The fields of Chemistry, Chemical Biology, and Chemical Engineering prepare students for a wide range of both established and non-traditional career options and possibilities.
The College of Chemistry’s professional Career Adviser, Najet Carrick, is here to help you explore those options and assist you in achieving your professional and educational goals.
Najet is also availabe to discuss off-campus research opportunities.
Najet Carrick
Contact Info
Appointments available via Handshake
About Najet
"I am so fortunate to work with the College of Chemistry students. Over the past two years, I have worked with undergraduate and masters students with their career-related needs. Prior to joining Berkeley Career Engagement and the College of Chemistry, I spent ten years working with students, recent graduates, and professionals from diverse backgrounds to evaluate transferable skills, write resumes and cover letters, recommend job search strategies, and prepare for interviews. I love helping students identify goals, consider options after graduation, and guide them through the internship or job search process. I graduated from UC Davis with a Bachelor of Science in Biological Sciences, and my professional career has spanned working in multiple industries. I love spending time with my husband and children, and I enjoy reading, hiking, and cooking.
Please feel free to book a time to meet with me on Handshake for virtual and in-person appointments. And be sure to connect with me on my LinkedIn page."
Graduate Programs
UC Irvine Graduate Program - Chemical and Biomolecular Engineering PhD Program
PhD Application Deadline: Sunday, December 15, 2024
Masters Application Deadline: Wednesday, January 15, 2025
UC Irvine's Chemical and Biomolecular Engineering PhD Program Fall 2025 graduate application cycle is now open!
The Ph.D. program offers a comprehensive funding package to all admitted students, including four years of guaranteed funding (full tuition covered), a competitive stipend, and health insurance. UCI is also the only UC campus to offer guaranteed on-campus housing for graduate students. Additionally, the GRE is waived for this cycle, ensuring a streamlined application process for your students.
The CBE department is expanding, with 17 faculty members engaged in both experimental and computational research in areas such as:
- Macromolecular Engineering – Designing and characterizing polymers, soft materials, and complex fluids for applications in medicine, energy, environment and consumer products.
- Biotechnology and Biomolecular Engineering – Developing innovative methods for disease treatment, cellular engineering, and synthetic biology and bio renewable energy.
- Energy and Sustainability – Developing advanced renewable energy and decarbonization technologies through catalysis, electrochemistry, modeling, manufacturing and process design.
Students in the program have access to state-of-the-art facilities, enabling them to conduct transformative research that addresses global challenges. Our graduate program provides a vibrant environment that supports innovative research, interdisciplinary collaboration, and opportunities for career development. You’ll find more details about our program in the attached brochure.
Interested students are invited to attend the upcoming UC Irvine Graduate Program virtual information session on November 12, 2024, from 9:00-11:00 am PST.
Research Opportunities
Fred Hutchinson Cancer Center (Fred Hutch) Summer Undergraduate Research Program (SURP)
Application Deadline: Friday, January 10, 2025 | Midnight Pacific Standard Time (PST)
Letters of Recommendation Deadline: Friday, January 17, 2025 | Midnight PST | For up to two references
The Fred Hutchinson Cancer Center (Fred Hutch) hosts a summer internship that is designed to provide biomedical research experience and mentorship for undergraduate students of rising senior status.
About SURP
The SURP is an intensive, 9-week internship designed to provide research experience and mentorship for rising-senior undergraduate students who are interested in biomedical research. Under the guidance of a faculty mentor, students will:
- Complete an independent research project;
- Attend weekly research seminars;
- Participate in professional development workshops designed to facilitate the preparation of competitive applications for graduate/medical school; and
- Present their findings at a competitive poster session.
The program will run from Monday, June 16 – Friday, August 15, 2025. An online application for the 2025 SURP is now available on the SURP website.
Bakar Ignite Scholars Program
Application Deadline: January 23, 2025
The Bakar Ignite Scholars Program is a paid opportunity for undergraduate students in STEM+ fields who want to pursue research with a public interest focus. Applications are now open for Spring 2025. Please visit the UC Berkeley Discovery Hub to apply.
This program provides selected students with the unique chance to contribute to groundbreaking research while working part-time with Bakar Fellows, who are faculty and PhD students commercializing their research, during the Spring 2025 semester. Scholars will receive a stipend of up to $2,500 for their involvement.
Summer Undergraduate Research Diversity Program (SURD)
Application Deadline: February 1, 2025
The application period for SURD 2025 is now open and accepting applications. Apply to SURD now.
SURD provides research opportunities for students who have been historically underrepresented in STEM. UC Berkeley undergraduates and undergraduates from 4-year universities & community colleges are encouraged to apply. Applicants must be 18 & over and no prior experience necessary!
About SURD
- 10 Weeks (June 9-August 15, 2025)
- 40 hours/week
- $6000 stipend
- Housing, Food & Travel Allowance provided
Memorial Sloan Kettering Cancer Center: Summer Scientific Undergraduate Programs
Chemical Biology Summer Program (ChBSP)
Application Deadline: February 3, 2025
The Tri-Institutional PhD Program in Chemical Biology and the Office of Science Education & Training at Memorial Sloan Kettering Cancer Center are very pleased to invite applications for the Chemical Biology Summer Program (ChBSP). This 10-week program is designed to bring outstanding chemistry, biochemistry, and chemical biology undergraduate rising juniors, and seniors interested in pursuing a career at the intersection of chemistry and biomedicine for a research experience on the Weill Cornell, Memorial Sloan Kettering, and Rockefeller University campuses. Applicants must have chemistry coursework and laboratory experience.
The 10-week program is from June 2, 2025 to August 8, 2025.
