titles: Physicist, Data Analyst, Optical Engineer, Systems Analyst, Robotics Engineer, Materials Scientist

Sample job titles: Geologist, Geophysicist, GIS Analyst, Geochemist, Environmental Consultant, Geoscientist

The easiest way for students and alumni to set up a meeting with CSC staff is through Handshake.