The Career Desk
Grow a career,
not just a resume.
Job boards, fellowships, and communities that turn plant-based curiosity into a career path.
What are you looking for?
Career Desk
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There's no single "right" path into alt protein — the field runs on biologists, chefs, business folks, writers, and everyone in between. If you're just exploring, poke around all three sections below. When something clicks, use the guide above to zoom in.
Opportunities
Jobs & internships
Explore
Career paths by major
Biology / Biochemistry / Neuroscience
Cultivated meat R&D, fermentation science, food safety, regulatory affairs, academic research.
Chemical & Biomedical Engineering
Bioprocess engineering, scale-up, tissue scaffolding, precision fermentation, plant-based product formulation.
Business / Economics / QST
Alt protein startups, venture capital, sustainability consulting, corporate strategy at food companies.
Communication / Journalism / PR
Science communication, brand marketing, nonprofit advocacy, food media, policy comms.
Environmental & Sustainability Studies
Climate policy, life-cycle analysis, NGO program work, city food systems, corporate ESG.
Nutrition / Sargent
Product nutrition, dietetics in institutional dining, public-health research, culinary R&D.
Don't see your major or not sure the right fit? Email buplantbased@gmail.com — we'll help you map it.
People
Mentorship
A 30-minute call with the right person beats hours of Googling. Here's how to find yours.
Terrier Connects at BU
Search the BU alumni directory for grads working in alt protein, sustainable food, and climate tech.
OpenGFI Community Slack
The Good Food Institute's global community for students, scientists, and founders in alt protein.
OpenAsk us for an intro
We've met a lot of people in this field. Email us at buplantbased@gmail.com and we'll try to connect you.
OpenOn campus
BU-specific resources
BU has its own labs, funding, career offices, and programs that are equipped to support your unique path.
BU Undergraduate Research Opportunities Program (UROP)
BU's flagship program for funding and matching undergrads with faculty research, including science labs that could plausibly connect to alt protein work. Check the site for the live opportunities board.
OpenInnovate@BU
BU's university-wide innovation and entrepreneurship initiative, which funds and supports student ventures — relevant if you want to pursue an alt-protein startup idea as research-adjacent work.
OpenBU Center for Career Development
The university-wide career office, with a general resources page and a dedicated job/internship database. First stop for resume help, mock interviews, and BU-specific recruiting events.
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